Fencing

What goes into a fence that lasts

Most of the fences we are called out to replace have not failed at the panel. They have failed at the post, where water sits at ground level and rots the timber from the inside out. That is why the part of the job you cannot see when we leave is the part we spend the most time on.

We supply and install close-board, feather-edge, panel and post-and-rail fencing across Norwich and the surrounding villages, using sustainably sourced, pressure-treated timber throughout. Every job starts with Nick coming out to look at the line, the ground and the access, because those three things decide what will actually work on your boundary.

Close-board and feather-edge

Close-board is built up on site rather than dropped in as a ready-made unit: posts, arris rails, then vertical feather-edge boards fixed with an overlap so the fence stays solid when the timber moves. It is the strongest option for a windy or exposed boundary, and because it is built board by board it can follow a slope or an awkward line without leaving gaps at the bottom.

Panel fencing

Panel fencing is quicker to install and easier on the budget, and for a sheltered garden boundary it does the job well. We fit lap and closeboard panels between concrete or timber posts, with gravel boards at the base so the panel itself never sits in wet ground. If a panel is damaged later it lifts straight out, which makes repairs simple.

Posts, gravel boards and ground work

You can have concrete posts, which will outlast the timber, or timber posts, which look considerably better. We are happy to fit either and will tell you honestly which we would use on your boundary. Posts are dug to a proper depth for the height of the fence and set in postcrete, and we use gravel boards to keep the bottom of the fence out of the soil. On sloping ground we either step the fence or rake it, depending on how the garden sits.

Clearance and disposal

Taking the old fence out is part of the job, not an extra. We are licensed waste carriers, so the old panels, posts, concrete and any vegetation we clear leave with us and are disposed of properly. There is no skip on your drive and nothing left in a pile at the end of the garden.

Where we work

We are based in Brundall, just east of Norwich, and cover the city and the surrounding villages — including Brundall, Blofield, Thorpe St Andrew, Sprowston and Rackheath. If you are not sure whether we reach you, call Nick on 07377 222997 and he will tell you straight away. Every quote is free and comes with no obligation.

Common questions