Post rammer with operator in Exeter
Professional post rammer with operator services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£160-£210
Typical Duration
Half day
Location
Exeter, Devon
Post rammer service with operator - fence posts driven straight and deep without the backbreaking work of digging. Fast, efficient installation for new fencing or post replacement.
Get Your Posts In Fast
Driving fence posts by hand is brutal work - digging holes, mixing concrete, back-filling, aching for days. A post rammer bashes them straight in, in a fraction of the time, and they're often more solid than dug-and-concreted posts.
💡 Pro tip: Rammed posts actually perform better in some ways - the soil compacts around them under pressure, creating a solid grip. No waiting for concrete to set either.
Why Use a Post Rammer Service?
Because hiring the rammer yourself still means you're the one operating it, and they're heavy, loud, physical tools.
| ✅ Post Rammer Service | ❌ DIY Hand Digging |
|---|---|
| 20-40 posts in half a day | Maybe 10 posts if you're keen |
| Driven straight and true | Wonky posts, aching back |
| Professional equipment | Rental costs plus your labour |
| Solid installation | Variable results |
What You Get
🔧 Professional Post Driving
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Site check | Ground assessed, post line confirmed |
| Equipment setup | Post rammer fueled and ready |
| Driving posts | Each post positioned, driven to depth, checked plumb |
| Final check | Line of posts checked for alignment |
📦 Posts In and Ready
- Driven deep and solid
- Straight and plumb
- Ready for rails or wire
- No concrete waiting time
Pricing Guide
Half-day post rammer service: £160-£210
Typical time: 3-4 hours on site
Covers:
- Equipment and operator
- Driving posts to proper depth
- Checking alignment and plumb
- Backup tools if ground unsuitable for ramming
Post materials charged separately if I'm supplying them. Rocky or difficult ground might need full day - I'll advise when I see your site.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ New fencing run - multiple posts needed quickly
✅ Post replacement - old rotten posts need swapping out
✅ Paddock fencing - stock fencing, post-and-rail, electric
✅ Save your back - want posts in without the pain
Why Choose Us for Post rammer with operator in Exeter?
Posts driven straight and deep
Faster than hand digging
Suitable for most Devon soils
Professional equipment and operator
What to Expect
Step 1: Site Assessment
I'll visit to check ground conditions, confirm post line, work out how many posts we're installing. Quote properly based on quantity and ground type.
Step 2: Post Driving Session
Turn up with post rammer and backup tools. Work along your fence line, positioning and driving each post straight and deep. Check alignment as we go.
Step 3: Completion Check
Final walk-along to check all posts are solid, straight, and at the right depth. Ready for you to fit rails, wire, or whatever you're putting on them.
🔧 DIY Tips
If you're hiring a post rammer yourself, here's what you need to know:
🔧 Using a post rammer
- Heavy piece of kit - needs two people really
- Loud - wear ear protection
- Vibration is serious - use it in shifts
- Point can wander on rocky ground
- Technique matters - keep it vertical
📐 Setting posts straight
- Mark post line accurately first (string line works)
- Start post vertical, check with level in two directions
- Keep rammer vertical while driving
- Stop and check plumb regularly
- Don't overdrive - going too deep is hard to fix
✂️ Ground preparation
- Clear vegetation and rocks from post positions
- Have spare posts ready (some will split)
- Wet ground? Posts drive easier but may not hold as well
- Rocky ground? Have backup plan (auger or digging)
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not keeping posts vertical while driving
- Wrong post type for rammer (splits or shatters)
- Ignoring underground services (pipes, cables)
- Driving posts too close to boundaries without checking
- No ear protection (serious hearing damage risk)
💡 Pro trick: Give posts a pointed end before driving - easier start and the rammer has something to grip. A chainsaw or axe works fine for roughing out a point.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🪨 Rocky Devon ground? Common problem around Exeter - I bring backup tools (post hole digger, auger) so we can switch method if ramming won't work. You're not stuck.
Post types: Rammer works best with 4x4 or 3x3 treated posts. Round posts can work but they're harder to keep straight. Pointed machine-rounded posts are easiest.
Soil matters: Clay, loam, light soil - all fine for ramming. Solid rock or really stony ground needs drilling. Heavy wet clay can be tough going but usually doable.
Line marking: If you're doing a long fence run, marking it out properly before I arrive saves time and gets better results. String line between end points works well.
Combined service: If you need posts driven AND rails or wire fitted, I can do the whole fencing job - just ask when you call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a post rammer and why use one?
It's a heavy petrol-powered tool that hammers fence posts straight into the ground - much faster and less knackering than digging holes. Works brilliantly in most soils, especially if you're doing multiple posts for fencing.
How many posts can you drive in half a day?
Depends on soil type and post spacing, but typically 20-40 posts in a half-day session. Rocky ground or really hard clay slows things down. Soft or normal soil? We crack through them quickly.
What if the ground is too rocky for ramming?
Then we switch to drilling or digging - I'll bring a post hole digger or auger as backup. Rocky Devon ground is common, so I come prepared with options. You only pay for time spent, whichever method works.
Can you supply the fence posts as well?
Yes - I can pick up treated posts from local suppliers and bring them with me, or you can have them delivered ready. Either way works. I'll advise on post size and type for your fencing when you call.
Do I need to mark where posts go first?
Helps if you've got a rough line marked (spray paint or stakes), but I can help mark out spacing and alignment when I arrive. If it's a long run or complex layout, worth doing beforehand to save time.
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