Replacing Fence Posts Set In Concrete

I routinely repair fences here in tampa fl sandy soil break and removed old concrete.

Replacing fence posts set in concrete.

In mike s method set the 4x4 s on its side by the fence post. The post has snapped through rot at the base and the rot has set in so far that the post snapped about 2 inches beneath the surface. Pour concrete so it extends a few inches above the grass. Set a new fence post.

I wanted to post this to maybe help someone save a little time if they ever need to replace a fence which has wooden posts that are set in concrete and doesn t want to have to dig them out by hand here s the story my very aging neighbor lady down. Here are a few tips on how to set a fence post so it won t rot. Thankfully the process is actually quite simple and knowing how to do it will allow you to replace anything from a single rotten beam to an entire fence. Here s a pretty simply method for removing a fence post seated in concrete all without digging or messing with complicated equipment.

Pull wooden fence posts set in concrete with no digging. Then set your post in place and use a level to ensure that it s perfectly. Replacing a fence post may seem like a daunting task especially if concrete held the original post in place. Clear redig hole set post and reattach fence panels in average 1 hour each post.

I had contemplated digging out the concrete to set in a new post again with concrete but have found the concrete is part set into submerged wall. Burying the concrete below the surface may look nicer but it s a surefire way to accelerate wood rot. You ll be using it as the fulcrum of your lever so you ll want to set it far enough to the side that it won t overlap the concrete post sleeve. I need to replace a wooden fence post that was set into concrete.

Once you ve finished digging your post holes add about three to four inches of gravel into the bottom and compact it using a post or a 2x4. Fast setting concrete is ideal for installing fence posts since it doesn t need to be mixed in a bucket or a wheelbarrow. This is the fun part. Now just lay the pry bar across the 4x4 wedge its tip under the nailer board and press down or step on the far end.