Can I reuse a privacy fence post?

Question

Hello,
We are fixing a part of our privace fence and where it needs fixed, we need a post. Can we reuse an already used post that has concrete still on it? Thanks!

Answer 1

Yes you can, long as the post itself isn't rotted. You'll have to dig a bigger hole of course, to get it out...Cause the cement is still on it. It will take a couple people to pull it up cause of the cement. When you set it back into the hole again....fill it first with dirt and then pour some water on top of the dirt while your packing it back in....then sprinkle more dirt and more water....That way it will clinch the dirt back down into the foundation, and make it more tight. But while doing that make sure its VERY straight. You can make sure by putting a temporary board on each side of the existing fence...Place temp nails into the boards...Not tight, this is just to brace it in the level upright position while you fill the dirt. Not hard to do.

Answer 2

If there is nothing wrong with the post. You will need some new concrete.

Answer 3

if no rot on it ok but make sure it is not infested by sticking sharp knife in if goes in easy replace if not go ahead and reuse