Hi, recently removed fence post which left this hole I’ll like to fix. How do I go about it please.
Hello @ELI5
Thank you for sharing your question about your fence post. Before we offer any recommendations, would it be possible for you to tell us a little bit more about the post that was formerly there? How big was the original post and what were its measurements? Why did it come off and was it deteriorating? Did you recently have your fence upgraded and the post was removed? Any extra information you can share with us would be very much appreciated.
Generally speaking, if a post needs to go back into this spot, the footing of the post must be addressed. It might be necessary to break up a bit of the concrete base along with breaking up the concrete footing that was left in the ground. Once the old footing has been removed, a new post can then be installed along with a new concrete footing. The fence can then be re-anchored to the post.
We look forward to hearing about why your post came out.
Eric
Timber fence on the perpendicular side was removed and replaced with colorbond. There’s no concrete in the hole. I think the hole doesn’t necessarily need to be replaced with a post. I would say it’s moreso aesthetics.
If the trades person who assembled the Colorbond fence has informed you that the post is not necessary and that the timber fence is secure without it, I suggest filling the hole with https://www.bunnings.com.au/ki-carma-20kg-10-20mm-drainage-gravel_p3460052 and leaving a gap of 100mm at the top and covering it with https://www.bunnings.com.au/dingo-10kg-concrete-mix_p0760511 . Make sure to tamp the top of the gravel so that it is secure and flat.
Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1, @Nailbag, @TedBear, @JoeAzza and @DIY4Knuckleheds for their recommendations.
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Good Evening @ELI5
If its more for aesthetics Id be tempted to fake it :) Install a piece of timber screwed to the fence where the shadow of paint is. Id probably suggest A couple of large Right angle brackets installed to the timber post to keep the form of the fence is all.
Dave
Morning @ELI5
It's not a structural concern as the return timber fence has a post right near the end. And it doesn't need to tie together with the new colourbond fence either.
So, it comes down to a cosmetic only fix. In which case I would go with @Dave-1 suggestion by installing a "dummy post" which I think would provide the neatest finish. But of your not too worried and want to keep it simple, then fill the hole with rapid set concrete and paint the exposed fence areas.
Nailbag
G'day ELI5, personally, I'd fill half the hole up with gravel and the other half with concrete till flush with the existing concrete. Then l'd install a dummy post where the old one was and paint. If you don't put the dummy post in, l think it would look a little botched and unfinished Just keep the dummy post a fraction off the ground so that water doesn't pool underneath it which will lead to rot. Good luck 👍😁
