How to Fix a Broken Fence Post Quickly and Easily

[@nelsonchoy3862]

Nowaday, itis very hard to get someone in to do small repair, very helpful to DIY! THANKS!

[@joystation1]

I've got a broken fence post that I've had propped up while I figure out how to fix it. Your video has shown me how simple it is to remedy. Cheers. I've dug the concrete bases of fence posts out in the past with a club hammer and big chisel and it's been a absolute nightmare so the last time, I invested in a rotary hammer drill to break the concrete up and boy, what a difference that made. You definitely need one of these if you're hoping to repair a broken post in a couple of hours.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped!

[@myfathersbusiness3306]

Good alternative to replacing a post that’s just gonna rot again. I like it

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you like it!

[@TruthBot1984]

Best video I've seen using this technique...Yes you could just replace whole post, but if panel fixtures are on the neighbours side, you need access to the neighbours garden...and we don't all get on with our neighbours...!

[@darkchia00]

That's the situation I'm in now. Fence is leaning in multiple consecutive sections, but the boards connect on the other side of the fence and the guy living next door has been ignoring us trying to make plans to replace about 54 feet (16.5 meters) of fence.

[@TruthBot1984]

@@darkchia00 If you do get to replace whole fence, best to use concrete posts and gravel boards, I have concrete posts with the groove so when panel rots you can slide/drop another panel in to the posts, but you will need help as the concrete posts are very heavy..! Wood posts waste of time, keep rotting...Concrete and you will probably never have to replace a post...

[@michaeljacobs8368]

My neighbour promises everything but delivers nothing.

[@jablot5054]

​@@darkchia00if it's your fence then he has to grant you access to repair it.

[@darkchia00]

@@jablot5054 According to the people we bought the house from it technically belongs to both us and the neighbor. A cooperative project from way back when and built right on the property line.

[@marcberm]

I've done similar repairs using lengths of L-shaped steel extrusion, but those concrete spurs are a neat manufactured solution! I think I'd consider adding washers to the coach bolts, though.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Yeah you could. The hole inside the concrete post is conical. So the further you drive the bolt into the concrete the more it bites.

[@hastuart9639]

No, use bolts nuts and washers.I make my own concrete spurs reinforced with 25mm angle and 13mm ID steel pipe welded to it to insert my 12mm ×7" bolts. You can use an old fence post with a couple of removable 6 " plank sides. Fill with stiff concrete and the steel. After a couple of weeks you can remove the concrete post and make another. Allow the concrete posts to weather a little in the sun. Best made when there is no chance of frost. When fitting add some old bricks or old concrete lumps in the bottom of the hole. I always use concrete, not this postcrete rubbish, I add extra stones to the mix once its in the hole and give it a good puddling to remove air bubbles which are a weak point. This is something ANY MAN can do, though not sure of the milleniums and snowflakes. If a job is worth doing , its worth doing right and by yourself, not by some chap with a white van.

[@johnnash4420]

I put a half length hardwood post in the ground up against the failing post. I quickly pair the two posts together with a 2 inch wide band of galvanized sheet metal. One screw through the overlapping sheet metal holds the two posts securely together. I then put a lower band of sheet metal as well. It takes about 20 minutes to do and should last another 50 years or so! Another good thing is that I am using old posts, sheet metal and screws which I have saved or found by the roadside!

[@adamstone4905]

As a fencing contractor myself, nothing wrong with this other than, no washers on the coach screws😬 over time, wind will pull the bolts through the concrete spur, resulting in a loose timber post. Good informative video nevertheless 😎

[@scottbrack9738]

They also look like nickel plated bolts. I would use galvanised bolts & washers for longevity.

[@sghi727r]

Good tutorial, thanks for the effort to show us. Once everything was exposed, I myself would just go the extra mile and replace the whole post.

[@JohnJones-qy5ko]

Yes, and I don't even know if they're available in Lowes or Home Depot, but the UK price is 33 US dollars, which is way more than a new post!

