White River Dirtworks | Experienced Fence Builders in Fayetteville, AR

In Fayetteville, heavy clay soils and poor drainage are common culprits. When water pools around wooden posts, it accelerates decay and makes the ground soft, causing posts to lean. Termites are also attracted to moist wood near the ground. Our solution starts with regrading the area to improve drainage, then excavating and compacting gravel or crushed stone around the post base. This stabilizes the soil and wicks moisture away, extending the life of new or existing fences significantly.

Yes. Rust often starts where the fence contacts moist soil or where water pools. We can recontour the ground using land grading and earthmoving to divert water away from the fence line. Then we dig a narrow trench along the base to remove contaminated soil and replace it with compacted fill. This new base stops standing water from corroding the new chain link and keeps the metal barrier farther from surface moisture. It’s a simple step that can double the life of your next fence.

We approach this by first doing land clearing and excavation where the old fence and driveway meet. We remove the compromised wood and any leftover termite-ridden material. Then we dig out the driveway base, ensuring it slopes away from where the new fence will go. Compacted backfill is placed to prevent settling, and we can even install a gravel transition strip between the driveway edge and the fence posts. This creates a dry, stable perimeter that discourages termites and keeps both your driveway and fence on solid ground.