How To Install A Fence From Start To Finish!

[@MissionerTwo]

As an IT guy I built my own fence after watching this extremely helpful and straightforward video and it was a great result, thanks very much!

[@clint9027]

How confident and relaxed you are now from these videos is crazy.

[@shootermcgavin-gp7mf]

Just done a fence today old post concrete in every hole I needed a post, 3 roots the size of an elephant’s trunk running parallel through my holes, I’ve worked my legs off today grafted and no one will ever know or appreciate the pain of my work day today and I’ll die a poor man in 45 years. What an existence this is.

[@craigyarmulasr1845]

Just watched your video with Joe Everest. Great information

[@jamescooper2898]

Got 17 6ft x 6ft panels with concrete posts and g/boards to put in and started looking for tips. These guys are professional, polite, knowledgeable and friendly. Thanks for the great video.

[@andrewclark3223]

Thank you! After watching your videos and deciding to give it a go, I've installed my first fence. No castle tops too. I wouldn't have done it if I hadn't seen your excellent videos. Keep up the good work!

[@kerrie2k]

Was just watching this via another YT channel, thought I'd come and show me support with us being from Nott's lol.

[@mdot9551]

Wait is he from Nottingham lol ?

[@DJProjectss]

woooo

[@SupaSaiyanGuy]

KZbin suggested me to Joe Everest in the states video on this video which is about a guy in Nottingham, all this so I know who to call for my fencing needs!

[@marlonthomas8042]

Notts too Great tip about marking the kick board levels on the post

[@thomasmccullagh8282]

I've been self employed for over 20 years,and fencing is a big part of our work. Just come across yr channel and you fellas are great too watch very informative and anybody starting out ,watching yr videos won't go far wrong with yr straight forward easy to understand advice.

[@LavineNoonan]

I would like to thank you so so much. I found your videos when storm Eunice destroyed our fence with wooden post and we have learned so much from you that me and my husband have just completed 22 panels with concrete post and it’s looking not too shabby. Thank you again and I love watching your videos. Have a amazing day.

[@dantrussler5523]

Had a go at my own fence for the first time after watching this. Went in a treat, really happy with it. Thanks guys!

[@DJProjectss]

Our pleasure!

[@gabrieladjei5174]

Why would anyone dislike this video. Well explained and friendly. Top job guys. Keep it up

[@DJProjectss]

Exactly lol

[@harryf1ashman]

A fencepornphobe?

[@lildeanc]

Just not sure how the top of the fence is level on the slope? What if the garden was longer how would you achieve this? Or did he just cut the posts down

[@markgadsby5568]

Often it is because key details have been omitted, and feel it’s a waste of time

[@barrysmyth3252]

This is a great help for us not so handy non-tradesmen IT types 😉 Thank you for taking the time to share this, so useful

[@gateway8833]

Joe Everest recommend your Channel. I’m a Farmer in North Carolina, I spent some time in England and Germany. I noticed that the fence posts were Concrete, so when I started building fences on my Farm I made Concrete Posts. Best decision on fencing I made.

[@DJProjectss]

Thanks for watching mate

[@tracyhendenshott7119]

Can you share any insight into how you made your own posts?

[@DavidPearsall-l5f]

Im carpenter but one thing I've never really done is fencing. Been watching these guys for a while now top guys. Just ordered loads of stuff from there site just round the corner from me im bar lane these guys are percy street top quality materials great great prices best in notts from what I've found. Keep up the great works guys.

[@barkershill]

Really well made vid . You are a natural teacher and brilliant no bull presenter . One tiny little tip ….right at the end of the vid have a bucket of water and a scrubbing brush handy and get Stevie to wash all the postcrete off his spade double quick

[@Helz-os7fj]

After having some crazy quotes for 3 panels I'm confident to give it a go myself now. Great video simple and clear advice

[@J.G.4801]

just saw this on Joe Everest's channel. just stopping by to show some love

[@craigburns7907]

I have zero interest in putting up a fence, but found this amazing. You have a very simple, easy to understand, informative delivery. Keep up the great content.

[@andrewpepper7680]

Told me everything I wanted to know, and no waffle. Great Thanks.

[@stephenblack1144]

Nice explanation and handy tip with marking the depth of hole on your post digger. Great job guys!

[@DJProjectss]

Thank you buddy, we appreciate the comment!!

