{"title":"Post Spikes \u0026 Ground Anchors","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrive-in fence post spikes (46-121mm) and screw-in ground anchors for fence posts and parasols. Fix posts without digging or concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heavy-duty-galvanised-drive-in-fence-post-support-spike","title":"Heavy Duty Zinc-Plated Drive-In Fence Post Support Spike","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy duty drive-in fence post support spike, manufactured from zinc-plated steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a durable, all-weather ground anchor that lets you fit a timber post without digging or concreting a footing. Because the fixing is entirely mechanical, there's no mixing, no curing time, and no permanent groundworks to reverse if a post ever needs to be moved or replaced; the spike is driven in and the post is up and secure straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of the spike is its tapered, drive-in body: instead of a dug and backfilled hole, the spike is driven straight into soil or lawn using a sledgehammer, mallet or dedicated post-driving tool, while an integral square socket at the top grips the base of a timber post and holds it firmly upright. A drainage opening in the base of the socket helps rainwater escape rather than pooling around the end grain of the post, typically the part of a timber post most vulnerable to water ingress, reducing the risk of rot and helping the timber last longer. The steel body carries a white zinc electroplated finish, giving useful all-round corrosion resistance for general outdoor use in gardens, on decking and around fencing, including the section of the spike that stays below ground once driven in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocket wall thickness increases with post size across the range, so the smaller spikes stay neat and unobtrusive for lighter trellis and fencing work, while the largest size is substantial enough for the bigger, heavier posts used in decking sub-frames and gazebo or pergola construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured from zinc-plated steel for durable, all-weather corrosion resistance, including the buried section of the spike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive-in ground anchor: fits a timber fence post securely without digging or concreting a footing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered spike drives straight into soil or lawn using a sledgehammer, mallet or dedicated post-driving tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral square socket grips the base of the timber post and holds it firmly upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrainage opening in the base of the socket helps rainwater escape, reducing the risk of rot at the post's vulnerable end grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocket wall thickness increases with post size, giving a firmer grip on the larger, heavier posts in the range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in five sizes, covering post sections from 46 x 46mm up to 121 x 121mm (1.8 x 1.8in to 4.8 x 4.8in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite zinc electroplated finish suited to general outdoor use in gardens, on decking and around fencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical, removable fixing: no mixing or curing time, and no concrete footing to break out later if the post is moved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePost fitting size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall spike length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46 x 46mm (1.8 x 1.8in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550mm (21.7in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71 x 71mm (2.8 x 2.8in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750mm (29.5in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91 x 91mm (3.6 x 3.6in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750mm (29.5in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 x 101mm (4.0 x 4.0in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900mm (35.4in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e121 x 121mm (4.8 x 4.8in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900mm (35.4in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the post fitting size to match the cross-section of your timber post, measured across the flat faces. As a general pattern across the range, the larger the post fitting size, the longer the overall spike, giving proportionally more of the spike's length in the ground to support the extra weight and leverage of a bigger post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the socket size that matches the section of your timber post, then drive the spike vertically into firm, level ground using a sledgehammer, mallet or dedicated post-driving tool. For the firmest fix, choose firm, well-compacted soil or lawn, which gives the best grip. Placing a scrap length of timber or a purpose-made dolly inside the socket while driving helps protect it from distortion, and checking the spike for plumb as you go makes it easier to keep the finished post upright. Once the spike is fully seated, slot the timber post into the socket. Where the socket includes a pre-formed fixing hole, run a suitable screw or coach bolt through the sleeve and into the post for extra security; otherwise the friction fit of the socket, combined with the post's own weight, is normally sufficient to hold it in place. Because the fixing is mechanical rather than set in concrete, the post can also be lifted clear and the spike reused or repositioned later if layouts change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable, no-concrete fixing makes this spike a practical choice wherever a timber post needs to go in quickly and securely, without the mess, mixing or waiting time that concreting-in involves. Typical uses include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFence posts and fence panels around gardens and boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePergola, gazebo and arbour uprights, giving a quick, tidy footing without waiting for concrete to cure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecking posts and sub-frame supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShed, outbuilding and summerhouse timber frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden trellis panels and other timber garden structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimber sign posts and similar single-post installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny project where a timber post needs a secure, removable ground anchor without mixing or curing concrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder before 2pm Mon–Fri for same-day dispatch from our UK warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DIYUK","offers":[{"title":"46mm x 46mm \/ 550mm (1.8\" x 1.8\") \/ Pack of: 1","offer_id":40136942583942,"sku":"POST-PSG45-1","price":11.