How To Remove Wood Fence Post

Need To Move and replace a fence post?

Removing a rotted out fence post could be a daunting task . For some it could be easy , for others not so much. Rotted fence post are a common fence repair that would need to be done . A damaged fence post can bring your fence down completely in sections, It can cause sagging, and is an overall eye sore . Replacing posts can be a great way to repair your fence without having to replace the entire fence.

Tools For Fence repair

A few tools needed: (some more advanced) but basic hand tools gets the job done just fine

Shovel

Hammer

Post hole digger

Auger (optional)

Post level

How To Remove Fence Post Without Post Jack

To remove a fence post using a post jack, start by digging around the base of the post to expose the concrete footing. Attach the post jack to the post, ensuring it's securely fastened. Gradually raise the jack, which will lift the post and its concrete footing out of the ground. This method reduces the physical effort required and is particularly effective for stubborn posts. Once lifted, you can remove the post and concrete base entirely. For a detailed guide or tutorial, watch a demonstration video below.

Removing The damaged post

Firstly Begin by digging around the post to see how far the concrete footings are. If done properly they would be filled to the top of the surface. You may be digging for a while but you'll get there . Dig a semi- circle around the pier. The fence post should be buried at least 24 inches and filled with concrete .

Tools To Break up The concrete Footing

Next you have to break up the concrete footing. This is where your trusty hammer comes into play. Without breaking up the concrete enough it'll make the next step (removing the post) that much harder . Trying to remove the fence post with the concrete footings still in tack will be a task: It's very heavy , hence that it is attached to concrete. Not being able to pull out by hand requires specialized tools like a post jack and other makeshift gadgets. You Also could use a Mason chisel .

Remove old materials & Set new post

Set a post in hole . Use 1 bag of concrete pour it in the hole with the post in and fill with water. You can use any kind but for a quicker set time you want to use a quick setting mix . use your level and make sure the post is straight. With quick setting concrete you could put the fence panels back on within 3-4 hours. With regular setting concrete you'd need to wait overnight.