[@jaandel1]

​@@DJProjectssthose post look light weight how those are made

[@lisabell4438]

I’m going to do my own fencing after watching this, concrete and all. Cheers

[@Eddsparks74]

Good video, and well explained, am about to fit new panels and concrete posts, good tip with marking the hole digger with tape to get the depth. Thanks

[@RodneyABC1]

Love the video guys, keep up the good work, a nice wee video on building the fence on a pretty steep slope would be great also

[@alan1340]

Always enjoy watching yiur video's guys. You truly are professionals with a very professional approach.

[@our4leggedfriends]

I also found your channel via Joe’s. Love the concreat posts and kick panels. Good looking fence.

[@we-are-electric1445]

As someone who has put quite a few of these fences up in my time I always found the fun starts when you have to do it on a windy day ! it's alright for the professionals doing it every day but if everyone else is like me it can be a struggle . Its not always possible to do it on a calm Summer day !

[@bicuj9838]

I was just watching this now what a brilliant teaching,if I can afford your company you would be doing mine I have 14 fence posts to put up. Thank you 😊

[@garyconstant4234]

Nice job fellas, I’m an old bloke now but after watching this I’m going to have a go but only once it cools down a bit 😊👍

[@BrownEyedGirl14]

I'm watching this as a 33 year old single lady who needs a new fence due to problematic neighbours. Was quoted £1500+ to have it done for me so I'm trying to see if I can save money by buying all the materials myself and trying to install it myself! I doubt I can but you've given me the confidence to try!

[@DJProjectss]

We have faith in you

[@tigerberrie5147]

Have you started? Is it as easy as it looks?

[@BrownEyedGirl14]

@@tigerberrie5147 I can't speak for your own, but mine was a bit harder than it looked. I had really unlevel ground with holes and stuff in it so the hardest part was getting it all flat and level. I ended up going with panel fencing so it was much less work but did require another person to help. However I'm 5ft 1, 100lbs and 33 so I could just be weak! Also didn't go this route with the posts either, I found some post holders on Amazon that just need to be hammered into the ground instead of digging and using concrete, so it's ended up being a fence which can be easily removed if needed! It was worth it though and ended up only costing £160 in total instead! And now I don't have to deal with those neighbours either :)

[@TyronBTheG]

Awesome video lads cheers, just checking it out to see if I've missed any tips or tricks. The only thing I will add is if anyone plans on doing a decent amount of fencing it is worth getting a Petrol Earth Auger for about ~£200, makes digging holes so easy and will save your back if the mud is tough. I personally got the BU-KO 52CC 2Stroke Petrol Earth Auger 3HP V-Type, comes with 3 drill bits and an extension, I'm doing 3ft holes perfectly fine with it. Sometimes have to use the thin drill bit first if the mud is like concrete but can follow-up with the bigger one after.

[@mrnumba154]

Amazing video. I recognized the Notts accent immediately, always makes me smile.

[@oldbikerbandit2147]

Hi Guys I never thought watching a couple of guys building fences would be so interesting I've just started to go through all your vlogs and they are more interesting then the shite on sky tv keep them coming

[@donalddalrymple414]

Really well presented video of putting a fence panel in

[@kavinclark171]

I love ur guys videos, I would love to come and work for D and J!

[@kamranhussain2044]

Very helpful. This is what I needed for my garden. Thanks 😊

[@vinibeni]

Thanks so much for the very informative video, these tips are a massive help as I'm replacing the old fencing in me garden all by myself! If you don't mind me asking, is it necessary to lay some gravel to the bottom of the hole for drainage purposes? Great video again, gents!

[@DJProjectss]

We are glad they are going to help you buddy!! No I wouldn’t say it is essential to do that, but for peace of mind for the drainage of water I guess you could do that but we don’t! Thank you!!

[@JubbaheyChannel]

Not for concrete posts but if you were laying in wooden ones then 3inch of gravel topped by a 3inch layer of dry concrete mix before putting post in would help against rot setting in from underneath. You'd still get rot at the top of the concrete mix sadly but there are products that can stop that too, Postsaver Pro-Sleeves are one of many.

[@simonm9097]

Top tip get a wood 4x4 the same height as you're concrete and drop it in the hole to check your height easier than heavy concrete in & out. Start at the top of a slope, then you don't have to worry about the next bay height. Dry mix & tamp it, works out cheaper than post mix

[@DeaconWilliamBrodie]

Thanks for the tips. Any chance of you doing a video on how to erect a fence in a wind area?

