How To Repair a Fence Post | The ULTIMATE Fence Post Repair

[@JamesMontana]

LINKS to all items featured in the video - (which will help you get the right tools for the job) Concrete Repair Spur 100mm x 75mm x 75mm - www.fencingcentre.co.uk/concrete-repair-spur-12m.asp Coach Screws 10mm x 150mm - amzn.to/30J0Irl M10 Round Washers - amzn.to/30NAh3y Silverline 721677 1/2 Inch Drive Metric Hex Socket, 17 mm - amzn.to/2Q2UXCB Makita DJR186Z Reciprocating Saw, 18 V - amzn.to/30MaZ6c Silverline 263570 1500 W Electric Breaker- amzn.to/3o4xWjD 60" (5ft) Chisel Digging Bar 13Lb - amzn.to/3qR17Cq Roughneck ROU68250 Traditional Pattern Post Hole Digger - amzn.to/3rS6S46 Blue Circle Ready Mixed Postcrete - amzn.to/3bOTHf1 Makita DTD152 DTD152Z Impact Driver with Battery and Charger - amzn.to/3qNnXes STANLEY FATMAX Pro Box Beam Level, 600mm - amzn.to/3qPejIb

[@smashingturnips5353]

Do you prefer post buddy or concrete spur ?

[@Ryan-sr3gh]

Hi. I rarely comment on people's videos. I wanted to drop a comment and say thank you. Watching your video gave me insight and confidence to do this myself. Today I went to a local fencing place, got the spur and did it. I've amazed myself. Thank you!

[@total2199]

I finally see in this video what I have done to my fence. I cast these 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” x 5’-0” reinforced foster concrete posts and installed them next to wood posts. This is an eternal solution for a fence. When my wood posts get rotten, I will remove them and install new wood posts without digging holes in the soil.

[@haulwen0564]

Great video, thank you 😊 i need to do this repair to my fence and this has really helped.

[@user-xv5qq4nm1h]

Very clear indeed .well displayed and explained

[@steveb5221]

Thanks for the clear instructions. Our fence has already snapped and this latest storm hasn't even really got going yet!

[@JamesMontana]

Sorry to hear that. Im sure it worse now !

[@garyconnolly3973]

Great video buddy. Followed it exactly and the results were awesome. Thank you.

[@davidhassett711]

Excellent Vieo; now I know how to do the job - properly!

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou. Good luck with it

[@toohip42]

Great to see a job done properly... just watched some real KZbin bodgers showing how to do this..... I'll do it your way... thanks

[@JamesMontana]

Hope it was helpful

[@hfraat25]

Done a good few like this. Nice job done

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks

[@badtolz2122]

Thanks. Original owner/"builder" did not concrete posts... even corners or gate posts. Timber still decent but can't tear out and start over. Good video.

[@acreslawncare]

Good to see that washer go on. So many I see around my gardens don’t have them . Good job, just subscribed

[@JamesMontana]

Awesome! Thank you! Always use washers !

[@jaspalsinghbassi9106]

Thanks for clear instructions.

[@JamesMontana]

You are welcome!

[@JohnTheRegis]

Storm Bella brought me here! Cheers for video, very useful - thank you.

[@JamesMontana]

Thoes pesky storms hey ! I hope it helps as that isa really strong repair that will last for years and years. Im going to be doing a video next week of how to repair a fence post in inder 10 minutes, so stay tuned 👍

[@Radagast-]

This was really helpful. I need to work on my post hole digging technique, but that aside the project went well and my back fence is good to go, again.

[@JamesMontana]

Glad it helped!

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou for watching. If you enjoyed this video, or it has helped you in any way, id really appreciate it if you subscribed to my channel. Click here - kzbin.info

[@Johnboyjws]

Great video my job for the easter break cheers

[@alialias3913]

Very well explained.. Awesome

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@LS-td3dz]

I would have used studding and bolted right through the original post also using square washers on the timber fence post side. Good video though.

