How Do You Fix Loose Fence Posts?
A loose fence post usually has one of two causes. It was not tamped in properly when the post was first put in, and as the ground settles, a gap opens around the post allowing it to shift. The second cause is that the post has rotted or broken off below the ground. Replacing or tightening a post is not difficult, you can do it yourself and save the cost of hiring a fence contractor. Fixing Loose Fence Posts Step 1 Test the post to determine the cause of its being loose. Push the post back and forth and study the ground. If the post is intact the whole length of it will move. Should the post be broken in the ground the post will rock and twist at the point of the break. Step 2 Determining that the post is not broken, next check the soil around it. If the soil is loam or sand, try tamping the area immediately around the post. This will force the soft soil down around the post tightening it. Fill additional dirt in as you tamp it down. If the post is now tight your work is done. Step 3 Di