[@roystonstarling]

+1 vote on this, please, chaps!

[@Peter-or8oc]

Hi guys and girls happy new year to yas all I've not been able to watch for a while but I love how down to earth you's are always giving free advice and explaining how to do things a lot of channels don't do that because they might lose work but you guys seem as though you want people to thrive so THANK you ask much for all the free advice and tips you give , living a be watching every episode from now , and again thank you your proper professional :-) :-) :-) :-)

[@user-qx1wl2um2k]

What kind of material are those post and what kind of material is the gravel board? Looks like concrete. If they are concrete, do you buy those pre made or do you have a form for them?

[@Calzone_J]

Come onnnnnnnn🤦

[@AdamEarley2011]

Fantastic video, will be saving and using as reference when I go at it this year!

[@DJProjectss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mobile-pd1uc]

Do you need to support the fence or is that ready mix screde and 2ft whole sufficient to hold up the panel.

[@MP-ut1xp]

Nice and clean job. What's the dimension of the gravel board ( L x W x H) and what's the dimension of the post and the groove in the post.

[@bakeruk87]

Top notts tradesmans tips, loving the marker tape on the post hole digger! Given me confidence to do my own fencing, keep up the top work!

[@starman7982]

Great video guys. I know I will have to cut one of my gravel board, would it be best to start with the cut gravel board from the house wall or start with a full board and cut at end? Cheers

[@DJProjectss]

we cut at the end buddy

[@MrDanmjack]

Depends how fussy you want to be too. If you have a short garden and you wanna real top finish you put even cuts next to the house and at at the end of the run too.

[@geze4137]

Great advice chaps, cansee your professional so in your opinion how would you tackle a 45 degree corner?

[@bouabdallah80]

Great video guys keep up the fantastic work. Thank you

[@DJProjectss]

Thank you for the comment, we will do!!

[@RoddyPorter]

Thank you, clear video and explanation. I need to replace some broken fence panels (the concrete posts are fine) on a slope of about 25-30 degrees. I want to place gravel boards down to stop the wild animals digging under the fence. Is it OK to completely bury a gravel board with another one on top?

[@DJProjectss]

Yes you can do that No problem

[@davesalter]

Great job mate. Just wondered how you price these jobs and what is the usual charge to a customer for such a fence? Thanks

[@thomasholmes4549]

Great job guys. Some good tips. BTW. it’s agitate the mix not aggravate. Lol

[@Treeoflife139]

Once you fix the concrete posts can the gravel board be moved down? One board is out of alignment in my garden.

[@MikeSmith-ng3rv]

Concrete posts are a very good idea and should last a lifetime but I see one tiny modification to your fence to make it last even longer. If you leave a tiny space (a few millimeters) where the wood touches the gravel board at the bottom, rain water will dry quicker and therefore less likely to rot the wood from bottom up. Here in North America, we use wood posts and they have to be replaced every 20 years or so due to rot. Concrete posts is a wonderful idea.

[@kjp2404]

You can get a type of rubber material that lets water pass through, cut it into strips and place between the panel and gravelboard

[@shootermcgavin-gp7mf]

@@kjp2404it’s just a fence mate let’s not get fancy🤣

[@tracyhendenshott7119]

Any idea where to buy these concrete posts in the u.s.? And the c9ncrete gravel boards?

[@tracyhendenshott7119]

If florida yropics, wood rots out too quick.

[@stuartflin6309]

QUALITY. Great lesson Dave thank you.

[@markknott6477]

Great walk through Dave, Iv been watching you from 6months in so just catching up but, that answered a couple of question I didn’t really wanna ask as I thought they sound silly 🤦‍♂️ and now you have answered them 👍. On to the next video!!! 👍👍

[@herberthowardjones9982]

Great video and very good presenter. Thanks!

[@northantsred3875]

So as a general price guide. How much would a fence consisting of 16 panels cost with post and gravel boards to install?

[@scottchegg3385]

Top video again guys! One of my pet hates- seeing 6 inch to 1ft of post showing above the panel! It’s just laziness- not digging the post the full depth. Can also be inexperience. We had to re install a fence last year where the posts were in 1ft 😂 how people sleep at night doing that- I don’t know!