[@meowmimitv4435]

That's easy to understand and nice vedio, Good job.

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou very much 😊

[@rockygonzalez8367]

Thxs good video

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Nicely done

[@JamesMontana]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@musoseven8218]

Good man, well done, good at your job and sharing too, rare qualities - bless you👍😊

[@francisexperience]

Really excellent video and list of stuff Thanks

[@JamesMontana]

You're welcome. Glad it has helped 👍

[@user-rt9ri1wy1n]

Cheers for this thank you 😊

[@featherbrain7147]

This looks more promising than your half-arsed metal strip bodge! Will look at these things.

[@JamesMontana]

Nothing half arsed about it. It has its place.

[@featherbrain7147]

@@JamesMontana Well, if you are happy to have to do it properly 1 to 2 years later...

[@Servethestewalready]

Really useful video - succinct and full of good tips. I am about to do some repair work on my own fence: In your experience, how tall should the concrete spurs be as a proportion of the fence? My fence is 1.8m tall, so I’m thinking at least 1.2m spurs with 600mm protruding from the ground. Thoughts?

[@kimsurey6087]

Very helpful thanks

[@AndyMcPandy]

That really helped. Thanks very much!

[@franticstorm7411]

Same problem and I think I'll be using this repair method. The hardest part for me will be getting the rotten and bottom part of the post out it being at least 2ft into the ground.

[@moorishale]

Nice job, I'll be doing mine next weekend :-)

[@aptpupil]

Well done

[@MihaliWheeler]

Great video, great job

[@michaelgough4489]

Great job 👍

[@mohammadraff5408]

Nice thanks for tips.. how much should it cost for a repair like this labour without materials. Thanks in advance prices have skyrocketed would like an idea of costs

[@krishnagovinda108]

Thank you so much for sharing this video - now to repair the fences blown down by storm Eunice 😊

[@JamesMontana]

Glad it helped!

[@karenx7541]

Thanks. Great instructional video. I will be doing this to 1 fence post next week. I have watched your video 3 times and I now have everything I need. Digging out the old concrete will be the bit I am not looking forward to as I don’t have a tool for the job. I will get it done though.

[@JamesMontana]

Hi Karen, I feel for you because it will be hard to do without some form of tool. At least you only have to dig out half of the concrete :) Hammer a bolster will do the trick, or a hammer drill with chisel if you have one. Good luck with it .

[@karenx7541]

@@JamesMontana thank you! I do have a hammer drill and chisel, so I will utilise that.

[@karenx7541]

Quick question please! I have finished the job. Concrete was hell. Anyway, thanks for your tip on rotten post. It’s only 5 yrs old but it was sodden underground . I cut it out so no void when it rots totally. Now....I used 1 bag of concrete mix but the hole I made was a bit wide. I think it’s needs another 3 inches on top. If I score the new concrete tomorrow can I top up with half a bag or should I just leave it and compact the earth and shingle around it. The earth itself was bone dry. I don’t know what to do. I should have got 2 bags, oh well.... please advise me? Thanks 😊

[@JamesMontana]

@@karenx7541 Well done 👏 Told you it would be hard lol. Dont bother with the extra post mix. Just top up with the dry soil and compact. It will be fine.

[@karenx7541]

@@JamesMontana thank you!

[@SueKerriganHarrisArtist]

Thank you

[@JamesMontana]

Youre welcome 🙏

[@LawnRight]

Just subscribed mate - great video!

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou mate. Appreciate it 👍

[@LifeHereInTheUK]

good work

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou Cristy :)

[@Bacrenfencing]

Good video buddy, I really need to start using these, it can be a right pain to replace posts - I normally take the easy route and fit new posts between the old ones as hate digging out concrete ! Thanks for the tips ! 👍

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou mate. Think im slowly improving. Yeah so much easier to fit one of these as technically you only need to dig out half the concrete. If done properly will last longer than a new timber post.

