Fence post concrete spur in Exeter
Professional fence post concrete spur services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Fence post concrete spurs in Exeter. Save rotten posts without the hassle of full replacement.
Fence Post Rotten at the Bottom?
Don't waste money digging out the whole post when a concrete spur will do the job for half the cost. Most fence posts rot at ground level where they're in contact with wet soil. Above ground they're usually fine. A concrete spur bolted alongside saves the good timber and gives you years more life.
💡 Pro tip: Concrete spurs are brilliant for fence posts that are rotten at the base but solid up top. You save time, money, and avoid disturbing fence panels. Unless the post is completely knackered, this is nearly always the better option than replacement.
Done Right vs Done Wrong
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Spur dug in deep and concreted solidly | Shallow hole, spur wobbles after a week |
| Bolted to solid timber above ground | Bolted to rotten wood (doesn't help) |
| Post vertical and properly braced | Post still wonky, fence sags |
| Concrete mixed properly and compacted | Weak mix that crumbles |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Dig Out | Dig down alongside the rotten post, expose the problem area |
| Fit Spur | Position concrete spur, bolt it to solid timber above ground |
| Set Level | Make sure post and spur are vertical and properly aligned |
| Concrete In | Fill hole with concrete, compact properly, let it set |
📦 You're Left With
- Fence post solid and vertical again
- Concrete spur set deep and secure
- Good timber saved and supported
- Fence panels back in position properly
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single spur, easy access | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Single spur, tricky access | 2 hrs | £110 |
| Multiple spurs | 1.5 hrs each | £85 each |
£60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Includes spur and concrete. Multiple spurs cheaper per unit.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Post rotten at ground level - But solid timber above the soil line
✅ Fence leaning - Post rotted where it goes in the ground
✅ Cheaper than replacement - Save money and time
✅ Quick fix needed - Faster than digging out old concrete
Why Choose Us for Fence post concrete spur in Exeter?
Saves rotten posts without replacement
Cheaper than digging out old posts
Adds years of life to fence
Solid and properly braced
What to Expect
Step 1: Dig and Assess
Dig down alongside the post to expose the rotten bit. Check there's enough good timber above ground to bolt the spur to.
Step 2: Fit the Spur
Position the concrete spur, bolt it to the solid timber, make sure everything's vertical. This is the critical bit.
Step 3: Concrete and Set
Mix concrete, fill the hole properly, compact it down. Leave it 24 hours to set before leaning on the fence.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is doable if you're handy, but it's harder than it looks:
🔧 What you'll need
- Concrete fence spur
- Coach bolts (long enough to go through both)
- Ballast and cement for concrete
- Spirit level
- Spade and post hole digger
📐 How to do it
- Dig down next to the post, go deep enough to expose solid timber
- Hold spur in position, check it's vertical with a level
- Drill through spur and timber, fit coach bolts properly
- Mix concrete (4:1 ballast to cement), fill hole, compact well
- Check everything's still vertical as you fill
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Not digging deep enough (spur needs to go below frost line)
- Bolting to rotten timber instead of solid stuff
- Not checking vertical before concreting (can't fix it after)
- Weak concrete mix that doesn't set properly
💡 Pro trick: Wrap some DPC membrane around the base of the timber post before you concrete. Stops ground water wicking up into the good timber and rotting that too. Adds years to the repair.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔧 When spurs don't work: If the post is rotten all the way up, or there's not enough solid timber to bolt to, you need a full replacement. I'll tell you honestly which is the better option - I'm not going to bodge a spur onto a post that needs replacing.
Combine with:
- Fence panel repair (sort panels while I'm fixing posts)
- Garden gate repair (if the gate post is dodgy too)
- Fence post replacement (some posts might need full replacement)
Related services:
- Fence post replacement (when spurs won't work)
- Fence panel repair (panels often need attention too)
- Close board fencing (if you're replacing whole sections)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a concrete spur and why would I need one?
It's a concrete post bolted alongside a rotten timber post to save it. When your fence post has rotted at ground level but is still solid above, I dig down next to it, bolt a concrete spur to the good timber, and concrete it in. Much cheaper and quicker than replacing the whole post.
Will a concrete spur last as long as replacing the post?
If it's done properly, yeah. The concrete spur goes in the ground where the rot happens, and the original post stays above ground where it's fine. I've seen spurs still solid after 15 years. As long as the post itself is decent above ground, it'll outlast you.
Can you fit spurs to any fence post?
As long as there's enough solid timber above ground level to bolt to, yeah. If the post is rotten all the way up or completely gone, then it needs replacing. But if it's just rotted at the base, spurs are usually the answer.
How long before the concrete sets?
I'll tell you to leave it 24 hours before putting any weight on the fence. After that it's solid. The concrete goes off in a couple of hours really, but better safe than sorry with fence panels pushing on it.
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