First off, if using those post spikes on softish soil, they wont last too
long in the wind.
My way was to get concrete posts delivered, dig hole, lay post on ground,
bottom nearest hole then lift and let slide into hole. use a fence level to
keep straight, then back fill with concrete ready mixed and to hand..have
concrete on plastic sheeting near hole and kick in with feet to start with
Dont forget to wear wellies.....place first panel into slot hold in place
with wood battens, then set next post same way..
this way you dont have the problem of lifting the panels to slot down which
is a pain with 6 foot panels on ones own..especially if a bit windy.
regards
Cineman

It can be done on ones own but much easier with three you can then
supervise..
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"Charlie Brown" wrote in message
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Hi

My garden fence has suffered in the recent winds and a couple of panels
are down. The posts have loosed too. I would appreciate some tips on
replacing them, I will probably be working on my own. I will get some of
those spike things to put the new posts in, and will replace the old
panels with new - 5 posts and 4 panels is the plan. My question is - how
do I know that the spikes will be hammered in VERTICALLY, and also, am I
likely to be able to handle the panels on my own?

Thanks

Charlie Brown
Ipswich