[@Bacrenfencing]

@@JamesMontana Aye, you will have loads of subscribers in no time - keep at it, you are doing everything right ! Great info video by the way - keep them coming !

[@JamesMontana]

So nice to hear. Cheers 🍻

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[@neilhunt993]

Hi, great video (not so much re the weather). Is there any reason you can't set the spur in concrete 1st (making sure it is level etc) before fixing it to the post? I am unable to get to the other side to put up suppprts so thought I could fix the spur 1st, leave it to set for 48 hours or so and then pull the post level when running the bolts through the spur. Thanks

[@davidbarbero6212]

During the recent storms I had a fence post come away from the concrete spur, even though coach screws were used. I have now replaced post with 10mm coach bolts which go all the way through the wooden post and secured with nuts/washers.

[@JamesMontana]

Yes bolts are better but ive literally never seen a screw come loose yet.

[@davidbarbero6212]

Yes, I was surprised myself. Two coach screws, top coach screw was still silver colour, bottom coach screw was rusty colour so I assume water had raised up in the post so starting to rot the post. Can't complain, the post was 29years old!

[@davidmeerloo8941]

Another great video. Thanks!👍The fence it self looks in reasonable condition. Why don't fencing companies use concrete posts when they install a new fence? Thanks

[@MrNiceCobra]

Job security 😁

[@davidorton296]

Great video! Have been quoted £150 to put in a repair spur which i know is only £20, still probably reassonable charge?. Done posts before but never a repair spur.

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Nice easy fix pal. Strangely local to me I've noticed a few guys installing new timber posts with spurs. Personally I can't see the point but each to their own. Nice video 👍

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou mate. Its for people who want timber posts but with the strength of concrete. Tbh i dont see much point myself either. Id just go for a concrete post.

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

@@JamesMontana ditto to that. I've got a 5ft hit and miss curve top lattice fence tomorrow with concrete posts. Been heavy rain today so ground should be kind.

[@JamesMontana]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener im not looking forward to the week ahead. Its pretty much rain all week 😓

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

@@JamesMontana amen to that. Luckily am only working two days this week. Making up for the past 6 weeks of 6 days.

[@JamesMontana]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener oh mate ! Sounds tough. You deserve it 👏

[@59kabb]

What are the other metal plates above the fence called. Great video

[@marley2319]

Hi, great video. where can you buy these in the uk? Cheers.

[@redd605]

I have the complete opposite , rotten in the middle and it was joined with the top half of fence the post and concrete post , how do I repair this to put them back together

[@kaye1035]

If I don't have a 17mm Impact Socket, what is my alternative?

[@adriangabrieljones881]

Thank you for the video. I was wondering what would a professional charge for a neat jo like this?! Thanks in advance!

[@JamesMontana]

For a single spur you should expect to pay £80 to £85.

[@adriangabrieljones881]

@@JamesMontana That is great! Thank you for the swift reply! I guess that includes everything :) let me know what areas you work in and I might have a small job involving a couple of those for you :)

[@JamesMontana]

@@adriangabrieljones881 yes that includes supply and install. We are based in southampton 😀

[@chubbaz2005]

Hi I have a chain link fence with concrete posts could I attach timber posts to fit a wooden fence over it.

[@hartleyandhuntleyfurniture]

I was wondering what size spur you'd use, I've found a couple of sizes of spur, 100mm x 75mm x 1000mm & 100mm x 100mm x 1200, the rotten posts are 6' above ground & 75mm square. I thought a spur of 100mm x 75mm x 1200 would be better but these aren't available locally (Cheshire), just wondered what you'd recommend.

[@166PolarBear]

150mm coach screws are a bit short, I always use 200mm to catch all the post

[@JamesMontana]

150mm coach screws are totally adequate but yeah a 200mm one will be stronger, but i find they pierce through to the other side of the post.

