Halesowen sits on the edge of the Clent and Lickey hills, so many gardens here slope and the fence has to cope. Whether you have a semi with a long back garden or a house on one of the newer estates, we fit close-board and panel fencing, replace rotten posts, hang gates and clear the old fence away.
Mature trees are common in Halesowen gardens, and some streets fall within conservation areas. Both can affect how and where a fence goes. We think about that before we start. If you are unsure, ask us. We also work in Hasbury and Quinton.
Inter-war semis in Halesowen often have long back gardens that fall away from the house. A fence along the side of such a garden can run through a great many panels, each at a slightly different level. We measure the fall, decide how to step or cut the boards, and plan the posts so the line looks smooth from the house and from the bottom of the garden.
A long sloping fence also catches the wind funnelling down the garden. Posts are the key to holding it steady, so we set them firmly and check each one is plumb. Gravel boards run along the bottom to keep the timber off the soil and to hide the small gap that follows a slope, which would otherwise let pets squeeze under or leaves blow in.
On the newer estates, Halesowen gardens are usually smaller, with fences shared between neighbours at slightly different heights. Replacing yours is straightforward once the boundary line is agreed. We can match the existing finish or recommend a stronger option where the old fence has been leaning, and we always remove the old panels and posts so nothing is left lying in the garden.
Gardens close to the hills see more wind and weather. Panel fencing can work, but close-board is more rigid and tends to hold up better on exposed sections. We explain the difference on site, with the actual ground in front of us. Often the answer is close-board on the exposed side and panels where the garden is sheltered by a house or hedge, which keeps the job sensible without overbuilding every boundary.
Mature trees and tall hedges are part of Halesowen's character, but they crowd boundaries and make post holes difficult. We can trim or remove growth along the fence line first. In conservation areas, check with the council about tree work and boundary rules, and agree the line with your neighbours before we begin, as many Halesowen gardens share fences. Once that is clear, the work is simple to arrange and carry out.
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 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.
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Garden FencingTall vertical-board fencing on concrete posts with a matching braced gate, fitted beside a mature planted garden.
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We measure the fall, then either step the panels or cut close-board to follow the ground. Posts are set firmly at even spacing, and gravel boards close the gap underneath. The result is a smooth line down the length of the garden.
Close-board is generally more rigid and copes better with wind, so we favour it on exposed runs in Halesowen. Panels suit sheltered sections and shorter boundaries in the town. Many gardens use both, depending on how each side is protected.
They can, particularly for height and for work on trees near the boundary. Check with the council before you commit to a height or style. We can then build to whatever limits apply and remove the old fence at the same visit.
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.
