How to Put up a Fence in Soil/ Soft Ground in 6 Easy Steps

1. Remove all garden refuse including existing/ old fencing.

2. Dig a 2 and a half ft deep hole which is wide enough to accommodate concrete sealant easily all around. Ensure that the first hole will be in keeping with the rest of the post holes.

3. Place the post shoe into the hole and measure to ensure it is still correctly positioned. Use spirit level to ensure shoe is completely straight and fill with rubble taking care not to dislodge the shoe. Fill hole with cement over the rubble. Wait to set and place fence post.

4. Start to measure out the other fence post positions, dig holes, fix post shoes as above. Do this by placing the fence panel against the first post and marking the position of the other end on the ground. Ask a friend to help you.

5. Attach the first fence panel to the first fence post with the fence clips in even spaces. Ensure there is a clear gap underneath the fence so that it does not sit on the ground entirely (this can lead to wood rot.) And nail the clips to the post and then the panel.

6. Position the second post to the first fence panel with clips and repeat until you have completed the fencing row.

How to Put up a Fence on Concrete/ Hard Ground in 6 Easy Steps

1. Remove all garden refuse including existing/ old fencing.

2. Measure and mark on hard surface with chalk where your fence post bolts will go. Get a friend to help you with further fence post shoe measuring.

3. Use an electric drill to make holes in the concrete where your bolts will be placed.

4. Place bolts through post shoes into the ground and tighten in with a spanner.

5. Place fence posts into post shoes and attach first fence panel to first post with aid of evenly spaced fence clips. Attach fence post to fence panel ensuring there is a clear gap below the fence to avoid wood rot.

6. Complete row of fencing with the aid of a friend.