Replacing Chain Link Fence Post

16 gauge silver galvanized steel chain link fence line post.

Replacing chain link fence post.

Sorry about the dog he got excited right after i started recording. Im going to show you a quick and easy trick. Many times however a new post is the best solution. Have you ever tried removing a fence post that is cemented in.

Start at an existing rail joint then cut the replacement section to length. Subtract that from the length of the new post. This guide highlights repair and maintenance projects to tackle that will keep your fence looking good and functioning properly including cleaning your fence repairing buried rot fixing posts that lean making repairs to a chain link fence and more. To fix a bad rail start by purchasing and cutting a replacement rail.

Slide the new chain link fence top rail down so the crimped end is located over a straight section of the damaged rail. When a tree limb falls on your property you can bet it s going to damage. Then mark the cutting line. It generally costs between 150 and 250 to remove and re set a fence post.

Quantity includes typical waste overage material for repair and local delivery. I want to replace these with metal posts. Dig as close to the old hole as possible exactly even with it. I have a really old chain link fence that completely encloses my yard on three sides.

11 5 gauge galvanized chain link fabric. A new post can be set by digging out the old post pouring new concrete setting the new post and reconnecting the fencing. Item 552276 model 58910123. Easiest way to remove a steel pole from the earth.

Sometimes chain link fence post repair can occur in place as with a leaning fence post. 17 gauge galvanized steel rails. Chain link fences often sustain minor damage from bad weather and falling debris but this is something you can fix on your own. How to repair a chain link fence.

A post hole digger or a narrow spade works best. It is not easy. To determine depth measure the old post from the top to where it set in the soil. The answer is the depth you need for the new.

Make the hole about 6 inches wider than the post on all sides. Dig the new hole if you cut off the post. Both sides and all the corner posts are metal and firmly in the ground with concrete. Chain link fence installation labor basic.