Post Buddy Pack of 2 Easy Fence Post Repair Kit (to Fix 1 Broken Wood Post), Quick and Simple to Install, Effective, Durable Steel Stakes

I am one of those annoying Amazon buyers who rarely posts a review whether my experience has been good or bad but I felt on this occasion the product really deserved one. I was dubious about the claims made for this item but thought I would give it a go because I really did not want to dig up my wobbly post concrete base and all! It took me a lot longer to complete the job that the 20-30 minutes claimed by the seller BUT this was due only to the fact that there is decking installed right up to the damaged fence post and this caused a number of complications. I have no doubt that otherwise I would have completed the work from beginning to end in no more than 30 minutes top. The stakes are very flexible yet strong and are extremely easy to hammer into place and once installed the fence post is now very sturdy and will hopefully be no problem for several years to come.

I had a post in my boundary fence that had rotted through. I might have been tempted to put in a concrete spur, but there were several large, well-established plants in the way, so that wasn't really an option. So I bought a set of these. And they do the job perfectly, giving a nice, sturdy fix. I've only just installed them, so it'll be interesting to see how they cope with one or two winter storms, but there's no "play" in the post, now. Importantly, one needs little room to work, which meant that the plants were saved. They're simplicity itself to install: a lump hammer, a screwdriver and some elbow grease - although I would say that a pair of gloves might be an idea if you want to avoid blisters - fourteen 60mm screws is hard on your hands if you don't have an electric screwdriver. Anyway, bottom line: well pleased!

Basically consists of a metal bar with a tapered end that you pound into the ground with a club hammer and screw to the wonky fence post. The instructions say use 2 per post. The bar has ridges in the soil end to make it "stick" better, and is well painted presumably to help resist corrosion. It works well enough and is a pretty simple item. 35 quid for 4 pieces of metal is somewhat expensive but it is a lot cheaper than a new fence. You will need some exterior woodscrews to screw the bars to the post. The firmer the ground the better I imagine although the "pounding" part of the exercise is then harder. I managed to install them fine and I am a basic DIY'er at best.

Good product. Wooden fence posts naturally rot at ground level; the wood below ground level (cement fill) is still good and the fence itself is also sound. I have a 20 year old fence with 20 posts and I know how much it cost me to replace some posts when a section blew over in a storm. When I noticed a couple of wobbly posts I fitted these metal bars and saved myself a lot of money as a semi permanent solution. Requires a heavy hammer and some practical ability, but is good hardened steel material and can be a good solution to post rot.

Over the years I have had several fence posts which have snapped at the base where held by concrete. I have tried several solutions, the last one being a concrete post bolted to the base of the broken post. When I saw the Post Buddy advertised I was dubious as to whether they would work. I dug out the soil from around the base of the post to the old concrete and then hammered the Post Buddies into the ground from my side and my neighbours side of the fence. Ensured that they were fully screwed and level - had purchased a bag of instant concrete from Wickes - poured a bucket of water into the hole and poured in the concrete dry mixture and to my delight within seconds the post was sturdy. Filled the top part of the hole with soil and a perfect job. Having had severe winds a week after installation the fence and post remains firm so well done Post Buddy. An easy job and value for money.

I had high hopes that this would stop the one wobbly post which in high winds winds can sway a foot or more. The solution was easy enough to implement and I can see how it could work well, but in this instance it has had very little effect despite affixing two of the stakes to the errant post. Nice try! Worth a shot.

An adjoining fence post had rotted at the base the very heavy fence was just about hanging on. I propped it up from my side with timber and a scaffolding pole. Now both me and my neighbour are retired and drawing our pensions. So the thought of digging out the post from the retaining wall which is constructed with concrete blocks . My neighbours floor level is about six foot below mine so it would not have been an impossible job it would-be no sail in the park. I saw this and thought I would give it a try. So we split the cost and went for it. We were both a little sceptical before starting. However once the first strap was installed the post was secure.we added two more so 1 in the front and one at each side . These straps are very impressive the post is like new again. A brilliantly thought out solutiion , for a very common problem kudos to the inventor. I read a.coupleof.negative reviews and I think most of them are because the initial construction of the post could not be that good. In our case it would have taken hours of chipping away a large block of concrete set in concrete. If it were in soils I could see the possible limitations but if a whole bag of quick set cement was put in and it was deep enough it should work like majic it did for us. Saving both time hard work and money. Would I use again if the need arose definitely yes.

These were relatively easy to install (two on each side of post) with a sledge hammer and electric screwdriver, but would have been a good excuse to buy an impact driver. They lasted one winter perfect, and two winters at a bit of an angle and one winter with the fence held up with a strap fromm a handily placed tree in high winds. I then spent £132 for a local fencing contractor to put in a concrete spur which (currently) feels a lot more solid and is maybe what I should done in the first place. If that doesn't last then I'll come back here and increase my rating for the metal bars :-) Perhaps view them as an emergency winter repair and then get the job done properly in the following summer.