How to Move a Fence

Introduction

Fences are typically made out of wood, wire, or metal. All three types can be moved with some work and careful planning. However, it is easier if the fence doesn’t have any posts in the ground that need to be dug up. If they’re already in place, then moving them will require extra time and effort and special equipment like post-hole diggers or heavy machinery such as a backhoe.

In addition, if your new location for your fence isn’t square with your old one, then you’ll also need to buy lumber so that you can build an extension for it before setting it up at your new location. In this article, I will discuss how to move a fence. So let us get started.

A Detailed Stepwise Guide on How to Move a Fence

Step 1:

Once you’ve decided on the spot for where you would like to set up your fence, choose how long or tall of a wall you want and what kind of material you’ll be using. A standard wooden picket fence will require more space than a chain-link one, but it will also look more excellent and better at keeping unwanted animals out of the area it is protecting.

Once you have everything laid out, dig holes in the ground for each end post with a shovel and any posts that go along the edges. The depth of these holes should be only slightly longer than the length of each end post, as well as whatever other posts are necessary. They should also all be back far enough from the edge of the hole on either side so that when it is filled with concrete, there will still be space available to hold on to while you are attempting to stand up the post.

After digging your holes at their correct depth and length, push each end post down into its hole until it has only about an inch or two left above ground level. Then fill all of these holes along with any others that may have been dug previously with concrete. After you’ve done this, leave the posts where they are for at least a week after setting them in place while they cure entirely. If your fence’s material is not wood, follow whatever steps are necessary to get it ready for installation next instead.

Step 2:

Once your end post has had time to cure, you will need to measure where precisely on the ground it will be standing at its highest point. For example, if you plan on having any stairs leading up to the back of the fence and want them flush with the ground, make sure that they are as well and adjust the height of their position accordingly. After this is done, use a level or some other measure tool to draw a line along either side of where each post should go with chalk or something similar.

Step 3 :

With all lines now drawn for both feet and any steps that might need them, use stakes and string to mark these areas. This can be done by simply connecting one piece of string from each of your stakes to each other and drawing a line between them with chalk. Then click one stake to the end post itself and attach a piece of string from that stake back to the first one you used. This way, this will mark out where precisely any posts that run along the edges of your fence should be placed.

Stake Fencing

Step 4 :

If you plan on using wood as your fencing material, you will need to use more nails or screws than if you were using something else. You may also have more people helping you hold everything in place, so it has been pre-measured correctly for how long it needs to be. Once all boards are firmly nailed into place, use wood glue at every joint where two pieces of wood come together to ensure that they aren’t going anywhere any time soon.

Step 5 :

At the end of your fence, you will need to attach a post for support. If you’re using wood, this is done by screwing it into the face of one board at an angle until only a couple of inches are visible on either side. If you’re using something else instead, follow whatever instructions come with it for how to do the same thing without the use of screws or nails.

Using of Nails

Step 6 :

Once each post has been placed where it needs to be, and all boards have been attached securely, take some string or rope and measure out from either side of each corner for about five feet in both directions. Mark these spots with chalk and then connect the markings on either side of each corner to one another. This way, you can make sure that your fence is level by using a group or some other measuring tool to do so. Then go around the entire border and adjust any posts as necessary until everything is level horizontally and vertically before moving on to step 7.

Step 7 :

After your posts are all in place with the correct measurements for height, length, and angles taken into consideration, it’s time to attach any gates that you may want or need to have access through. If this means making more than one door into the yard, be sure not to forget how much space should be left between them so that they swing open easily without getting stuck on either side.

Step 8 :

Next, you will need to attach everything that you attached into place using nails or screws properly. If you are attaching anything metal, make sure the ends are bent over on either side of your boards so that they cannot scratch any pets or people as they go past them. Add any decorative touches at this point if you would like before adding several coats of paint or stain to protect everything from all weather conditions.

After doing all of this, your fence should be just about ready for use! As long as everything is in good condition and there aren’t any loose screws or nails jutting out haphazardly, it should last a very long time with no problem whatsoever. Around once more, after finishing up the final coat of paint or stain to make sure everything is as it should be.

Conclusion

I hope this article has offered all the necessary instructions on how to move a fence. Thank you and have a nice day!

You may read it also – How to Hide Metal Fence Posts .

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