[@DJProjectss]

No one likes a castle top!! 1ft! Crazy isn’t it what you see at old jobs! They probably sleep without any hesitation lol

[@denishorgan9807]

I’ve a slope in my garden do I start at high side or the low side thanks

[@DJProjectss]

easier to start at the highest point and work your way down

[@NZAnimeManga]

Fun and informative video, cheers guys!

[@nevilleevans3362]

I need to do my whole fence in time but I’m looking to replace a section consisting of about 4 bays first, by my new patio. My question is I have at the moment all wooden Mortis panels but I want to replace these with concrete post with concrete gravel boards and slide in panels, but what do I do about the existing mortis panels on either side of the new bays?

[@DJProjectss]

If you could send us a picture over on Instagram of the current situation I could help you that way?

[@alexedwards8750]

great video, thank you! What do you recommend for a particularly root ridden ground?

[@pauldarko5182]

This is the best video I’ve seen , explained in normal terms and some good tips regards to tolls as well. Cheers 👍🏽😎

[@DJProjectss]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MarkGray86]

Great video. I’m replacing my fence in the next few weeks, 13 fence panels and concrete posts. My garden goes uphill from my house, is it best to start at my house and go uphill or start from end of the garden and come downhill?

[@theonlywayisyeshua8180]

I thought you were doing this without a string line as you didn't mention it. Then I watched again and saw you hit it with the scissors. Good job, lovely fence.

[@hithere5768]

should you wait for the concrete to set before you add the fencing?

[@Trident_Media7104]

Next door to us is a council house, they got Liberty to install a new fence and it was sooo bad, looked like a castle wall and wasn't straight. This is bang on though!

[@topp0009]

Best video I've seen on fencing.. Thanks)?

[@MartynShorey]

Any need for a string line down the length of it? Or you guys keep them in line by eye?

[@Matthew-hj5jj]

Great level of detail, thanks

[@daveclark8198]

Excellent video, thanks for all the great tips.

[@anjureid5473]

Comprehensive! I'm gonna do my first DIY fence next weekend

[@naushils4284]

Hi, thanks for the detailed guide, it really helps. Question: if i have (100mm x 100mm) 8ft concrete post, digging 2ft down, what would be the diameter of the hole? and how many Postcrete bags would I need? Thanks a lot in advance.

[@DJProjectss]

2/3 inch around the post is plenty. Bigger the hole, more postcrete needed 👊🏻👍🏻

[@df4513]

Hi there. Looking for some advice please. My brick garden wall fell down recently, and Im looking to install a fence instead. While knocking down the rest of the wall, I've seen that the base of the wall is still in tact and quite strong. Would it be possible to place the gravel boards on top of the bricks to use them as a base? Thanks

[@Questionablethings]

Great video boys.......and quality work, well done. A question if I may; I see you place 2 gravel boards one on top of the other before installing the next post.......is there a maximum fence height you can use this method ? I am look at using 6 gravel boards ( 6 foot high fence) and don't really fancy lifting each board over the top of the post and then lowering into position. Any help/comments gratefully received.

[@kevinburns5762]

Hi, just about to start on my fence, doing it with 8 feet concrete posts, what would you guys recommend for fixing them? Postcrete or normal concrete? Cheers!

[@beemsquar1]

Hi guys, definitely helped me out with panel and post installation. I have a few questions still though. 1. How did you workout you needed two gravel boards to make the fence level across the run in the first place? 2. How did you make sure your fence was in a perfect straight line and not dog leg? I'm putting a wooden fence in at the weekend and am unsure on these two points. Thanks in advance.

[@pokecardsuk5223]

2. Use a string line I’d think bud

[@petershaw6727]

What would you do if you were laying the gravel boards on top of a concrete base as opposed to earth? Would you cut and dig it out or simply lay them level on top? Also the current end post (wooden) is bolted to the house, brick wall. Should I use a slotted wooden end post bolted to the wall? Thanks for the tutorial. I've done a bit of landscaping but am in reality a novice. After watching this I'm considering replacing the fence myself.

[@audiophileuk1341]

Nice video...I start fencing 2moro..never done it in my life..looks hard work 💪

[@derekpolley7301]

Can you install the concrete post up against a brick property or would you advise a wood post with cleats then after first fence pannel then concrete posts.

