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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⚪ Repair Spur and Postcrete can be found at Wickes or B&Q

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[adamstone]

As a fencing contractor myself, nothing wrong with this other than, no washers on the coach screws😬 over time, wind will pull the bolts through the concrete spur, resulting in a loose timber post. Good informative video nevertheless 😎

[TruthBot]

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...!

[joystation]

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.

[johnnash]

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!

[brendafain]

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

[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.

[artmcteagle]

Here in Kiwi-land, they used to make concrete fence posts (very like the repair spur, but full length) and they last decades, even in swampy ground. Good video mate.

[myfathersbusiness]

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

[jody-nexs]

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

[sghir]

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.

[snorfallupagus]

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

[nelsonchoy]

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

[charlesburgoyne-probyn]

Concreting is part of the problem, use packed stones it allows the wood to breathe and slow down decay. Also copper nails driven in the wood will help reduce the decay with their oxides

[stiggy]

A good video for advice and I have used these in the past for a quick repair. But quickly and easily...don't think so. I'm not in the trade and getting on in years and it took me several hours.

[Longtack]

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

[MrMarksdaniels]

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

[dieterjoseph]

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

[RD-dlms]

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

[motorvN]

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.

[murmansk]

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!