[@billrobinson198]

I cannot find post repair spurs in the U.S.

[@AndrewHelgeCox]

0:14 claims will start right now. 0:45 starts. Good vid though 👍.

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks

[@stonehengus]

I concreted my posts in and then put carriage bolts through a couple of days later. No chance then of the weight of the fence pulling the spurs out of true.

[@JamesMontana]

Very good job sir 👏

[@jasoncurrim2082]

Great video. What is the tool you use to cut the bottom of the post with?

[@JamesMontana]

Its called a Reciprocating saw. But you can just use any old handsaw. Heres an affiliate lint to it - amzn.to/30MaZ6c

[@drumslapper]

Thanks. Why use an impact driver, doesn't it break the wood threads as it impacts? Why not a regular power drill.

[@JamesMontana]

No it doesnt. Its much easier.with an impact driver but you can do it with both.

[@drumslapper]

Thanks for the clarification. I thought the impact drill moved the bit in a pounding fashion. Today I learned something.

[@JamesMontana]

@@drumslapper think you might be mixing it up with a hammer drill which is just for brick or concrete.

[@y002cjw]

Could you have benched the cement away from the post to help water get away from the post? I realise the cement is very runny but after a few minutes could it be worked before setting?

[@JamesMontana]

If you want to work the post mix. Fill with water to just below the dry powder and then mix with a trowl. Obviously with a concrete post this wasnt needed.

[@jeffreypinnock4733]

So all I need is a concrete breaker an alligator cut off saw and impact driver a really cheap repair then!

[@mkkravist11]

Hi, the job as shown here, what would that have cost the customer? Thanks.

[@neilriley6037]

I can't prop the fence on the other side,because of a path any ideas please?

[@alanwhite7912]

The hardest part is breaking the concrete up. I purchased a breaker. Once that's done the jobs easy to do.

[@chrisa6279]

Great Video what is the price of this work today in Feb 2022. Inc Labour with a professional like yourself ?

[@JamesMontana]

£90 for parts and labour

[@nadinelinda627]

I notice you have metal ends on your 2x4 rails. What are they called? My rail ends have rotted and no longer touch the 4x4. Thanks!

[@JamesMontana]

They are not 2x4's, but are triangular rails and they are arris rail brackets. If you have 2x4s then you will need cant rail brackets.

[@0_-EL]

What if the post itself is concrete? How can you fix it?

[@toxicbilco4860]

Are they concrete spurs in builders yards

[@JamesMontana]

Right they are 👍

[@patricbrown8721]

Can I use 150mm nut, washer and bolt instead of a coach bolt? I know I will have to drill the post in order for the bolt to pass but I've been told it's a stronger fix.

[@JamesMontana]

Yes but you will need 225mm bolts to go right through but trust me though, once these screws go in they wont be coming out again. We often need to use a power wrench to get them out. I hope this helps.

[@pcg1276]

It certainly looks a lot easier,I'll give it a try.thanks a lot

[@JamesMontana]

@@pcg1276 You're welcome my friends 🙂

[@michaelwaite4367]

Are those fence spurs concrete or wood?

[@Dickielarter1466]

👍

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou 👍

[@Soundsuper]

Thanks James for your informative videos. I did order the Releasejoy Demolition hammer through Amazon who told me it was going to be delivered today. Unfortunately Hermes tried yesterday to deliver when no one was home so they have returned it to sender without giving any offer of redelivery. Not impressed. I have seen that there is a Wickes version of what looks like the exact same model, however there are comments to say that replacement chisels are not available which surely makes this tool a throw away item if used regularly. Would appreciate your thoughts and perhaps an alternative?

[@JamesMontana]

Titan electric breaker is my next go to. £160 in screwfix

[@GG-gl3zx]

How much is a reasonable amount to pay for 10 fences with concrete slabs.

[@green6369]

Hi , What depth do you have to put spurs?