[@juliedavies767]

Great video guys, may be a daft question but if using/putting up a full gravel board fence (I.e 5/6 gravel boards stacked ontop of one another) would the process be exactly the same? (I'm looking at putting in somewhere that needs to be secure so the dogs can't escape and gets very wet and windy from time to time so timber pannels will rot quickly regardless of what preserve I put on them). Any suggestions would be great, cheers guys.

[@davidhydes3445]

The video was very helpful I do have a question my garden is on a slope do I use the same process ? Thanks David.

[@cosmicdonkey9990]

First panel fence coming up next week I'm keen to try out some of these top tips dude! Especially taping off the 2ft height on the scoops 👌 genius!

[@DJProjectss]

Makes it so much easier

[@teekay1785]

Most builders been doing that for decades but it is a good tip. Personally Mine are marked at 2 ,4 and 4 foot . I usually use gas auger and finish it up with post hole diggers to get more accurate depth.

[@Mrsusan1000]

Great video. Sorry if I missed but what size bag of post mix is that?

[@kodiham7532]

Is this material available in the states?

[@AmyClark-c1m]

Can you tell me how far the gravel board needs to be in the ground to be solid? Can you concrete it in as well? And do 2 gravel boards hold ok without being attached somewhere? It’s looks brilliant!

[@dottiepeper]

Great work, top tips, mine has a gate in the not so middle, would you work away from the gate and cut down the last end boards?

[@djamal0204]

Nice posts and gravel boards. Any recommendations of where to get them from please?

[@DJProjectss]

yeh, d&j projects! lol

[@paulphillips9299]

Do you deliver anywhere in uk?

[@jt6945]

Great video. I'm about to have a go at doing my own fence. Does the 2ft post ground depth apply for any height fence. From a 4ft high to 7ft high fence? Thx very much.

[@BillyBangor]

Second question. Am I correct thinking you used double gravel boards in order to achieve level with post top along the length due to incline?

[@BillyBangor]

Brilliant information guys. Am erecting 20 panels with concrete posts on slight incline, maybe a foot over full distance. Shall I start high or low point? Thanks again guys , best fencing video👍

[@ebes2486]

Great tutorial! Super work as always! I'm looking to put fencing up in my garden, but it has 2 different level's, how do i accommodate for the height difference when putting the fence and posts in please? Would it be possible to have the panels all the same height by using more gravel boards in the lower level? or is it best to have the panels stepped down from the higher level to the lower level?

[@videomaster8580]

Nice and easy. Fence panels just slide in. Do they make plastic fence panels which wont rot? Thanks.

[@DJProjectss]

Yes 👍🏻

[@kierenhudson6331]

Yes composite panels are best but with quality comes price 👍🏻

[@alimalnasiry9613]

Why do you cut the pole instead of digging a bit more in the ground to level with the rest , is there any reason ?

[@willahelmpowers4835]

If you were to do 8' above ground 'all gravel board' fence, same type location as this video, would you still use just 2' in the ground i.e. a 10' post? Or would you use a 11' post 3' in the ground or a 12' post 4' in the ground, due to the extra gravel board weight?

[@DJProjectss]

It’s hard to say without seeing the ground conditions but it’s always best to go deeper if possible

[@willahelmpowers4835]

@@DJProjectss That makes sense, thank you for the reply, I love your videos and you guys seem a great bunch. Definitely wish you nothing but success. Have a nice day.

[@Russh88]

Hi guys, can i ask a question. How deep into the ground does the post need to go? Im wanting to fit a fence with an overall height of 6 foot. A 5 foot panel, 1 foot gravel board. So do i need a 7 foot post going 1 foot into ground or an 8 foot post going 2 feet into ground? Thanks!

[@billcarson9565]

Excellent vid! subscribed!

[@DJProjectss]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sean19]

Thanks for the tips 👌👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@yashkummar]

Thank you for sharing! You are a a legend!

[@BoBentleys_HIVE]

Come over from Joe everest... loving your work guys!

[@DJProjectss]

😜

[@Duck_lol]

I had my fences installed today. Exactly same with the gravel boards and concrete posts. I would like to know what I can do to fix the fences so they don’t shake. They are not fixed and if you push it with one hand the bay shakes back and forth. Is that normal and can I do anything to make it more sturdy and fixed in?

[@DJProjectss]

You can put some wedges behind the panels