Fence Post Repair for $7.50

This is no doubt the lease expensive, quickest and one of the best methods to repair a broken fence post. I've included many details of problems that can arise and how to deal with them along with helpful tips. I am confident that if you take the time to watch the entire video you will find that this method is worth considering for your project.
Blessings,
jerry.

[@RebootedNickerson]

I love the wife wispering put em on top of eachother. Shot out to your wife for good observation n great filming and of course you sir on an very informative video. God bless u both.

[@drteralyn]

Thank you! We went to menards and bought exactly what you said. For $32 our fence is upright again in less than 20 minutes. This was a very helpful video, thanks Jerry (and his wife)

[@thebordernow]

So cute when at 2:53 Diana is whispering instructions to Jerry to put the smaller support on top of the larger one!

[@dolittle6781]

Liked the video a lot. You show us all the various problems that arise and how to resolve them. Also liked how you seem to be just like the rest of us homeowners. We are not professional handymen, but with the right tools and some know-how, we can get professional results with a job like this. Congratulations on 50 years of marriage!

[@jerrybenson]

Thank you my friend. :>)

[@Manuelsantosis]

😄😁😁 I liked when his wife talked very slowly in back ground to put bigger one on top to see the differences life is so beautiful 😍

[@enufots4621]

Lol Actually she said to put the smaller Post Buddy on top of the larger HD one; otherwise, if you put the HD big one on top of the smaller Post Buddy...you won't see the difference in size because the Post Buddy would be covered up.

[@Manuelsantosis]

@Enuf Ots yeah you're right. I noticed that after a couple mins, l was so excited watching the video.😄😄

[@jacquelinelayne7702]

Thank you both for this video very enlightening may God bless you and your wife

[@jerrybenson]

Here is the Home Depot Model# 06175 Weyerhaeuser 3/8 in. x 1-1/2 in. x 36 in. Flat Steel Stake. These steel stakes are usually near the rebar.

[@ForTheWin2007]

Thank you for sharing this! The price at my location is > $13 now (June 2023) :(

[@texasgemtree]

Rats! They are no longer available!

[@jerrybenson]

@@texasgemtree You might try online. Home Depot delivers online to San Diego for $9.58 plus tax and shipping. Might not be available in your area. OR.... this is an excellent repair steel plate. A little more money also available at Home Depot... Simpson Strong-Tie, EZ Mender. $17.48. I've used this. More money but actually an even better repair. Good Luck. :>)

[@boydmccafferty]

In the USA or Canada ?

[@reneeseaton3889]

Thank you Jerry! God Bless you and your family

[@walk4718]

Great video, Jerry. Just starting this repair with my fence. Good info 👍

[@denniskazich7559]

I understand exactly what kind of repair you were making. Live in Florida and repair fences for this particular problem for years. I've done it many times the way I've explained in flower beds etc. It looks perfect when done.

[@jerrybenson]

Hi Dennis. I don't know what kind of concrete you use in Florida, but the main issue is digging out the concrete. It's not unusual to dig a hole 2 1/2 feet deep and 10-12 inches in diameter. About 2 bags concrete. Not an easy dig even in Florida. Of course the post must be removed from the rails along with the vertical boards covering the post. Probably ruin a couple of verticle boards. Even Florida fencers will spend a day or more. My cost was $7.50 and a half hour of work. Today about 15 bucks. If you wanted to place the steel post on the inside you wouldn't have a patch and would lower the time to about 15 minutes. Don't think the Florida method even comes close. :>)

[@georgeriverasr.6298]

Awesome video, you gave some good ideas, thanks again buddy, Godbless you and your wife😊😊😊

[@JO-id6ms]

thank you for making this video

[@KINGRG1]

Great video! Thanks Jerry

[@thebronzetoo]

Great video Jerry!

[@len040484]

great vid many thanks jerry

[@lightnin_lou]

Good video and info. Thanks

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Never thought of doing it this way. I was thinking I'd use U channel sign posts for strength and already has holes to use for lag bolts or threaded bolts in through holes, but probably considerably more expensive. I wonder about using angle iron in place of flat stock. If not using sign post, I would consider predrilling holes to use the aforementioned bolts. Two or three holes maybe. Lastly, I'd be considering cutting points on whichever material I chose using the reciprocating saw. I know it's extra work but could help the repair post pound in easier. Just some thoughts, but good video regardless.

