how to remove metal fence pos

With just a bit of luck, extracting a metal fence post won’t require much more effort than unfastening it from its base. On the contrary, if either the post or its foundation happens to be corroded and cemented in place, a bit of fortitude and the right resources will be necessary. There’s no need to be intimidated though; with perseverance, separating a metal fence post is entirely possible.

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To start, if the post is fixed into its platform, then unscrew it by utilizing a hammer to eliminate any possible rust formed on the grooves.

If the screw for the post refuses to move due to rust, try utilizing a pry bar as a way to extract it. Slide the bar beneath the post and carefully leverage it up. In the event it is cemented in, prying may not be an available option.

In the event that the post remains immovable, a reciprocating saw can be employed to split through the metal, exercising caution so as to not affect any proximate fencing.

After cutting the post, you should be able to lightly tug it free. If it remains frozen in place, consider drilling a small opening and utilize a pry bar to loosen it.

If the post is still entrenched in the earth, it is likely that you’ll have to nexk it out. Employ a shovel to bring up soil surrounding the base, making sure to not harm any adjacent fences while doing it.

The base might come out easily if you deploy a pry bar, otherwise it may require chiseling depending on how firmly it is fixed by cement.

Once the base has been eliminated, you should be able to expose the post and lever it out of the ground. But if it’s still unsteady, then a metal cutting blade or an angle grinder will be necessary to disengage it from its lodging.

Once the post is extracted, ensure to discard it in a responsible manner.

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