Dispute with tradesman over fencing (concrete post flexes in the wind)
Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.49 PM
Hi there. I had a tradesman remove some old fencing and replace it with 6' set concrete posts and wooden boards, and this was completed about a year ago, after a bit of hassle.
I can now see though that one post in particular is about 1' off true at the top, and this post continues to flex in the wind, and I am concerned it will get much worse.
Of course the job was to set the posts into concrete, and so I am surprised that there is any movement whatsoever.
What sort of guarantee would I have in this case? Surely setting in concrete should be a one-time event and the tradesman should rectify the problem at no charge?
Are you a tradesperson and able to answer this question?
I would say lack of concrete or poor concrete mix around base of post is causing the movement I'd be happy with 600mm or 2ft depth of the hole and a nice wet mix of about 4 or 5 to one. I've been using this method for years and have never had a problem. Just be careful not to pour too high in case patio slabs or block paves are being laid it's a pain to try and reduce levels once the concrete has hardened
Answered13 April 2014
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Anonymous user
Hi there, unfortunately it sounds like the post in question has been placed into the ground with insufficient depth. The posts should all be set at least 2.5ft below ground level or 2.2ft depending on panel profile. The tradesman has either encountered a root, stone or other obstruction and was too lazy or not experienced enough to deal with the situation. I would contact the tradesman and discuss the situation and if he is a true professional he would rectify the situation as soon as possible with no charge.
Why has some one marked Davies Property Maintenance with 1 like when all he said is what should have been done again after the event and again Abraham is telling you what should have been done. The truth of the matter is after 12 months its a bit late to start complaining, what you should have done was check his work before you paid him and told him to put it right or no money, a lesson to you all, unless you are satisfied don't pay.
Peter
Answered7 May 2014
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Anonymous user
Sounds like not enough post in ground with not enough concrete I fit all fencing posts 600mm down 300mm wide full of concrete and give a 15 year guarantee also
