Recent fence installation jobs
Front garden fence
The old lap panels were dark and uneven. Concrete posts and new feather-edge panels went in along the same line.
BeforeAfterSide fence and gate
The side run was leaning and the old gate had dropped. Both were replaced with a close-board fence and a matching gate.
BeforeAfterGarden fence by the tree
Dark, ivy-covered panels came out. The new run uses concrete posts and gravel boards, with the tree left in place.
BeforeAfterRailings replaced with panels
The metal railings came down and a close-board fence with a trellis top went up on concrete posts.
BeforeAfterCollapsed fence on a wall
Rotten panels had fallen off the retaining wall. The replacement is a new fence on concrete posts, set back on the wall.
BeforeAfterFence above a patio
The weathered boards on the brick wall were replaced with a new vertical feather-edge fence.
BeforeAfterBack garden fence
The tired rear panels were replaced with a new fence and trellis, with the shed and beds left as they were.
BeforeAfterDecking, lawn and play area
Broken slabs and a tired lawn became decking, artificial grass, gravel and a new fence.
BeforeAfterTimber deck, lawn and new fence
The bare soil and old slabs were replaced with a two-level timber deck, a lawn and a close-board fence.
BeforeAfterBroken slabs to a full patio
The broken slabs and weeds were cleared. The garden is now grey porcelain, with a new fence around it.
BeforeAfterOld panels replaced around a lawn
The weathered lap panels and lattice were taken down and replaced with a new closeboard fence. The tree stayed.
BeforeAfterNew fence in front of a bungalow
A new featheredge fence with concrete posts and gravel boards was installed across the open front.
BeforeAfterStreet fence replaced and stained
The weathered street fence was replaced with vertical boards and finished dark grey.
BeforeAfterHedge replaced with a fence
The tall hedge was removed and a closeboard fence was put up on the same line.
BeforeAfterHedges replaced around a small lawn
The tall side hedges came out and a closeboard fence was installed on three sides. The lawn and the palm stayed.
BeforeAfterHorizontal slat fence on a road
The old picket fence was replaced with a new horizontal slat fence along the road.
BeforeAfterTired lawn to a full garden
The weedy lawn, old slabs and dark fence were replaced with porcelain, artificial grass, sleeper beds and a new fence.
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What is included
- Feather-edge and close-board fencing
- Concrete posts and gravel boards
- Panel, picket and post-and-rail
- Old fence removal and disposal
- Free on-site quotation
Options
Close-board / feather edge
Boards fixed on site to rails. The strongest everyday garden fence, and the easiest to repair one board at a time.
Panel fencing
Lap or overlap panels between posts. Quicker and kinder on the budget in a sheltered rear garden.
Horizontal slats
Planed boards with even gaps. A good match for newer houses in Wichelstowe, Badbury Park and the north Swindon estates.
Concrete posts and gravel boards
Timber stays out of the soil, which is where rot and snapped posts usually start. Worth it on clay and exposed plots.
How the job runs
- 01
We measure the run, check access and agree the boundary line with you.
- 02
You get an itemised written price for materials, labour and disposal.
- 03
The old fence and footings come out and leave the site.
- 04
Posts are set plumb in concrete, then boards, capping and gates go on.
What changes the price
Straightforward jobs often start from £90 / metre. Straightforward runs, including fitting and taking the old fence away. The written quote replaces this guide.
- · Length and height of the run
- · Timber posts versus concrete posts and gravel boards
- · Clay, rubble, roots or a slope
- · Rear-only access on terraces
- · Gates and ironmongery
Questions
How long does a new garden fence take?
A typical 15–20 metre rear garden is often one to two days, including taking the old fence away. Slopes, services and long runs take longer — the quote says so.
What fence is best for privacy near a busy road?
A 1.8m close-board or overlap panel with no gaps. Horizontal slats look sharp but let light through unless you ask for a closed-board version.