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"46mm x 46mm \/ 550mm (1.8\" x 1.8\") \/ Pack of: 4","offer_id":40392490451078,"sku":"POST-PSG45-4","price":21.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"71mm x 71mm \/ 750mm (2.8\" x 2.8\") \/ Pack of: 1","offer_id":40136942616710,"sku":"POST-PSG70-1","price":13.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"71mm x 71mm \/ 750mm (2.8\" x 2.8\") \/ Pack of: 4","offer_id":40392490483846,"sku":"POST-PSG70-4","price":32.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"91mm x 91mm \/ 750mm (3.6\" x 3.6\") \/ Pack of: 1","offer_id":40136942649478,"sku":"POST-PSG90-1","price":16.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"91mm x 91mm \/ 750mm (3.6\" x 3.6\") \/ Pack of: 4","offer_id":40392490516614,"sku":"POST-PSG90-4","price":39.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"101mm x 101mm \/ 900mm (4\" x 4\") \/ Pack of: 1","offer_id":40136942682246,"sku":"POST-PSG100-1","price":18.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"101mm x 101mm \/ 900mm (4\" x 4\") \/ Pack of: 4","offer_id":40392490549382,"sku":"POST-PSG100-4","price":48.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"121mm x 121mm \/ 900mm (4.8\" x 4.8\") \/ Pack of: 1","offer_id":40136942715014,"sku":"POST-PSG120-1","price":20.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"121mm x 121mm \/ 900mm (4.8\" x 4.8\") \/ Pack of: 4","offer_id":40392490582150,"sku":"POST-PSG120-4","price":57.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/0245\/6454\/files\/psg_main.png?v=1762529332"},{"product_id":"heavy-duty-fence-post-spike-ground-screw-anchor-support","title":"Heavy Duty Fence Post Spike Ground Screw Anchor Support","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty screw-in ground anchor for fence posts, pergola and gazebo uprights, and other timber structures\u003c\/strong\u003e, driven directly into the soil to give a solid, immovable footing without digging a hole or mixing concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA helical screw flight wraps around the lower section of the galvanised steel tube, so turning the anchor pulls it down into the ground and compacts the surrounding soil around the flight as it goes, resisting both pull-out and sideways loading once it is fully set. The body is manufactured from 1.8mm (0.07in) S235 structural steel, hot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 by immersion in molten zinc at around 450°C (840°F); this gives a coating of 80-90 microns, never less than 60 microns, well suited to permanent contact with damp soil. A drainage hole at the base of the tube lets rainwater escape rather than pool inside, reducing the risk of internal rust and frost damage over winter. At the top, an open U-bracket with two side walls accepts a matching timber or box-section post, which is fixed in place through the pre-formed square holes in the bracket walls with coach screws or bolts (not included) once the anchor is driven to the correct depth and checked for level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelical screw flight on the lower tube draws the anchor into the ground as it is turned, compacting the surrounding soil and resisting both pull-out and sideways loads once set, with no digging or concrete required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured from 1.8mm (0.07in) S235 structural steel for a rigid, long-lasting anchor body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461, giving a zinc coating of 80-90 microns (never less than 60 microns) for long-term protection against rust in permanently damp soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrainage hole at the base of the tube lets rainwater escape rather than collect inside, cutting the risk of internal corrosion and frost damage over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen U-shaped top bracket with two side walls accepts a matching timber or box-section post, fixed through the pre-formed square holes with coach screws or bolts once installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in four bracket sizes, 80mm, 90mm, 100mm and 120mm (3.15in to 4.72in), to suit posts from 80 x 80mm up to 120 x 120mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent 1.8mm (0.07in) tube wall thickness across every size, so the smaller anchors are just as robustly made as the largest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional galvanised driving rod (420 x 15mm \/ 16.5 x 0.6in) available on this listing, for driving the anchor in without marking or distorting the bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBracket size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits post up to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. weight (each)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80mm (3.15in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 x 80mm (3.15 x 3.15in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e685mm (27in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.13kg (4.70lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90mm (3.54in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 x 90mm (3.54 x 3.54in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e685mm (27in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2kg (4.85lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mm (3.94in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 x 100mm (3.94 x 3.94in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e865mm (34in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.75kg (6.06lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120mm (4.72in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 x 120mm (4.72 x 4.72in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e865mm (34in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.97kg (6.55lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube wall thickness is 1.8mm (0.07in) and the U-bracket is 4.0mm (0.16in) thick across every size. A galvanised driving rod (420 x 15mm \/ 16.5 x 0.6in) is available on this listing as an optional accessory, for driving the anchor in without marking or distorting the bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the anchor is screwed into the ground rather than set in a dug and concreted hole, it suits any project where a fast, mess-free fixing is preferred to a traditional foundation. 