07/24/2026
π¨ North Texas Homeowners: This Is the MOST Important Time of the Summer to Water Your Fence Posts!* π¨
I know I talk about this every summer, but there's a reason I keep bringing it up. Right now is the most critical time of the year.
Just this past week, I've been out on multiple leaning fence calls, and every single one had the exact same cause...
The soil is simply too dry.
When our North Texas clay soil dries out, it shrinks and cracks. As it contracts, it actually pulls away from the concrete and fence posts underground. Once that happens, your posts are no longer held tightly in place, allowing your fence to shift.
Here's what happens next:
β Fence starts leaning
β Gates begin dragging or won't latch
β Fence sections become uneven
Then we finally get rain...
The soil expands again and locks everything into its new leaning position. Unfortunately, the fence doesn't magically straighten back up.
Even worse, once a fence starts leaning, the rails and pickets begin to warp. Many times we can straighten the posts, but the lumber has already taken a permanent set, leaving the fence looking wavy even after it's repaired.
Here's how to prevent it:
π§ Water around each fence post at least twice per week.
π§ Soak the ground in about a 2-foot radius around each post.
π§ Keep the soil consistently moist, not muddy.
Think of it just like watering around your home's foundation. Consistent moisture helps keep the soil stable.
β οΈ Important: Leaning fences caused by drought and soil movement are not covered under warranty. This is considered an environmental condition and is preventable with routine watering.
A few minutes with a water hose each week can add years to the life of your fence and save you thousands in future repairs.
Have questions about your fence or noticed it starting to lean? Give us a call today!
π 214-501-5450
