Outdoor removal decisions
Concrete removal around fence posts that remain
- Outdoor removal decisions
A concrete surface may surround posts or supports that the owner wants to keep. The visible surface does not show how those supports are founded. Ask for an assessment of the relationship before describing the work as simply breaking out the concrete around them.
Identify retained supports
Mark each post and show the adjoining fence or structure. Provide available installation information and any known repairs. Keep footing size, depth and connection details unverified when they have not been established.
Resolve the structural boundary
The contractor and relevant professional should assess whether the proposed removal could affect retained support. Agree any required design or temporary arrangements before work. This guide deliberately does not prescribe breaking distances or support methods.
Record the remaining condition
At handover, identify what concrete or footing material remains and why. Give the next contractor the agreed boundary and any unresolved assessment. Avoid calling the area fully cleared when support-related exclusions were intentionally retained.
FAQ
Questions about this topic
- Can a post stay because it looks stable now?
- Its condition before removal does not establish how it will behave after surrounding material changes. Have the proposed interface assessed.
Connect this decision to your project
Start with your situation, compare the related work photos and tell us which removal boundary needs review.