[@rogink]

@@JohnJones-qy5ko Yeah - but if you take a fence post out, it will damage the fence panels even more. So you might have much greater cost. Then it's not really a repair, but a replacement :)

[@JohnJones-qy5ko]

@@rogink True, it depends on your situation. My fence panels are already damaged so they need work as well.

[@joshuam122]

I think the benefit is you won't have to replace it again. Put another to post in and in 5-15 years it's gonna rot again

[@kimchiman1000]

Brother you've just saved me a lot of grief and wasted money - money that I don't have to spare! I have about 300' of fence that has gone just like the one in this video, and have been planning to replace it all this spring when the better weather comes. I've never seen concrete spurs like what you used here, but will look for them. If worse comes to worst, I will cut some 4" x 4" post sections and make my own. I'm embarrassed to say that I should have thought of this simple solution on my own, but I'm grateful you went to the trouble to show us how you did it. Subbed!

[@presspound7358]

It’s a nice fix for sure. However, if you don’t find the same materials…you could try buying a galvanized piece of fence pipe and sink it into the ground a few feet …. how deep depends on the load to be carried and your local frost line if applicable. You can use several fastening techniques as well as hiding the pipe with simple “boxing techniques”. ** The pipe can be sunk into the ground using a sledge hammer or set in place in a cement base according to the planned duration of the fix and/or budget concerns. In fact most folks should always use galvanized piping for posts and then dress them up with wood boxing. No rot … no worries. 😉

[@kimchiman1000]

@@presspound7358 The galvanized pipe is a great suggestion; probably even stronger than concrete spurs, as it won't crack pr bend - at least not a thick walled pipe won't. I'll look into it. As long as it can be secured strongly enough, it should innthwory last decades. Thanks for your idea!

[@MrMarksdaniels]

DIY is right. For the same effort you can and should change the post as any proper builder would

[@BackyardTrekking]

😂 I was thinking the same thing after him cementing it in place lol

[@danielbingham3124]

With the concrete post it won't rot.

[@curtisbme]

@@BackyardTrekking Thought the same thing as soon as he broke out the rotary hammer. Because all homeowners have those.. Really don't understand this level of repair. You have it dug out like that, just replace the post, would have been much quicker and easier and had a better end result.

[@joshuam122]

Pt these days is garbage. So you'll just be replacing the post again 5-15 yr down the road. With this fix all wood is above ground and you should be good

[@brendafain9962]

I like this quick fix. I live in the states and I have this problem with a post on my fence, and I noticed someone commented to just replace the post. In my case, that would be laborious because I used pickets instead of panels, 2x4's and the 4x4's of course and that would be a lot of work, and I actually did most of my fence when my husband broke his leg. He is just offering a quick fix. TFS

[@Adriaan1987]

Why do people in the states always mention they live in the states? 😂 And did your husband get his leg fixed with professional treatment or was that also too laborious?

[@dsdsdsdsdsds3139]

best diy channel on youtube. before i found you, i was to DIY what julian clary is to the SAS. but now with your easy step by step guides my missus thinks im a genius.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks haha nice work

[@murmansk69]

Excellent video in terms of both presentation and content. I work as a handyman and have steered clear of post repairs for the most part but your technique might be something I'd consider doing now. I live near the sea where there are lots of strong winds and so lots of broken fence posts!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks! Sounds like you could get some easy work around your area doing this job for people

[@artmcteagle]

Here in Kiwi-land, they used to make concrete fence posts (very like the repair spur, but full length) and they last decades, even in swampy ground. Good video mate.

[@agg25gga]

They make them in the UK as well

[@jody-ne7xs]

I live in Canada and have adopted the "Let it ROT" attitude. It's the quickest way.

