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Handles Michigan's Tough Soil
Our hydraulic auger equipment cuts through heavy clay, compacted fill, and rocky conditions common across our service area, where manual digging is often impossible.
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Precision Fence Posthole Drilling
The right start to every great fence — professionally drilled postholes for wood, vinyl, chain link, and specialty fence installations across Southeast Michigan, Mid-Michigan, and Northwest Ohio.
- Inclinometer-Plumb Holes
- MISS DIG Filed Free
- $1M Liability Insured
- Lawn-Safe Equipment
Overview
The Fence Postholes Job, Done Right.
Every solid fence begins below ground. Mr. Posthole provides professional fence posthole drilling for residential and commercial projects throughout Southeast Michigan, Mid-Michigan, and Northwest Ohio. Using professional hydraulic auger equipment, we drill clean, accurate postholes to the exact depth and diameter your fence project demands — whether you're installing a backyard privacy fence, a commercial security perimeter, or miles of agricultural fencing.
Michigan's heavy clay soils and variable subsurface conditions make hand-digging impractical and unreliable. Our hydraulic equipment powers through compacted clay, root systems, and rocky ground that would stop a manual digger cold. We drill holes for all fence types — wood, vinyl, chain link, ornamental iron, split rail, and farm fencing — with diameters ranging from 6 to 18 inches and depths that meet or exceed the 42-inch Michigan frost line requirement.
Whether you're a homeowner preparing for a DIY fence build, a fencing contractor needing reliable hole drilling on a tight schedule, or a property manager upgrading a commercial site, Mr. Posthole delivers fast, professional results. We also handle concrete removal for old fence posts and footings, so replacement projects can move forward without delay.
Why It Matters
The Benefits of Doing It Right.
What you actually get when professional hydraulic auger drilling meets a job that's been done a thousand times before.
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Precise Depth & Diameter
Every hole is drilled to your project's exact specifications, from 6-inch holes for line posts to 18-inch holes for heavy gate posts, at depths meeting local frost line and building code requirements.
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All Fence Types Supported
Wood privacy, vinyl, chain link, ornamental iron, split rail, agricultural wire — we drill the correct hole size for every fence style and post dimension.
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Fast Project Turnaround
Hydraulic drilling completes in minutes per hole what would take hours by hand, keeping your fence installation project on schedule.
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Old Concrete Removal Available
Replacing an existing fence? We can remove old concrete footings and deteriorated posts so new holes can be drilled in the same locations.
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Residential & Commercial
From a single backyard fence line to large commercial perimeter fencing and subdivision development, we scale to fit your project.
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Where We Drill This
Common Applications.
If your project looks like one of these — or even close — we can drill for it. If it doesn't, ask anyway.
Tell Us About Your ProjectBackyard privacy fence installation (wood or vinyl)
Chain link fencing for residential yards, dog runs, and sports courts
Commercial and industrial security perimeter fencing
Agricultural and farm fencing (split rail, wire, electric)
Ornamental and decorative iron fence installation
Fence replacement projects requiring old post/concrete removal
Subdivision and new construction fence preparation
Frequently Asked
Questions, Answered.
Straight answers to the things customers actually ask before booking a fence postholes job.
How deep do fence postholes need to be in Michigan?
Michigan's frost line is 42 inches, and most building codes require footings to extend below it. For a typical 6-foot residential fence, postholes are generally 30 to 42 inches deep, depending on soil conditions, fence height, and local code. We drill to whatever depth your project requires.
What diameter holes do you drill for fence posts?
It depends on the post size and fence type. For standard 4x4 wood posts, an 8- to 10-inch hole is typical — wide enough for the post plus concrete or gravel backfill. Chain link terminal posts often require 10- to 12-inch holes. We drill from 6 to 18 inches in diameter.
Do you install the fence posts or just drill the holes?
Mr. Posthole specializes in drilling the postholes. We prepare the foundation so you, your contractor, or your fence installer can set the posts and build the fence. By focusing on what we do best, we deliver faster, more precise results.
Can you drill holes for a fence replacement where old concrete footings are in the ground?
Yes. We offer concrete removal as a related service. We can extract old concrete footings and deteriorated posts before drilling fresh holes for your new fence.
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