[@binhminh417]

Thank you!

[@Fynga6]

Ha ha ha. I love how she has to whisper what to do.

[@richardevans3084]

Gosh! this took way to long. I had same problem it took only 10 minutes to fix using the thinner strap on front of post it’s lasted 5yrs so far.All that cutting with saw sall and trying to get the simpson tie out is waste of time not to mention energy 😂😂

[@jerrybenson]

Hi Richard. Think it through. Which way does the fence lean when it needs repair? Which way would it make sense to place a stake for best support. Notice I did not said easiest, but BEST. The stake will be much more difficult to bend the way the video shows rather than on the front of the post which I could have easily done in the same time as you suggest. Not every fence will have a Simpson tie in the way as mine did. I simply show a way of removing it if there was one. If there was no Simpson or if the support 2x4 were on "edge" none of the sawing would have been needed. Most fences won't have a Simpson, but what if yours did? The fact that your fence is still up after 5 more years does not make it a better repair, only that you did something to assist the support. My fence initially had a rope keeping it from tipping over. It was still working after several years. It was a very fast and cheap repair. Didn't cost anything since all I needed was an old rope and nail but definitely not the best repair. Quick and cheap worked fine for a while. Finally decided on a more professional repair. Anyway. Thanks for watching.

[@Bluegreenman99]

Whisper whisper put it on top of it. Lol

[@joepmoney5003]

Man man man this is very amazing amateur to do pfttttt

[@denniskazich7559]

I'm just telling you I do lots and lots of fence rotted repair exactly like the repair made and hole was full of concrete to the top. Beat it up up enough to get bracket screwed on and refill dug out hole with concrete and let sit and dry. Put mulch over repair and call it a day. Takes on average 2 hrs.

[@jerrybenson]

Hey Dennis. I assume by the word "bracket" you mean the Simpson EZ Mender. This is a great product but really doesn't need you digging out concrete. I have used them as well. My point at the time of the video is they were more than double the price. Now nearly the same as my steel stake. Simpson suggests you use 2 one front and one back. This would make a strong repair and quicker and cheaper than the digging out the concrete and mixing as you suggest. My repair wouldn't have had a patch if the rails were a different location as the Simpson brochure. My personal opinion is that 2 Simpson's would have been a better repair than mine just 3 times the cost and double the labor.

[@Sheeeeeeeeeeeeiiitt]

Great idea! Do you mind sharing the measurements of the Home Depot stake? Did it come slotted?

[@jerrybenson]

Hi JP. It is the longest steel stake they have. 36 inches long. No slots. You can find them usually with the bags of concrete (at Home Depot) as they are designed for concrete framing. Smooth all sides with lots of holes from the top to near the bottom. The only down side is because they are thicker you run the risk of "splitting" the concrete in the hole. That is if you have a minimum diameter of concrete say 6 inches. I had no problems. Hope you have success. Mine have been in for a nearly a year and a half still holding up well.

[@Sheeeeeeeeeeeeiiitt]

@@jerrybenson Thanks for the quick reply. I actually picked up a few Simpson strong ties and an EZ fence mender. They were located in the same area you mentioned above. Thanks again’

[@jerrybenson]

@@Sheeeeeeeeeeeeiiitt You chose right. The EZ fence mender is a better system, just a few more bucks.

[@anthonychase4945]

Post Daddy. Lolol.

[@anthonychase4945]

Good video. I bought 2 post buddies. They worked fine. But after installing them I realized that a steel form stake would do the same but be stronger. Good to see someone actually do it.

[@denniskazich7559]

After watching the attempt to pound bracket in versus digging and putting concrete back in hole appeared to be more work to me. Would've dug, screwed bracket to pole and filled hole with dry concrete mix while adding water as you go. Could of attached bracket to the face of 4x4. No trimming necessary. Ended up with a cluster of patches.

[@jerrybenson]

Hi Dennis. You do know why the repair was being made don't you? Fence post rot and break at ground level which is very common. The post is now 2 pieces. One above ground and one below. How are going to dig concrete out? Even if you could now you need a NEW post and reassemble rails and boards. The reason I put the steel post on the side is that it is much stronger since the fence tends to lean either outwards or inwards which makes the repair stronger as illustrated. However, put a video up of your repair and prove me wrong. Blessings.

