Fence Repair - Replacing a Broken Fence Post
It sounds like a daunting task to replace a broken fence post but it is not as difficult as it may seem. It does take a bit of elbow grease and a few simple tools you probably already have in the shed or garage. Where do you start? First you need to assess the project and the damage. Did the post rot and just break or was it sheered off due to some nasty weather conditions. Is there still a remaining stump or is it broken off at the ground or concrete level? Do not be afraid, the project is moderately difficult and should only take about 1 to 2 hours of your time to complete and your fence will be good as new.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Time Required: Approximately 1 to 2 Hours
Required Tools
- Shovel
- Pry Bar
- Level
- 1 Replacement Post - Typically 4" x 4" x 8' Cedar or Treated Lumber
- 1 - 80 Pound Bag of Quickrete Concrete Mix
- 3" Wood Screws (Approximately 12 Screws)
Optional Tools
- Auger or Clam Shell Post Hole Digger
- Bag of Gravel
- Hand Saw or Circular Saw
Typically, most fence posts are set into the ground using concrete but others are installed using packed dirt in the fence post hole. If you do not see concrete at the ground level, take an ordinary shovel and dig down a few inches near the broken post location and see if you hit concrete. Most fence posts are set in concrete and for the most part a standard post hole is approximately eight (8") to twelve (12") inches in diameter and most are about twenty-four (24") inches deep.
There are different schools of thought when it comes to removing an existing post. Some people prefer the smash and grab technique which is simply using a hammer and chisel or pry bar to break the concrete into small pieces and pull them out of the existing hole one by one. The technique does work but is a lot of work and it can take between one (1) and two (2) hours of labor to extract the concrete from the hole. It is fine if you have a single post to replace but if there are multiple, the work involved is very tedious and tiring and there are better ways.
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