Pack of 4 Easy Fence Post Repair Kit (to Fix 2 Broken Wood Posts), Quick and Simple to Install, Effective, Durable Steel Stakes

So easy to use. The post I repaired was actually broken completely off from the cement. I used three of these to secure it back on. I’m 66 years old. The thought of having to dig another hole, and mix cement and replace the entire section made me tired! These worked perfectly and were super easy to do. And I did it by my self. Don’t know how long they will hold but it’s good for now and very sturdy. I live in the panhandle of Texas and we are expecting 80 mile an hour gusts today. So let’s see how this stands up!

As always, depends on your specific situation, i.e. was concrete poured as a "cup" under post, is there even concrete, how rotten is the post below grade, etc. etc.Is it perfect? No, still some flex with the posts, but it straightened 2 posts that were leaning several inches over, and pulling rest of fence with them, and has since withstood strong wind and rain.I had 2 posts, one with a concrete collar, the other in dense, clay soil, and this worked in both situations. The posts were not completely rotten once you went deeper. Often times posts only rot at ground level, or just below.In a different situation, and post was in better shape, I used 12 guage simpson wood straps (12-16 inches long), and they worked well. But the Post Buddy with the ridges, did drive deeper and bite better. The simpson straps were too short and didn't get below the rotten wood for the worst posts.Also, when you drive in the Post Buddy's , they end up somewhat "v"ed out at the top, i.e. an inch or so separated from the post on both sides, so when you screw them into the post, there is tension. This tension helped to pull the post back to vertical. Tip, drive in the Post Buddy on the side that the post is leaning >away< from first, so you can get post closer to vertical before driving in the one on the leaning side.

I've installed these on probably 7 or 8 posts on my 19 year old fence over the past 2 years. They have worked very well and are easy to install. Although they aren't recommended for gate posts due to the additional stress of slamming gates, I did use them on a broken gate post a couple weeks ago and they worked great - I did, however, have access to 3 sides of the gate post so I used 3 of them on that post instead of the recommended 2. Don't be afraid to use 3 of them if you have access to 3 sides of the post and feel like you need additional support, such as for gate posts or larger (6x6) posts.

Worked very well on stabilizing a 17 year old slightly rotted 6x6 cedar arbor post. I plan stabilize the other posts in the same manor as needed. A lot stronger than they appear.

A badly rotted post at ground level was easily repaired with 4 Post Buddies. Saved me time and money from having to buy a new post. Post is nice and sturdy now.

If you like breaking loose fence sections and digging up concrete and pulling out fence posts, then this is not for you. But if you don't want to spend a whole lot of time repairing broken fence posts, I suggest using these guys. I have fixed fences posts a number of different ways, and this is by far the quickest and easiest way I have tried so far. It does a great job of restoring fence posts to usable condition. I have an extra set on hand for the nest time I need it.

I've used these twice now. Once the post was actually rotted completely away and rails, etc. were keeping it in place over the hole/remainder of post. It worked pretty well, considering the post is literally broken. I would suggest using these BEFORE your posts get to that state...These rely on the post having shrunk away from the concrete ball...Because they are made to drive into that space...If your post hasn't shrunk and the ball itself is loose in the hole, then these won't help..These are nicely made and super handy to use and safe as even the tips are blunted/squared off. Holes are a tad small if you want to use GRK cabinet screws or RSS screws, which are popular, and a step up in strength from standard deck screws...Of course, you can also use 16d nails instead...Be sure you have a 4lb hand sledge for driving these...Anything else is either too light or too heavy/large...A 4lb hand sledge is perfect..Won't you be glad when that new fence gets built?!! I know I will!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We purchased this product a couple of times now. Our fence posts rots on the base and this product saved us money and time. We used to have to either replace the entire post (too expensive) or cut the bottom of the post and put brick/cement underneath (not stable and time consuming). Highly recommended.