How To Set Fence Posts In Concrete | 4Homes

Date Published:: 18/06/2008

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George Clarke. How To Set Fence Posts in Concrete

George Clarke
Property & Design Expert

George Clarke's expert advice on how to set fence posts in concrete.

Time required:
Depends on size of garden but allow at least a day for fitting the posts

Cost:
From about £25 for a 6 x 6ft panel plus £10 for 5kg of cement

Skill level:
Low

You'll need:
Concrete; spirit level; drill/driver; gloves; string and pegs; sledge hammer (for metal spikes); spade; spirit level; tape measure; saw; hammer; spanner

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Click here to get started with George Clarke's step-by-step guide on how to set fence posts in concrete

Fence Posts. How To Set Fence Posts On Concrete

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Hi Robabs What kind of help did you want? Can't get round there to do it myself, sorry...

Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 08/10/2008 11:16:16

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Hi! I hope you can help I have to fix a steel 40mm box section to my concrete post to put hinges on for my steel gates hope you can help robabs

Posted by robabs on 23/08/2008 05:59:11

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