[@tiptopemtb3476]

Could you also install on front of post and have it perform the same.

[@jerrybenson]

This would definitely help but not really as strong. Think about this. Push on your fence. The movement is towards the inside and outside and little right or left. Hold the stake at the same angle. The stake would bend easier on the front than on the side. Now the post would try to bend the stake on the edge view. So yes you could install on the front and back but you would have increased strength on the sides.

[@denniskazich7559]

I agree with the instalation of bracket on the face of 4x4. Installing on angle and after putting screws in, fence would stay vertical. If necessary bracket could have been doubled up.

[@jamesstephen7640]

OMG what a numty

[@benc210]

Hi. Wasn’t able to find the flat stakes at Home Depot or Amazon. Can you tell me what they are called. “Concrete form stakes” doesn’t work in the search. Thanks.

[@jerrybenson]

HI Ben. Try this in your search.... "WEYERHAEUSER 3/8 in. x 1-1/2 in. x 36 in. Flat Steel Stake" I don't think they are available at Amazon or Ebay. Also, I don't think they ship this item it is only available in the store. Also, be careful there is a flat steel bar with the exact dimensions without the taper and holes. Lastly, even if you cannot find it online, I'm confident in the store they probably will have them. Somewhere by the concrete area and rebar. I think most concrete people use this stake as they are quite cheap, with nail holes and various sizes. The price I found just before writing this post was just under $15.00. Finally, there is another option. "Simpson E-Z Mender 12-Gauge" $17.48 at Home Depot. They are in the "Simpson Tie" area. Simpson makes a zillion connectors for wood and concrete. I think this is perhaps a better fix than mine just a little more money. It is available at Home Depot. Also, Ebay has the best price includes shipping. Best wishes. jerry

[@benc210]

Thanks so much Jerry for your in-depth help. You certainly went above and beyond and I really appreciate it. Take care. Ben@@jerrybenson

[@jerrybenson]

@@benc210 You're welcome. :>)

[@KD-mj2ms]

I found these flat bars at Home Depot, but they're $15+ each for the 36". The 24" are $10.88. So, now, Post Buddy is cheaper....

[@jerrybenson]

You are probably confused where you shopped for them. Home Depot here in San Diego sells the 36 inch steel stake for $8.64 today. Up a buck or so from 2 years ago. I don't know where you can buy a single Post Buddy. You might buy 4 for $40. Still only about half the steel per stake. Home Depot is still cheaper and you get far more steel per stake making it the better deal. ;>)

[@KD-mj2ms]

@@jerrybenson My HD receipt says "24IN FLAT STEEL STAKE-PER EACH". 10.78 plus tax. I did buy and install one. I am in the Sacramento suburbs. This is Home Depot in Carmichael, CA. It's exactly what you have - and yes, located near the cement and rebar. When did you last check prices? Inflation, ya know.... 😕

[@KD-mj2ms]

@@jerrybenson For the record, the 18" one is currently 7.24....but too short.

[@jerrybenson]

@@KD-mj2ms Hi my friend. If I go to Home Depot website online and type in 36 inch steel stake I get $8.64. And strangely if I type in 24 inch steel stake I get $8.85. My phone Home Depot app. gives even different results, $9.58 for 36 inch and $8.98 for 24 inch. Phone app says they have 266 in stock in my city El Cajon. You paid in store $10.78. Obviously Home Depot has some issues. You probably could order it online, pick it up in store at will call at the online price. Then return the previously purchased one from off the shelf. HA! I will check next time I'm in the store and see what the price is and report. ;>)

[@KD-mj2ms]

@@jerrybenson Interesting....thing is, when I check the HD web site, it gives me the price I paid. But....the web site uses my zip - 95608. We apparently pay more than San Diego. I will go to HD tomorrow and check as I need the screws that you recommended. Yeah, I also bought 4 Post Buddies but have not used them yet....4 for circa 38 on Amazon.

[@user.A9]

How is it holding up after 3 years?

[@jerrybenson]

Good question and I'm happy to say that there is very little difference now and when I repaired it 3 years ago. It's holding up very well and I am very happy with the results. You can't buy the stake for $7.50 any more, but the good news it's still available now for almost double the price which is still a good deal.

[@user.A9]

@@jerrybenson :o)

[@debkay1986]

Bad camera person