[@SarahBearah2023]

😂

[@SarahBearah2023]

We don't have a choice. There it goes! 😅

[@RD-dl9ms]

Similar happened to our fence a couple of years ago. Fixed/supported it with £3 steel straps. Still going strong.

[@alpachino468]

Fantastic video. I have 5 posts that have rotted and snapped and are currently propped up by temporary supports. Every time I look out into my garden, I just end up walking away from the window 🤣 What I also found was that Wickes' prices for spurs were about a tenner more expensive than from my local merchants, but I guess if you're in a hurry, then needs must...

[@Bandung-ys6fj]

I really enjoy watching your DIY instructional videos. I want to repair my backyard rotten wood fence posts with concrete spurs. However, I couldn't find any home improvement centers in California that offer it.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Hmm I’m afraid I can’t help with that.

[@motorv8N]

Excellent solution! Got a couple posts in need of resuscitation and has never seen this before. It’s a bit like sistering cracked ribs on a wooden boat.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍

[@jamesk1991]

A simply brilliant video. Really helpful, clear and concise. Thank you, couldn’t have done the job without your help.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped

[@jamesk1991]

@@TheDIYGuy1 honestly couldn’t have done it without you help!. The video really was brilliantly done thanks again

[@stiggy3833]

A good video for advice and I have used these in the past for a quick repair. But quickly and easily...don't think so. I'm not in the trade and getting on in years and it took me several hours.

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Some sound advice there, thanks. I recently had a few broken posts and repaired them with Post Buddy, have you heard of them? No digging out of concrete required, on two sides of the post simply remove the soil down to the top of the concrete, bang in the Post Buddy metal stakes between the concrete and the post stump (two per post is usually enough, one front or back and one at the side), pop in a few screws, put back in the removed soil and that's it. Arguably they may not be as effective as your method but they are good enough and are certainly a lot easier. I've used these on severely rotted posts too.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@Toob41]

They look much easier, thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYWknn5rq65kgcksi=eBVoQL-_QvY9m4UG

[@brian-jv9bt]

You d I yèrs should be banned from touching stuff.

[@ebutuoy4811]

Post Buddy metal stakes are good, until they bend in the next strong wind, have had to replace them before with concrete spurs like in this video.

[@mugsnvicki]

Hello from Canada...great video!!! A tough winter here and my fence did not stand up well! Just chatted with my neighbour and he suggested YT, glad I found you...Cheers!!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@anthony7330]

Another quality video in simple detail People’s diy man 👏🏻

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks I do try

[@alanmorris9425]

Couldn't agree more

[@Longtack55]

"Bit of a bodge" suggests you are modest. Working for tightarse clients encourages that in my experience. Good job.

[@avtarchana609]

Thanks mate. I have seen these posts implemented as a final result but good to see how it's done. Great job done. 🙏

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 👍

[@PatrickEArchuleta-fs8bv]

Outstanding agreed

[@PatrickEArchuleta-fs8bv]

May God continue to bless you your work is second to none.

[@Tw0sheds]

Superb, so useful. I'm confident enough i can't mess this up too much and i'm gonna try it!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

You can do it!

[@rodsalvage7121]

I had this happen two years ago. Just as easy to prop up the two panels with spare wood, dig out the rotten bottom of the post and slot in a new one. Works a treat and not difficult to do.

[@gunterbecker8528]

Great to see u doing it properly (with the concrete ) n not the easy quickly lazy way !😊

[@coogycoogman3715]

Thanks for this video. I was going to use another wooden post but I will use the concrete post. Cheers👍👍👍👍👍

[@davidcraig4543]

Good wee video, not long finished a fence similar situation, posts set in the concrete ' below ' the surface,chose to dig out the old cement collars and they were approx 50cm deep x 25cm diam you do need to dig out a lot to get in and lift out the cement collars in a unit tidier for the rebuild rather than smashing it into small pieces, quite a hard graft and time consuming, sadly customers don't appreciate the work involved 😢

[@adfraggs]

I've got one of those to fix at home. Love these simple videos.

