Easily Set Sturdy Fence Posts EVERY TIME

We walk you through exactly how to set a long-lasting fence post in concrete. From digging the hole to leveling the post--you've got this!

[unclesteve]

Don't fret friend! Excellent advice, my children will start hearing that frequently! They are gonna love it! Thanks

[writing]

Mountains/foothills in the back are just beautiful. That’s what I love about building fences, you’re always outside

[jimmyjunk]

That was great advice you just gave regarding only using 2 sides on wood post. That makes a lot of sense

[tallpaul]

The way you talk about building a fence is a great analogy for life. ✌🏻🇺🇸

[davebenson]

This is the first video of yours I have viewed. Very informative, common sense (which some lack)enjoyed it. You have a nice voice and I believe I will be watching more. You seem to be a down to earth kind of guy. Thank you

[tehaunuiart]

great video! thanks for showing solutions to all the possible problems that could arise for someone new like myself.

[markorlando]

Try using a short handle shovel for mixing concrete, much easier and faster...In the Boston area we call it Belling a hole to prevent frost heaving when using concrete...

[mikegrok]

I am in a swampy area, things may be different where you are. Here the recommended method is the same as the uniform building code method for building concrete footings for decks, which is to embed the bottom 4 inches of the post in gravel, allowing it to drain from the end, and then pack the concrete on the sides. 

ubc:R507.3 Footings.

My frost line is less than 1 foot, and my water table is usually 6 inches above or below ground level, but at least once every other month it is 4 feet below ground level, allowing the posts to dry.


I set powder coated steel posts, that is what the city uses, and some are older than 30 years. Galvanized posts usually last under 15 years, but more than 10. Posts set in concrete like yours last about 3 years around here, or 8 if they have gravel at the bottom. I have been in this neighborhood 6 years and some of the new fences I saw put in after I got here are already falling over.

[deeznutz]

Regardless of how you do it this guy knows what he's doing. Look at his other videos

[serenawood]

Wow! What a view out there 😍 I was having a hard time paying attention to the instruction...

[christophercale]

Greetings from central Texas, the home of flint rock and black gumbo clay soil. Man, as much as I hate any task that requires digging in this dirt, I LOVE watching all of your videos! 🙃

[wyzukee]

I use the post levels that attack to the post and give you two levels at same time. They attach to post or poll with a rubber band and you can level it, then fill, check level again and your done. Get two so you can set one, leave it while that’s drying and set the second as well. Move them as you go two by two.

[leelunk]

I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND WYOMING IS THE BEST STATE EVER, I LOVED IT THERE, 9 DAYS AND WENT TO ABOUT 6 DIFFERENT CITIES WHILE THERE.

[mrwonderfulhere]

nice vid...learned some...as for not being at proper grade mark ...could save time and effort ...just put in a few inches of gravel...excellent video dude

[AD-zygr]

Great job! For some reason I felt like I was watching the late Norm Macdonald with weekly reviews... that was when Saturday night life was like you guys! This is just a Camel talking but, you guys are great 👍

[samueladams]

Wish I could afford cedar posts but they're pretty expensive even with LBS1 lumber prices coming down over the past few months, although inventory for big box stores don't reflect impressive price drops. Learned some good tips here. I have about 10 fence posts to install on 1 side of the house to get some privacy. Still recovering from covid fatigue, hopefully it goes away soon

[waltbe]

Thanks for the video - good practical tips. You are a pretty funny guy!

[carpenterpilot]

SET your post toss one bag dry concrete one bucket water then other dry bag right in the hole. That concrete will wet all the way through and will hard as rock. Thats the faster way to set fence post you really don't need the wheel barrel for mixing in .Use wheel barrel for riding in. But hey thanks for your video.

[NoahDevine]

Another great job Dan, we always use Seymour clam diggers or Boston diggers, unless using an auger and bell our holes to help prevent frost heave hope you have a great dang day

[carpenterpilot]

I like to use a post hole digger it works well and a spade.