How To Remove A Wood Fence Post Broken Off At Ground Level

We encountered the same challenges and thought there had to be an easier inexpensive way to remove fence posts and concrete footings from the ground even if the post is broken off.

How to remove a wood fence post broken off at ground level.

Removing broken fence posts. Unfortunately when such a fence post is broken off at ground level removing the concrete or cement base by bolting a strong piece of wood to the fence post and using it as leverage isn t possible. These in turn will be a big obstacle when it comes to placing new fence posts. Cutting the old posts off below ground level and installing the new posts using an offset is simply not an option.

This method works well for those with a strong grip and with a few poles. Pull straight up on the post to lift it from the ground. Tugging it out of the ground with too much force could lead to broken or fractured post footings. One of the biggest challenges to removing fence posts set in concrete is when the post itself breaks off close to ground level.

Remove the old post if the post is badly bent or broken off well above ground. Wrap chain around 2x6 and using a cordless drill screw lag bolts through chain into broke off fence post. Lift with jack stop and raise jackstand to equal height.