AVS Fencing Blog

In our previous blog tip, we advised you whether you needed to concrete your fence posts. If after reading that post, you decided not to get the concrete out, we suggest that you read the following to find out how you can ensure that your non-concreted fence posts stay secure.

• First off, backfill the fence post hole with excavated soil;


• You should have a good length of wood (or similar) to use as a rammer;


• Ensure you dig the hole big enough to get the rammer all around, which will ensure the fence post gets right down to the bottom of the hole;


• Fill the hole very slowly, and stop at frequent intervals to ram the soil down firmly;


• Concentrate most on the bottom of the hole and the top of the hole;


• Try and get as much soil as possible back into the hole.

There you go, simple. Even if the latest budget hasn't been your 'Darling' and you can't afford the concrete. Rest assured, you can still erect a firm, secure fence post!