[@JamesMontana]

Minimum 60cm deep. If really sandy soil id go 75cm deep.

[@wotviewer]

just confirming... one and a half bags of postcrete (post mix) for a 2 x 1 foot hole? You then still left the fence braced with the wood for 3 days after and all that for £80? Seems good value

[@JamesMontana]

This was an exception. We were coming back to do more work so made sence to leave supported. I would charge more if that wasnt the case. And yes. We always use 1 and a half bags of mix per hole.

[@Nichelocks]

Would this technique work with a damaged concrete fence post that has concrete panels.

[@JamesMontana]

No, unfortunately not. Youll need to replace the post

[@paulmccormack5524]

Hi mate my fence has been up for about 8 months now so the post in question is fairly new so no rot issues. But it does wobble when the gate closes. Would you recommend a spur as a repair option or would I get away with just shoving some post repair stakes in there? Any feedback is welcome? Cheers 👍

[@JamesMontana]

If its already wobbly i would dig it out and concrete it in again. The post most likely had been moved while the concrete was setting. If you had a company install the fence for you, give them a call and ask them to sort it. Any reputable company would be happy to fix it for you. Happy to answer any other questions you have. James

[@paulmccormack5524]

@@JamesMontana thanks James I appreciate your speedy response. I was hoping to avoid doing that as I put the fence up myself, and from what I can gather it’s a pain off a job getting that back out! The wife is on at me to get it down thou so I guess I am literally between a rock and a hard place 😂 cheers bud 👍 clicked that subscribe button also 👍

[@JamesMontana]

@@paulmccormack5524 you better get it done sharpish then mate lol. You could try a repair stake but if the gap is too large then it might not help much and then be a waste of money, same with the repair spur. They are normally used for if the post has snapped. Perhaps try some cheap metal strap from b & q. Anyway hope you get it sorted soon, for your sake 😆. Thanks for the sub 👍

[@neilriley6037]

@@JamesMontana please could you give me some advice,I can't support the fence on the other side because of a public foot path on the side that you say needs supporting

[@emiliopiovesan392]

Very detailed and well done video, thank you. I was wandering if you use 1.5 bags which equals to 30Kg of postcrete as a general rule or if you can get away with 1 bag per spur/post. Thank you again I have just subscribed and look forward to check your other videos!

[@JamesMontana]

Hey thanks mate. It all depends on the size of hole you dig. Digging though concrete can leave you with a bigger hole than you really wanted. Yes ypu can get away with 1 bag on most cases but you should fill up to within a few inches of ground level. Thanks for the sub 👍

[@emiliopiovesan392]

@@JamesMontana Thanx a lot for the prompt reply! Much appreciated! I was also wandering if I find myself slightly short of postcrete, is it appropriate to add some pieces of the old concrete and stones or would this make the spur less stable? Many thanx again!!

[@JamesMontana]

@@emiliopiovesan392 there is no problem to add in some bricks as long as the mix has space to fill in and you dont leave any air pockets.

[@teapotwood2817]

Thanks for sharing this information 👍I take it you don't need to drill a pilot hole when using coach bolts? can I use a normal socket set, instead of an impact driver

[@JamesMontana]

Youre welcome 👍 You dont need to pilothole using the coach crews but if youre using just a socket and ratchet then it would make it easier to start off if you do.

[@stephenquirke9466]

Sorry that's a coach screw then? Good video thank you.

[@recyclespinning9839]

Thumbs up , but where do you buy those concrete posts in USA. I just want to ad ,, setting wood in dirt and concrete is just stupidity. I do home remodeling and I'm just not a fan of treated lumber outside . Lots of chemicals are in it, they always rot and twist , they still need to be sealed other wise a few years later all that wood is wasted . Wood needs a proper roof and proper protection to last. I will try to find those concrete posts for the fence I need to repair .. Maybe they sell galvanized steel brackets that can be set inside the concrete??

