Fence Post Replacement in Ocala, FL
Leaning, rotted, and broken fence posts replaced across Marion County. All fence types. New posts set in concrete at the correct depth. Rails and boards reattached after cure. Single post or full run.
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A fence panel is only as stable as the posts holding it. In Marion County, posts fail for two reasons above all others. Sandy soil without concrete. Wood rot at the ground line.
Sandy soil provides almost no grip on a post. A post set in tamped sand in central Florida will shift under fence load, wind pressure, and temperature-driven soil movement. It may take two or three years, but it will lean. When one post leans, the rails pull and the boards start to look wrong.
Wood rot at the ground line is invisible until the fence starts to move. Pressure treated wood resists rot but does not prevent it forever. Moisture, insects, and soil organisms attack treated wood at ground level over time. A post that looks fine above ground may be soft and punky at its base.
Fence post replacement is part of the Fence Repair & Painting service. Post issues are the most common reason for wood fence repair and chain link fence repair calls across Marion County.
How Fences R Us Replaces a Fence Post
Rails, boards, or fabric are detached from the post on both sides. The fence panels on either side lean against adjacent posts and remain in place during the work.
The old post and any old concrete is pulled out of the hole. Old concrete is broken up and removed. The hole is cleaned out to bare soil at the correct depth for the replacement post.
The new post is set plumb, braced temporarily, and concrete is poured around it. The post top is checked for plumb again before the concrete begins to set. Bracing stays in place until the concrete cures.
After 24 to 48 hours of concrete cure time, the rails, boards, or fabric are reattached to the new post. Gate hardware is rehung and adjusted to level if the replaced post is a gate post.
Replacement Post Specifications by Fence Type
| Fence Type | Post Material | Standard Size | Min Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood privacy fence | 4x4 pressure treated pine | 4x4, 8 ft length | 2 ft |
| Wood gate post | 6x6 pressure treated pine | 6x6, 10 ft length | 2.5 to 3 ft |
| Vinyl privacy fence | PVC post with steel insert | 5x5 inch | 2 to 2.5 ft |
| Chain link line post | Schedule 40 steel pipe | 1.5 to 2 in diameter | 2 ft |
| Chain link corner/gate | Schedule 40 steel pipe | 2.5 to 4 in diameter | 2.5 to 3 ft |
| Aluminum fence | Aluminum post | 2.5 to 3 in square | 2 ft |
Fence Repair and Painting Across Five Central Florida Counties
Fences R Us handles fence repair and painting for residential and commercial properties within roughly one hour of Ocala.
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Manny comes out, assesses the fence, and gives you a written quote. No obligation. Call (352) 266-2849 or use the form below.