[@SeamusMaccDuff]

Good job. That said, if you have to jackhammer out some of the concrete you may as will dig it all out and set a new post. Pro tip: Get a spur with an offset so it's top part is deeper than the bottom. This can actually "sit" on top of the old concrete plug, adding stability. If you can get 60 cm below ground in a tight hole, more concrete shouldn't be needed. Cheers!

[@yhuang9]

great DIY. thanks I can't find any concrete spur you showed in US amazon. but should be alternative tool. it's very hard to find someone do small repair. those contractors always suggest to replace whole fence.

[@snorfallupagus6014]

Please make another vid that shows us how to fix a broken country. Quickly and Easily.

[@Gmoon917]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@agg25gga]

Get rid of Starmer and turn the boats around! Jobs a goodun

[@jablot5054]

Get rid of the NHS and state pension. Then you only pay 10% tax and no NI.

[@mcm6174]

Sorry, it will be longer than the film titanic.

[@stephengallery4442]

love your videos! I just wanted a media wall, but was planning to replace my gate and fix my fence, and you have ticked all the boxes to amazing stuff thanks

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad I could help!

[@alanwallis2467]

Another quality how-to video is now moved to my DIY Guy playlist.👍👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@keithnoneya]

This is one of the reason why when building a fence with concrete, the concrete is higher than the ground and is domed so that the water runs down and away from the post. It also makes it easier to weed wack the grass away from the post with out hitting the wood post. With the bottom post out, why not just replace the whole post at this time and skip the concrete patch. Just my thoughts. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

[@denishanson8818]

😮😮😮😮 of

[@thejoat588]

I'm so glad you "posted" this video ❤

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

​@@TheDIYGuy1 Ahh come on! A missed opportunity: Thanks for your support.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

😂😂 damn I did miss it. You guys are good.

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@TheDIYGuy1 It's a good job you didn't take " a fence" at his remark.😋

[@arkadandfortuna1582]

Wow I’ve never seen that technique before. Very interesting. Keep up the good work 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks, will do!

[@Joestar3000-i4p]

The diagram of the string on the post on white board was finishing touch genius. Rocket science 😂 thank you 🙏

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful! 😂

[@garypeterson3628]

Great video, with one comment. "Level" refers to Horizontal surfaces, and the term "Plumb" is used for Vertical surfaces, I.E. Fenceposts.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Yep, I generalise to suit some of the viewers who don’t know the term plumb. This was requested on other videos as some who are less carpentry oriented didn’t understand what I was referring to.

[@charlesburgoyne-probyn6044]

Concreting is part of the problem, use packed stones it allows the wood to breathe and slow down decay. Also copper nails driven in the wood will help reduce the decay with their oxides

[@lionking7888]

Great work done here, fast simple and durable fixation

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 👍

[@JasonGouin]

Lol the British video's always seem to help me more than the others. Not saying the American made videos are bad, but this works better for me! Thank you!!! Cheers!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad to help

[@SonriseSunset]

Nice! Those repair spurs are great! I've ever seen that type of prpoduct here in the States. Texas is the land of wood fences in developments. We use cedar wood for the fence slats and pressure treated wood for 4x4 posts and bracing 2x4s. Fences last a long time. It' usually not moisture but just lousy installs that gets our posts. I got one in my backyard now that I could use one of those concrete spurs!

[@MattMuckleroy]

This technique is amazing! It actually doesn't look that bad. I have never seen a concrete spur like this in any building supply that I have been to. I would have to manufacture the spurs myself, in order to accomplish this repair method. I suppose there is are steel rebars inside the spur? Possibly 4 pieces going vertical and attached by wiring small pieces together? I guess a person could construct a form with sleeves for the holes to illuminate drilling? I wouldn't enjoy storing them.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you like it!