[@JamesMontana]

Hi there, Thanks for the thumbs up ! Im not sure they sell these in the US. We also do a steel version and in sure you must be able to get something similar. We set in concrete and dirt all the time. If done correctly i can last many years. But it is full of chemicals and does tend to warp alot i agree. We always reccomend to treat the bottom of wooden posts to add to their longevity but customers dont often want to pay the extra cost.

[@bluehorizon9613]

Surely it would be far better using concrete posts in the first place rather than wooden posts ? (you can make your own)

[@JamesMontana]

Yeah its definitely more economic in the long run to use concrete posts but some people prefer wood and it is a cheaper initial outlay.

[@russellpreston5710]

How did you get the concrete out

[@JamesMontana]

I used an electric concrete breaker but if you dont have one you can use a hammer and chisel or a big wrecking bar. You only need to break out half of the concrete.

[@Cookie2k]

@@JamesMontana would an SDS drill with a cold chisel attachment work mate? Might be an option for those guys that don’t have a breaker.

[@nlomas]

Great video, how much did the job come to and how long did it take?

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks ! I usually charge £80 per repair spur. Took around 3 hours for 2 guys. Are you planning to do this yourself ?

[@neilriley6037]

@@JamesMontana could you come repair mine? Please have the spurs already & the post mix

[@MrNiceCobra]

I would not use concrete around the post. If for some reason it needs to be removed it will be pain in the s. Fill sharp sand around post. If you will need to remove the post just use shop vacuum to suck all the sand out of hole, insert new post and put send back. Otherwise you did a great job ! thank you for the video

[@davidpimblett3573]

A Stainless Steal Bolt all the way through would be much better , but for me timber posts are never that good for a Fence long term.

[@JamesMontana]

The galvanised steel ones last for decades but yeah stainless wont corrode

[@MrSmalley300]

You seriously need a dust mask, your lungs will thank you in years to come

[@JamesMontana]

Tbf i normal wear one. Just hard to talk whilst wearing one.

[@dennisharvey4499]

I was struggling to hear you above the music. For me, this would have been better without the music.

[@woodystreeservicePNW]

Wouldn't it be easier to just replace the post at that point

[@MrNiceCobra]

New post will going to rot the same way as the old one. Concrete spur will be there forever. And if you need to put a new fence you will using same spurs.

[@billrobinson198]

Way too much water. You're washing out the cement from the post mix. No water is needed at all as a matter of fact. It says so on post mix packages.

[@pureplay7071]

That bell is really annoying.

[@JamesMontana]

Sorry about that. My early videos 📹

[@terry6131]

the music is unnecessary

[@JamesMontana]

I personally think it needs it but yeah the volume does need to be lower.

[@terry6131]

It's always going to be personal taste, but I would much prefer to learn something without the music in the background. Sure, there might be periods of silence, but listening to people speak is more important. But appreciate your reply.

[@JamesMontana]

@@terry6131 yeah i do totally understand. If youre trying to learn something the music can be off putting. Obviously id like to make videos in a way everyone likes but really im just trying to make up for my boring voice🤣 Maybe the next one ill try without music. Thanks for your input👍

[@timothy5974]

You dug a hole cut out the rot. Just replace the post. 🤷‍♂️

[@gmo4250]

This method will outlast any new wooden post and certainly outlast the fence. OK, it's not for everyone and it sounds like you don't like this method. I have used concrete spurs in the past. It's definitely easier and quicker than a replacement, probably doesn't look as good though. In my view it's a good option. You don't need to detach the fence from the post, so if you are on your own it's much more manageable.

[@anthonykinrade8642]

I seriously don't understand why you don't just put a new post in?

[@JamesMontana]

Ok for starters a concrete repair spur will out last a new wooden post and Its cheaper and easier to install.

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

After doing all that digging, would seem easier to just replace the post.

[@bewildered5444]

Maybe wear a mask so you don't inhale cement dust?

[@davidkemp6196]

Very helpful thank you