If you are planning on doing DIY we highly recommend a post hole digger or a rabbit hole digger which is essentially a single shovel that has been designed to dig circular holes. Always try to angle Post Fixing Mix slightly so it can shed water away.įor additional advice about the positives and negatives for both concrete and wooden fence posts, giving you a fair evaluation of each type see our blog covering the topic. For the best results we recommend using rapid drying Post Fixing Mix. This is to allow drainage to take place between the post and the concrete. If using timber posts it is important to note that they must be set in either concrete or Post Fixing Mix on top of a minimum of 2 inch ballast/gravel. Doing this also allows for you to reassess the fence line, layout and any positioning issues to make sure everything is exactly where you require it.
We strongly recommend before you start digging your fence post hole that you either check for any mains electrics or contact your utility company to mark any underground cables or hazards. We do not recommend every post hole to be the same no matter the height of the fence post.
a 6ft high fence would require a hole depth of at least 600mm or 2ft). This rule of thumb can be followed for all size posts (e.g. For example, if you have a 3 inch wide post that you need to sit over 1.83m (6ft) in height above the ground, we recommend the hole size should be: 230mm (9”) x 600mm. To begin, we suggest digging the post hole so it is approximately three times wider than the fence post. Unfortunately, there's no one fence post depth calculator because the depth of the hole is dependent on a number of factors including the height and type of the fence as well as the width of the fence post.
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One of the common questions we get asked is 'how deep should I install a fence post into the ground?'. Here, we explain the simplest and most precise way to dig suitable post holes, as well as recommended depth and tools. Digging post holes is a necessary element of any fence installation. See our recommendation for what depths we recommend digging for a fence post. The best way to ensure your posts will stay sturdy and true for years is to install them at the correct depth and use a high quality concrete mix.
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