[@MattHayduke]

This is an excellent explanation and runthrough, thanks a load. Do you have recommendations of how to get an old 4x4 post out of an existing cement base without starting over and trying to dig out the old one? I bought a house and it looks like someone just sawed through the posts on the patio, leaving smooth tops in cement anchors - I'd like to replace them and build a nice patio cover, without having to dig out a bunch of cement.

[@pauldawe4418]

This guy is saving us an absolute fortune knowing how simple some diy jobs can be

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍💸

[@lesthiele4921]

Were they not coach screws you used not coach bolts? We refer to them as coach screw in Australia and Nea Zealand, a good repair demonstration.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Yep I didn’t realise I said bolts until the edit by which time it’s too late to change it without a dodgy voice over 😂

[@brian-jv9bt]

Not ausie mate.

[@kandismueller830]

This is brilliant! Sadly, the concrete repair spurs are not to be found here in the USA. All we have at Home Depot are 24 inch metal brackets that you pound in and bolt on. (Not deep enough and difficult to keep plumb.) Separating the rot from the solid wood is, I think, a critical step. I guess we could try to make our own.

[@JT_70]

I haven’t been able to locate on line in the US any similar posts. These might help with my sagging large gates by getting the existing gate posts plumb with new concrete posts.

[@carlosbatista3449]

Great video. But, is this any quicker than replacing the post?

[@CheyenneNixon-p8m]

hello thank you for the instructions a very nice explanatory way to do this thank again Also I would assume before installation You can always burn the bottom of the fence post or the post that was being repaired and put some burnt diesel fuel oil on the post after it before putting it into the concrete and I'm not sure about concrete I think rocks would work I'm not This is how they used to do it with log cabins I suppose you could follow this with with but you always I believe you are supposed to leave a section open so the wood can breathe however I don't know that but the post however you do have to do this for interior doors I'm sure you're aware as it is for I believe the bottom two but once it is burnt and has used diesel fuel oil on it that should do the trick as well. However thank you for the informative information It's an old school way that works on 4 x 4 I know that as I said people used to use the log cabin This is coming from a family that are all contractors. Old school usually works really good. Did it again thank you so much this is very informative I have a split level fence that has rotted at the base so I can try this thank you so much again and hoping you and yours have a great God blessed day in Jesus Christ name 🙏🏽

[@jim7002]

Great fix. Could you use a piece of timber or fence post instead of the concrete spur? Not as long lasting but cheaper and greener?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Sure could but it will rot again eventually

[@ssisingh]

Great Man. Awesome job done.

[@danknauer5091]

This is a great option to digging out the entire post and surrounding concrete, with a repair that won't rot. That said, these concrete spurs don't appear readily available in the US. All those I see online are priced in pounds. Also, that is one jack leg fence with the rails toenailed into the post. Is it that hard to extend the rails across the post? Installer saved a few pounds this way but left this.

[@David-ec2qp]

Fantastic! I need to do 5 broken posts and I never knew about those concrete support posts. Doing this will save me so much time. Thank you 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad to help!

[@gavin2348]

took my son and I 2 hrs - but a perfect video to reference - thx

[@a-spaceman]

Another great video!

[@christianblack2916]

Very good. I feel like it would be good to seal or treat the sawn end of the post to prevent further rot. Are threre any suitable products or tricks?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your probably right. In this case the lady wants to replace the whole fence next year so I wasn’t too concerned

[@seanadamson9911]

Great video, clear instructions and very informative

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Bob_too]

Did you put the Postcrete also in to the area where you removed the old wood post from or just to the Front and Sides of the new concrete Repair Spur ?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

I put it all around 👍

[@AnthonyJackson-o2c]

Nice repair mate. In a couple of hours i ripped out 7 sections out for me nan an installed new but their was 2 of us and cost about 500 for materials

[@brian-jv9bt]

And your point is!

