Reuse concrete fence post footing?
danders
of 3 posts that broke off at their base. Contractors have advised me
that it would be extremely difficult to set new posts, or remove the
existing footings, due to the number of utility lines in the area and
roots from the nearby tree.
How feasible is it to reuse the existing footings by "hollowing out"
the wood material from the concrete, then setting new posts in the
existing holes? If possible, what is the best method to remove the
wood deep enough in the footing for a solid post?
m Ransley
contractor.
Joseph Meehan
That could be rather difficult. 1/3 of the total length of the post
should be below ground. If the post is four foot above ground, that would
mean you may need to dig out 24 inches of post.
Then you need to figure out how to fit an new on in and then secure it.
It might be possible, but it sounds like a lot of work.
I would guess that if you look some contractor will want to handle the
job. One possible option would be to remove the existing concrete (maybe
you can put a very large screweye in the stump that is left and use a chain
and backhoe to pull it out.)
Good Luck
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Greg O
"danders" <dand...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Find another contractor, one that is not so lazy!
I removed a bunch of concrete post footings a few years ago. I dug down just
bellow the top of the concrete, wrapped a chain around the concrete, and
jerked them out with my pickup. A skid steer loader would have made it
easier yet. It took me about an hour per post.
Greg
danders
buried since the fence was in place, that he was worried even pulling
out the existing concrete footing would sever the lines. Do you think
this concern is valid, or laziness?
cc0112453
difficult that trying to ream out an old cemented in post. Not this kid. I
think that if you are careful that you should be able to dig new holes along
side of the old posts. The utility lines should not be close enough to the
surface to be a problem. You are only going a couple of feet down. The
roots from the tree can be dealt with as you go. Either work around them or
axe them. Not a big deal.
Doug enough in the footing for a solid post?
m Ransley
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Joe Bobst
posts, or remove the existing footings, >>
Now that's a crock! Take a shovel, dig around the concrete enough to wrap a
chain around it, apply a post puller and out it comes. Pullers can be rented,
or bought at any farm store. Typical prices are $35 or so. Time for each post
removal half an hour or all three for one Miller Lite. HTH
Joe
danders
and phone companies come out and mark the lines, and they were
everywhere. So I didn't want to touch it. This is in a corner where
5 lots meet, and the utility boxes originate from.
So, it sounds like my best bet is to find a contractor who can pull
the existing footings straight up, hope for the best, and let him
worry about it. Agreed?
Heathcliff Bambino
Yes. They should be able to pull them straight up with a chain and
jack type arrangement. Although it would be a little easier if the
posts weren't broken off. You can try it yourself, if you want, if
you want to get creative with an old bumper jack. Once the old
footing is out the same hole can be used to set a new post. But
trying to drill out the old post from the concrete is likely not
practical. For one thing, it should have been keyed to the concrete
with nails or spikes.
Nick Hull
ran...@webtv.net (m Ransley) wrote:
> Forget reusing the old concrete, dig a new hole and get a new
> contractor.
>
It might be possible to re-use the old concrete if you can drill a 1"
hole thru the old wood post then drive a steel "T" post into the wood.
Not as good as removing the concrete but a lot easier.
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