Garden fencing

Use, loading and layout

Privacy and clearer garden boundaries and replacing storm-damaged panels and posts can place different demands on the construction. We measure vehicle movements, pedestrian routes, furniture or garden use, then check whether the proposed layout leaves practical access around doors, gates and parked vehicles.

The intended use influences excavation, support, edge restraint and detail around covers or thresholds. It is better to settle those requirements before selecting a colour or pattern.

Finish, colour and detailing

Options can include timber panels with concrete or timber posts and closeboard and decorative timber styles. Samples should be considered beside the property because brick, render, roof colour, shade and surrounding planting can change how a finish looks outdoors.

Borders and transitions are functional as well as decorative. They can define curves, secure an edge, separate materials and make future repairs easier to set out neatly.

Preparation and water management

The starting point is to confirm the boundary, levels, exposure, access and desired height. We then agree how much existing material must be removed, what supporting layers are required and where excavated material can be handled safely.

Remove failed sections carefully and set the specified posts. Finished levels must protect damp-proof courses and door thresholds while directing rainfall towards a suitable within-boundary route.

Care, repair and realistic expectations

Concrete can reduce below-ground timber decay and allows panels to be replaced, but it is heavier and has a different appearance. The right choice depends on the site and design.

We explain routine cleaning, joint or edge checks and any product-specific aftercare before work starts. No outdoor surface is maintenance-free, but good preparation and timely local repairs can prevent small defects becoming disruptive failures.

Assess and set out

Confirm the boundary, levels, exposure, access and desired height

Prepare and construct

Remove failed sections carefully and set the specified posts

Install and finish

Install boards or panels consistently, complete gates and clear the work area