[@noticing33]

We just shoved in some old bricks and compacted the soil around the post, didnt have a concrete support thingy, instead of pouring concrete, easy simple fix and sturdier than expected

[@ebutuoy4811]

Yeah but you need the concrete support post if the wooden has snapped, just like it shows in this video.

[@mc1703]

If you prefer the look of wood posts could you get concrete spurs installed on each one when a new fence goes in? Not seen anyone do that but dont know why.

[@stephencave187]

I'm not a fan of concrete posts either. Surely concrete spurs could be just as ugly.

[@mc1703]

@@stephencave187 not if you put them on your neighbour's side!

[@brian-jv9bt]

Chuck money at it for no good reason.

[@brian-jv9bt]

​@@mc1703in the middle of the night while there asleep. Honestly.

[@18winsagin]

Never thought about water getting into the concrete. Good point.

[@edmundeverett2938]

Thank you for another very interesting and enjoyable video to watch. I really enjoy watching your videos and have been a subscriber of your channel for a long time now so please don’t be offended when I say the following. I started my bricklaying apprenticeship way back in 1971 at the tender age of 15, and one of the first things that was drummed into us all was that the word plum was to be used when referencing the vertical, and the word level was to be used when referencing the horizontal (and never were we allowed to mix them up😅). Like I said before I don’t wish to offend you as you are very knowledgeable in a great many areas and make many wonderful videos, so please accept this little correction in the way that it was intended 😊👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

No offence taken, your right. I just generalise when I say level as that’s what most people will know it as. Thanks for following the channel.

[@martinkiely3147]

Simple video on how to fix a rotten fence post 👍 I only use post concrete myself and think it’s a great product simple and very easy to use but I always wear a mask as it can become quite dusty product when pouring into the water.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

I also install concrete posts when installing a new fence. Good point

[@stoopid787]

You can mix postcrete in a plasterers bucket with a drill & paddle, it’ll set in less than 5 minutes.

[@brian-jv9bt]

No. No. No.​@@stoopid787

[@paulwhite4809]

So, it’s essentially hollow in the cavity left by the rotten post that you pulled out? Would you suggest treating the bottom of the cut post?

[@Steve62Jivatone]

Very helpful video, thank you. I only have three posts to repair. Please could I ask, what we be a good concrete breaking drill to buy for this, (and future fence post jobs when they are needed) please?

[@ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels]

Great video, thank you. I would have replaced the entire post and kept the concrete support for extra support.

[@bomaite1]

I would use washers with those lag screws. The holes were quite a bit bigger than the screws and you could see the edges crumble when you snugged them up. That could just keep going, and how will you get your socket on it?

[@emiliaescobar7652]

Wow, that's what I would like to do, too expensive to replace my entire fence, TY for sharing.

[@josiel152]

great repair job, I have this problem and this will help me do the repairs

[@DavidBrock-e8l]

Thanks - that was a really nicely explained repair and really well delivered 👌🏼

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you liked it!

[@zzwalnepz]

Im inspired to do my fences on my own. Great video.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Go for it!

[@veganplumber]

Great video as the last storm took down a fence screening my oil tank. Now I know exactly who to properly fix. Thanks

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped

[@Macm73]

Good solution and will last for years 👌🏻👍🏻

[@Totalavulsion]

Having done a few of these now, if you don’t have a lovely power tool with chisel, get yourself a chisel digging bar. Makes getting that old concrete out a bit easier.

[@AManAboutTheHouse]

As a fellow newbie DIY KZbinr, the quality of your Videos are not easy, as i am finding out. Well done mate.

[@michaelgray5363]

Nice video, thanks! Roughneck heavy duty post hole diggers are a good way of digging post holes quickly. Maybe more for new ones rather than repairs.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@brian-jv9bt]

The bodger was not digging new holes was he pal honestly you lot.

