Unfortunately when such a fence post is broken off at ground level removing the concrete or cement base by bolting a strong piece of wood to the fence post and using it as leverage isn t possible.
How to remove a wood fence post broken off at ground level.
This method works well for those with a strong grip and with a few poles.
Removing broken fence posts.
Remove the old post if the post is badly bent or broken off well above ground.
Wrap chain around 2x6 and using a cordless drill screw lag bolts through chain into broke off fence post.
Lift with jack stop and raise jackstand to equal height.
Pull straight up on the post to lift it from the ground.
These in turn will be a big obstacle when it comes to placing new fence posts.
We encountered the same challenges and thought there had to be an easier inexpensive way to remove fence posts and concrete footings from the ground even if the post is broken off.
Cutting the old posts off below ground level and installing the new posts using an offset is simply not an option.
2 3 rounds of jacking raising stand and post will be out without any damage to hole.
One of the biggest challenges to removing fence posts set in concrete is when the post itself breaks off close to ground level.