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The anchor is ready to take a pole as soon as it is driven home, making it a practical alternative to a traditional buried base for anyone who wants a genuinely stable footing without the groundwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature is the helical screw thread running along the lower 310mm (12.2in) of the spike: turning the anchor draws it steadily down into the ground rather than requiring it to be hammered or pushed in, and as it turns, the thread compacts the soil around itself, forming a firm grip that resists both pull-out and sideways movement once the anchor is fully driven in. The tube itself is manufactured from 1.8mm (0.07in) S235 structural steel and hot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461, giving the anchor the corrosion resistance needed to stay buried in damp soil through UK seasons without rusting through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top, the socket has a 68mm (2.68in) outer diameter and a 64.4mm (2.54in) bore, and comes complete with six reduction inserts – 60mm, 55mm, 50mm, 42mm, 36mm and 26mm (2.36in, 2.17in, 1.97in, 1.65in, 1.42in and 1.02in) – so the same anchor grips round poles anywhere from 26mm up to 64.4mm (1.02-2.54in) in diameter, covering everything from a slim washing line pole to a substantial parasol post. An M8 bolt, included with the anchor, threads into the socket wall to lock the pole securely in place once it is fitted, so there is no reliance on friction alone to keep the pole upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelical screw-in ground thread (310mm\/12.2in) drives the anchor into lawn or border soil without digging or concrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 for long-term corrosion resistance in damp soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.8mm (0.07in) S235 structural steel tube for a rigid, durable anchor body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocket accepts poles from 26mm up to 64.4mm (1.02-2.54in) diameter via six reduction inserts (60mm, 55mm, 50mm, 42mm, 36mm, 26mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM8 locking bolt included, threading through the socket wall to secure the pole in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e550mm (21.65in) overall length gives a deep, stable anchor point below ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 2.14kg (4.7lb) weight: a substantial, robust anchor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550mm (21.65in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround screw length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e310mm (12.2in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocket outer diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68mm (2.68in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocket bore diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64.4mm (2.54in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube wall thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8mm (0.07in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePole\/post diameter range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26-64.4mm (1.02-2.54in), via 6 reduction inserts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixing point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM8 bolt (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.14kg (4.7lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS235 structural steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParasol and umbrella bases\u003c\/strong\u003e – anchors a garden parasol or umbrella pole firmly into a lawn or border, holding it upright against sideways movement without a heavy weighted base cluttering the patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlagpoles\u003c\/strong\u003e – gives a flagpole a solid, level footing set directly into the ground rather than propped in a freestanding stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotary washing line poles\u003c\/strong\u003e – secures a rotary drier post so it stays upright and doesn't work loose or lean over time as the line is loaded and turned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird feeder and bird table posts\u003c\/strong\u003e – holds feeding posts steady in a border or lawn, resisting the knocks and gusts that can topple a loosely set post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden thermometers and ornament poles\u003c\/strong\u003e – gives smaller decorative and instrument poles a fixed, upright footing that won't tilt over the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther free-standing round poles\u003c\/strong\u003e – any round pole or post between 26-64.4mm (1.02-2.54in) in diameter that needs a firm, level footing in lawn or border soil, thanks to the six-insert reduction system covering that whole range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the anchor point-down on the spot where the parasol, flagpole or post is to stand, and turn it steadily into the ground, checking with a spirit level periodically so the socket stays upright as it goes down. In most garden soil the helical screw thread will draw the anchor in on its own, without any need for a pilot hole; in hard, stony or heavily compacted ground, starting with a small pilot hole makes turning easier and helps keep the anchor running straight. Once the anchor is driven down to the depth you want, select whichever of the six reduction inserts matches your pole's diameter and fit it into the socket, drop the pole in, and tighten the included M8 bolt through the socket wall to lock it firmly in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder before 2pm Mon–Fri for same-day dispatch from our UK warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DIYUK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40242446106758,"sku":"POST-PWO","price":23.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/0245\/6454\/files\/pwomain_diyuk_v3-p1-heavy-duty-parasol-umbrella-base-stand-screw-in-anchor-spike.png?v=1791017148"}],"url":"https:\/\/diyuk.co\/collections\/post-spikes-and-ground-anchors.oembed","provider":"DIYUK LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}