Fence and trellis post repair

[gb907]

So my fence is leaning. My neightbour says he can replace the post and concrete it in. I've measured the post, it's 6ft (1.8m) in height. Can you buy them with the holes in to support the fence or do these need to be made yourself?

Also can you get the above and trelis deleivered to the house? I'm hoping B & Q or Wickes do such a thing?
I'm looking for some more dense trelis for more privacy, about 6ft in height no more than 9ft wide.

 

[JohnD]

Wooden posts are in the habit of going rotten and snapping off near the ground. If you or your neighbour, are going to the trouble of digging a hole and concreting in a replacement, I strongly recommend either a concrete post (which is very heavy unless you have two burly men) or just a concrete spur (much lighter) which you can bolt a wooden post to. You might even be able to saw off the bottom of your old post and use it again.

Wickes Fence Concrete Repair Spur - 75 x 100 x 1200mm | Wickes.co.uk

Wickes Fence Concrete Repair Spur - 75 x 100 x 1200mm

www.wickes.co.uk

If you dislike the look of grey concrete you can use dark brown masonry paint to blend it in with the fence.

Metal repair sockets are not as good and do not reliably hold the post upright.

 

[BathDIY]

I haven't seen posts with holes like this in place you would have to drill out and finish with a chisel.

Or you could repair with concrete repair spur and bolt to the existing posts.

Yes, Wikes maybe do this but probably minimum order for bulky items. I would seek out a local specialist (ask a Facebook question on local group), and you can go around and see the quality of the items you need first.

 

[JohnD]

You can carry the spur in the boot of a car.

 

[BathDIY]

Sorry posted at the same time as you JohnD