How to Replace a Fence Post in Concrete
Disconnect the post from any fence panels or wires.. Dig a hole around 1 side of the fence post.. Rock the post back and forth to break up the surrounding ground.
Steps
Disconnect the post from any fence panels or wires.
Disconnect the post from any fence panels or wires.
Dig a hole around 1 side of the fence post.
Dig a hole around 1 side of the fence post.
Rock the post back and forth to break up the surrounding ground.
Rock the post back and forth to break up the surrounding ground.
Lift loose posts up by hand.
Lift loose posts up by hand.
Use a jack to remove your post if it's stuck.
Use a jack to remove your post if it's stuck.
Clear the hole of any post and concrete remains.
Clear the hole of any post and concrete remains.
Coat the bottom of wood posts with copper naphthenate.
Coat the bottom of wood posts with copper naphthenate.
Fill the bottom of the hole with aggregate.
Fill the bottom of the hole with aggregate.
Place your post inside the hole.
Place your post inside the hole.
Check the post's vertical orientation with a bubble level.
Check the post's vertical orientation with a bubble level.
Fill the hole with concrete.
Fill the hole with concrete.
Slope the concrete away from the post using a trowel.
Slope the concrete away from the post using a trowel.
Let the concrete dry for at least 4 hours.
Let the concrete dry for at least 4 hours.
Seal the base of the post with caulk.
Seal the base of the post with caulk.
Connect the post to any fence panels or wires.
Connect the post to any fence panels or wires.
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