Fencing advice

Hodders · 15 May 2007 at 13:47

I've got to put up some fencing to make our garden safe for our daughter. In all about 60 metres of the stuff :-/

I want to postcrete in the posts which means digging big holes.

I've never really done this before, so can anyone give me some advice on what manly powertools to hire and top tips on how to get a nice straight fence put up....?

Also where is the cheapest place to get what will be about 12 6'x6' panels and about 8 4'x6' panels plus posts and clips ?

Cheers !

Mr Joshua · 15 May 2007 at 13:53

Hodders said:
top tips on how to get a nice straight fence put up....?

I'd start with the posts for the corners and tie string to them so you can see where to put the other posts, you will need a spirit level too

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Hodders · 15 May 2007 at 14:03

Can't I get all sorts of cool laser type toys (remembers Desmo and his laser tool !).

For some 25 holes, would people recommend a petrol driven hole machine or a manual 'giant corkscrew' type thing ?

KaHn · 15 May 2007 at 14:05

How about a shovel?

KaHn

Dave M · 15 May 2007 at 14:06

Why not a metal post support driven into the ground? Even in the worst conditions it's got to be easier than digging 25 holes.

squiffy · 15 May 2007 at 14:07

Do it the Clark Kent way, just push the posts straight into the ground without breaking a sweat.

Zip · 15 May 2007 at 14:10

Hire one of them :cool:

Darg · 15 May 2007 at 14:11

Corner posts, string, measure along string every x metres. Stick marker in ground. Dig hole at marker, put in post, pour in cement, wait 5 minutes while holding it straight.

Alternatively try superman route.

squiffy · 15 May 2007 at 14:13

Zip said:
Hire one of them

You bore me

Darg · 15 May 2007 at 14:15

Seeing as nobody has said it yet..

"Nuclear strike from orbit!"

rayer · 15 May 2007 at 14:25

I am thinking about doing the same for my garden. i want to put up a new fence, about 12 foot long with a gate, but it will be going over the concrete drive at the moment. (Extending garden by 10 foot and shrinking driveway down)
OK, so I am a lazy barsteward and my own work is taking up all my time, so how much would it cost me roughly to get a pro to do it, because I have no idea ?

wesley · 15 May 2007 at 14:42

try metpost from B&Q

Hodders · 15 May 2007 at 14:49

I got quoted about £1800 for my fencing which is about 30 panels.

Hence why I am thinking of taking a week off and doing it myself !

I have heard that metposts are not as good as postcrete as they always end up wobbling after a few months....