Edgbaston is known for grand Victorian and Edwardian villas set in large gardens, and the boundary fences here need care. We supply and fit close-board and panel fencing, replace worn posts and panels, build gates and take the old fence away. The work is planned around the trees and the character of the property.
Mature specimen trees are part of what makes Edgbaston special, and they affect every fence job. Roots, branches and protected status all matter. We think about them from the start. If you have a boundary to renew, talk to us. We also work in Harborne and Selly Oak.
In an Edgbaston garden, the biggest question is often where the roots are. Digging post holes close to a large tree can damage the roots that keep it healthy and stable. We look at the tree first, then position posts to avoid the main roots, even if that means slightly uneven spacing or a short section of different construction that still looks neat.
Sometimes the sensible option is not to dig at all beside the tree. A panel can be hung between two posts set further apart, or the fence line can be moved a little way in. We explain the choices as we see them, so you can decide what matters more: a perfectly regular layout or a healthy tree, and we think the tree should usually win.
Trees in Edgbaston are often protected, and many streets fall inside conservation areas, which can bring extra rules for work to trees and sometimes to boundaries. We do not guess about this. Before any pruning or removal near a fence line, check with the council about what permission is needed, and we will work within whatever answer you get, whether that is a go-ahead or a request to leave the tree entirely alone.
That caution is worth the small delay it can cause. A fence can be rebuilt easily, but a damaged protected tree cannot be undone. Where limbs overhang the boundary and are in the way, we can discuss careful pruning rather than removal, which is kinder to the tree. We would rather lift or trim a branch than cut a tree that gives the garden its shape.
Large Edgbaston gardens call for a fence that looks right as well as being strong. Close-board in a plain finish suits long runs and gives privacy, while gates should match the weight and scale of the property. Agree the boundary with your neighbours, and check height limits with the council before going tall, particularly if the house is in a conservation area.
Based in Hall Green, so we are never far from the gardens we work in.
We look at the job before we price it, so you know what is involved.
Branches, clippings and rubbish from our jobs are cleared and the garden left tidy.
Call, or send photos on WhatsApp, and we will come back to you.
Garden FencingNew close-board fencing with trellis tops and a gate around a gravel and paved town garden, shown during and after the work.
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Garden FencingNew close-board fencing was fitted along the back of a paved garden after the overgrown boundary planting was cut back.
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Garden FencingNew lapped fence panels set between concrete posts with gravel boards, and the soil behind dug over.
View project →From our base in Hall Green we work across Birmingham, the Black Country, Solihull and parts of Worcestershire. Choose your area.
Yes, but we take care. We avoid digging through main roots and may adjust the post positions. Check with the council first about any work to a protected tree itself. We will build the fence around whatever you are permitted to do.
It can. Some conservation areas have extra rules on boundaries, especially at the front or beside the road, and Edgbaston has several. Ask the council before you order anything. We can then build to the height and style you are allowed.
Often yes, if the tree is not protected or you have the right permission. We prefer careful trimming to heavy cutting, as it keeps the tree healthy and the fence line clear. If the tree is protected, check with the council first.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will get back to you to arrange a visit and a free, no-obligation quote. Photos sent on WhatsApp help.
