How to Fix a Broken Fence Post Quickly and Easily

In this video i will show you how to fix a broken fence post and you wont believe how easy this method is. This DIY guide will show you how to use a concrete fence repair spur to repair a fence that is leaning or broken quickly and easily. From digging out your broken post to using postcrete, we will cover it all in this video.
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⚪ M10 Coach Screws - amzn.to/3SoywnV
⚪ Repair Spur and Postcrete can be found at Wickes or B&Q
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[@snorfallupagus6014]

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

[@BX_Staff-Home]

Easy , don't elect morons

[@Gmoon917]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrMarksdaniels]

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

[@Jimmy59479]

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

[@danielbingham3124]

With the concrete post it won't rot.

[@curtisbme]

@@Jimmy59479 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.

[@Longtack55]

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

[@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...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@adriaandoelman2577]

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?

[@nelsonchoy3862]

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

[@jody-ne7xs]

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

[@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!

[@FaithfulObjectivist]

Awesome work. Never saw this technique before.

[@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!

[@myfathersbusiness3306]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you like it!

[@RD-dl9ms]

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

[@lionking7888]

Great work done here, fast simple and durable fixation

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 👍

[@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

[@adfraggs]

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

[@martynbuzzing3327]

Brilliant. Just what needed to fix my fence 😊

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍 great

[@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!

[@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

[@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]

👍

[@jimb1783]

Excellent and very timely video. Thank you 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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!

[@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.

[@AManAboutTheHouse]

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

[@dieterjoseph8569]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful! 😂

[@keitho77]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks. Very soon!

[@anthony7330]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks I do try

[@alanmorris9425]

Couldn't agree more

[@Uswesi1527]

Perfect job

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

Another brilliant 'how to' tutorial, many thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

You're very welcome!

[@stendecstretcher5678]

A top job by a top bloke.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks

[@zzwalnepz]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Go for it!

[@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!

[@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 👍

[@alanwallis2467]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@demo2finish]

Love the arm sleeves.

[@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

[@josiel152]

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

[@tjnguyen746]

You are the man. Thanks. 🙂🙂🙂

[@petey9338]

Cheers that was a great easy fix,,will be sorting my fence posts out the same way in the coming weeks 👍 😊

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it helped

[@macbook9084]

Perfect Thanks

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Welcome 👍

[@gopalmistry6806]

Brilliant guy. Many thanks

[@TheDIYGuy1]

You're welcome!

[@teddyboy252]

Good job anything on fence gate building

[@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...

[@sheepfarm7560]

Great job thank you for explaining

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-lq9it4lv1v]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you liked it!

[@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.😋

[@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.

[@q9home1]

Great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks for watching!

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

thanks for the review 👍👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

No problem 👍

[@shanewarnes7339]

Great video man.. always a good watch. Keep them coming please xx

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks, will do!

[@crcr4992]

Great production. Great job. Thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad to help!

[@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.

[@loua.6849]

Thank you for this video. Great job!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garyfrench6350]

Another great video. More on your workshop please.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks. Very very soon

[@radiotowers1159]

excellent and saves a lot of hassle

[@TheDIYGuy1]

🙌

[@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.

[@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.

[@seanditch4419]

Brilliant video the tune was great too 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 👍 glad you liked it

[@stevewilliams6191]

Nice job and well explained as usual 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 👍

[@seanadamson9911]

Great video, clear instructions and very informative

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@billbow7757]

Awesome video. Just about to tackle mine 👌🏻

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Good luck!

[@almerfudge]

Great job TY

[@arkadandfortuna1582]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks, will do!

[@sadiricapilos7582]

Thanks mate! Great TIPS you just saved me $$$

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad I could help!

[@JTvlogs984]

just what i needed ! Thanks :)

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Happy to help!

[@user-nc5fl4zj4m]

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 🙏🏽

[@cprog]

Thanks a lot!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

You're welcome!

[@herbetone]

Many thanks for a great video.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

You are welcome!

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video !! thanks

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Your welcome

[@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.

[@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

[@wawaweewa9159]

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.

[@125sm3]

Nice and simple

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thank you 😊

[@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

[@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!

[@seadmahmutovic791]

Excellent job

[@TheDIYGuy1]

🙌

[@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!

[@pauldawe4418]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍💸

[@kaneshka20]

Nice job!

[@grizz7503]

Nice never thought about doing it like this many thanks for a great guide 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Anytime

[@LAP1050]

Good job. Earned a USA subscriber. Thanks for sharing

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks for subscribing

[@user-ls9cf4mf5r]

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.

[@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.

[@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]

👍

[@crazy-jake]

Great idea

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍

[@shaunmichaels6801]

I very often jam a roofing batten or similar down the post to push all the post mix nice and tight and compact to take out the sir pockets.obviously taking away the batten just using it in the process,belt and braces type approach 👍😊

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Sounds a good idea 👍

[@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.

[@user-ig1ju8tn8p]

Thank you Sir .

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Most welcome

[@user-zr1cr5kv2e]

Thanks very nice

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Most welcome

[@lillybee2877]

Sweet thanks

[@TheDIYGuy1]

No problem 👍

[@sarbjeetsingh4415]

Great video 👌🙏

[@keithsnowden7762]

Awesome another fix it diy vid added to my list 👊🏻👍🏻

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@spookyduzit]

Nice work

[@colinturner3607]

Superb instruction film. Liked and subscribed.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks for the sub!

[@NikCan66]

Excellent video

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thank you very much!

[@train4905]

Exellent job😊

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Cheers

[@Mixthisway]

Nice Video mate, Thank You

[@TheDIYGuy1]

No problem 👍

[@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]

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