Often asked: How To Remove Fence Post In Concrete?

Are concrete fence posts easy to remove?

Thinking a bit more about it, the easiest way to get mine out whole might have been to dig a hole/slot beside the post, tilt it into the hole then pivot/pull it up out of the ground over a log/fulcrum/roller at the end of the slot using the weight of the long post to counterbalance the concrete slug on the end.

Will fence posts rot in concrete?

A: Actually, your point is well taken. Simply setting the posts in concrete does create a condition that will accelerate rot in the bottom of the posts. With pressure-treated posts, the rot will be slow. The concrete at the top should be sloped away from the post to grade level to avoid water pooling around the base.

How do you remove a metal fence post from concrete?

To remove a metal fence post set in dirt, some strong muscles, a shovel, and patience will do the job. To remove a metal fence post set in concrete, you can pry it out with a car jack, tractor, or lever made from lumber. If it’s set in continuous concrete, you may need some heavier machinery, like a jackhammer.

How do you remove deck posts from concrete?

Steps in Removing Concrete Deck Footings

1. Ensure that the structure is supported, remove the footing post if applicable.
2. Using a spade shovel manually excavate around the footing at least 3/4 the way around and at least 2/3rds of the length of the footing.
3. Dig until you see the footing wiggle a bit.

How do you straighten a concrete fence post without removing it?

The Fix-A-Fence Solution

1. Step 1 – Prepare the Site.
2. Step 2 – Prepare the Fix-a-Fence Kit.
3. Step 3 – Position the Bracket in the Hole.
4. Step 4 – Mix a 60lb Bag of Concrete.
5. Step 5 – Fill the Hole with Concrete.
6. Step 6 – Take a Break While the Concrete Cures.
7. Step 7 – Reposition the Fence Post and Attach the Bracket.

How do you remove old concrete posts?

Dig the Post Out by Hand



There are a few ways to make this task a little easier. One of the best methods for digging out fence posts by hand is to only remove the dirt around one “face” of the fence post. By digging slightly deeper than the base of the concrete, you can then tip the post into the hole and lift it out.

How do I stop my fence post from rotting?

Preventing wood from rotting



The answer is to treat the wood with chemical preservatives that prevent or slow down biological attack. The main methods are pressure treating the wood with creosote, pentachlorophenol, or inorganic arsenical chemicals, the most common of which is chromated copper arsenate (CCA).

How long will pressure treated posts last in the ground?

3) A deck built with pressure treated wood will last a long time. Promotional literature promises lifelong performance for pressure treated wood. The Forest Products Laboratory and other research groups have shown that treated wood stakes placed in the ground for more than 40 years remain rot-free.

How long will treated posts last in concrete?

A PT post will last a long time in concrete, maybe 5 to 10 years in soil alone. I suggest you embed the post in concrete, trowel a peak around the post so water runs off, and don’t let the PT post come in contact with the ground.

How do you remove concrete?

Steps for Removing a Concrete Slab

1. Step 1: Create a Void Under the Concrete. The best way to speed up concrete removal is to create a void underneath the section of slab you’re working on.
2. Step 2: It’s Hammer Time.
3. Step 3: Pull Apart and Remove the Broken Concrete.
4. Step 4: Repeat Steps Until Concrete Is Demolished.

How do you replace a wood fence post in concrete?

How do I replace a wooden fence post that was set in concrete?

1. Dig out the concrete and re-do. It looks like it will be a difficult job but maybe the only solution.
2. Use a repair kit (something like Metpost Repair). The problem with this is that I don’t think there is enough post in concrete for the repair kit to attach to.
3. Place the post in another position.