[@martynbuzzing3327]

Brilliant. Just what needed to fix my fence 😊

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍 great

[@karlsanderson8127]

My house is nearly 70yrs old and still got the original fence up with concrete posts behind 6ft square fence panels. Perfectly straight still and the used ash or similar for the wood because that's all good as well

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Another brilliant 'how to' tutorial, many thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

You're very welcome!

[@stevenw3203]

Wish they sold those repair spurs where I live in Houston! Great idea

[@MrJoelDavies]

Thanks mate, I needed this info. I have 5 rotten posts which have now fully severed after the recent storms. There is one post in the middle of the other 4 which is the only surviving one, practically holding the entire fence line up. Only thing is, the other 4 were previously cemented in to a deep concrete pour (not by me), which was part of the original garden path/steps down the side of the house. Hard to explain, but basically I'm going to have to somehow dig through a large/deep amount of, awkwardly placed, poured concrete, to fix the posts. I considered bolting those metal post feet you can buy, into the concrete and attaching a support post within that, to the existing one. Like what you have done, but instead of digging, bolting to the existing floor or concrete around it. It will look messy, but plant pots are great disguises XD. ALSO: I have sold my house now, it's no longer mine. This was like this when they came to see it and bought it. Reckon I should do them a favour, or leave it to them to sort? It's a contentious issue..

[@TheDIYGuy1]

It sounds like it’s one of them jobs you’ll just have to ‘find a way’ that suits the job at hand and you’ve thought outside the box with it. If your happy with the money you’ve made and can afford to do it then I would probably do it for them.

[@MrJoelDavies]

@@TheDIYGuy1 thanks for your advice mate. Yeh looks like I'm going to have to grab the SDS chisel bit out. Maybe even hire a pneumatic one and get digging! I'm going to wait until mid to end of Feb, see how it holds up and decide whether it's worth it or not. I feel like doing them a favour, but he is also a builder himself, ironically, he may wish I hadn't if he has other plans with the property in that area style wise..

[@billbow7757]

Meet them half way. Do the 2 end ones 😬

[@brian-jv9bt]

Do want to know how professionals do it pal. No I won't tell, because you lot will just cock it up. Just stick to mowing lawns will ya.

[@leighreid5480]

I’ve repaired posts in the past by getting some heavy duty galvanised bars from tool station, use a grinder to put a sharp edge on one end and hammer down beside the broken post a foot into the concrete below between the old post and concrete then nail to the post above the ground. Ideally use at least two per post.

[@nelsons9921]

Instead of dealing with the existing concrete and broken post you can level the fence as shown but add two 4x4 pt posts to both sides of the damaged post in the middle of each panel for symmetry. It doesn't have to be a concrete post. Use pressure treated and bolt to the horizontal members similar to the concrete one shown. When stained or painted wont even notice and is a lot easier than chipping concrete.

[@gregrice1354]

Is it safe or acceptable to local codes, to use concrete spurs in new construction of fences, to prevent posts from sitting in dirt or water? Just bolting the wood posts to the spurr, and cutting the base of post above the ground?

[@Wqk14xhddv7]

awesome Video , I did not know about cement repair post .. thank U 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Happy to help

[@anitalee8108]

Super.. thanks mate

[@teddyboy252]

Good job anything on fence gate building

[@ZenHelix]

Would it not be almost the same amount of work and cheaper to replace the post?

[@shedsilver1]

Good repair but it probably wouldn’t have taken much more work to replace the old post with a new one 🤔

[@crcr4992]

Great production. Great job. Thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad to help!

[@garywanner7860]

Where in the US can you find the concrete repair supports?

[@LAP1050]

Good job. Earned a USA subscriber. Thanks for sharing

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks for subscribing

[@romanrob]

Nice repair...these spurs will also take paint if you dont like the bare concrete look

[@josephthinks296]

At 7:50 minutes in was that a metal brace on the concrete spur?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

? Not sure what your referring to

[@keitho77]

Great repair instructions. Thanks. Looking forward to more workshop videos.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks. Very soon!