Shirley is known for its inter-war and later family homes with long back gardens, and long gardens bring long fences. When the boundary rots, leans or blows down, replacing it is a bigger job than it looks. We supply and fit new panel or close-board fencing in Shirley, set on firm posts, add gates where needed and clear the old fence away.
We are based in Hall Green, next door to Shirley, and we also work in Solihull and Monkspath. Here is how we usually tackle a long run of fencing in Shirley, including what to sort out before we start and what to expect on the day.
With a long rear boundary in Shirley, it pays to plan before ordering anything. We walk the line with you, count the posts, note any slope and decide where the fence changes direction or meets a gate. Doing it that way means the panels fit without cutting awkward gaps at the end and the finished fence looks even from one end to the other.
If only part of the boundary has failed, we can often replace just that stretch and match it to the rest. Where the whole fence is tired, it can make sense to renew the lot in one visit, so the line is consistent and you are not patching a different section every winter. We explain both choices, set out what each involves and let you decide.
Many Shirley gardens end in a row of conifers or a thick boundary hedge. Leyland-type conifers grow quickly and take moisture from the soil, and their roots can push a fence out of line. Branches also lean on the panels and keep the wood wet, which speeds up rot. Gardens in Shirley that back onto each other can end up with two rows of trees pressing from both sides, and the fence in the middle takes the strain.
We can cut conifers back, reduce their height or take them out and grind away what is left, then fit the new fence on a clear boundary. If you would rather keep a hedge, we trim it hard and set the fence slightly in front, so the panels are not carrying the weight of the growth. That gives the hedge room to be trimmed from both sides without damaging the boards.
Before we begin in Shirley, talk to the neighbours on each side, as a long fence usually touches several gardens. Check the height limits with the council as well, especially at the front. We then set the posts, fit gravel boards and panels, hang the gate and take away the old timber, leaving a boundary that is straight, solid and ready for whatever the weather brings.
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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It depends on the panel width and the length of the boundary, but posts normally go at each panel joint. We measure the run and work out the number during the visit, so you see the layout before we begin and there are no surprises on the day.
Yes. We can fell or reduce the conifers, clear the debris and then build the fence on the cleared line. It is often the sensible order, because the new posts go in properly instead of fighting stumps and roots.
If the posts are sound and only a few panels are damaged, replacing those panels is often fine. If the posts are rotting or leaning, new panels will not last. We check each post and give you an honest view before you decide.
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.
