Stourbridge gardens are rarely flat. With period houses, 20th century estates and the ground rising towards Hagley and the Clent hills, a fence here often has to step or follow a slope. We supply and fit close-board and panel fencing, replace worn posts and broken panels, and hang gates, then take the old fence away.
Mature trees are common in this part of the Dudley borough, and their roots and shade can be hard on a boundary. We can look at the fence and the trees together and suggest a sensible plan. We also cover Wollaston, Amblecote and Pedmore.
A fence on a slope needs thought before any post goes in. Panels are flat, so on a hillside they are usually stepped, with each section sitting a little higher or lower than the last, while close-board can follow the ground more closely. We talk through both options and show you how each would look along your Stourbridge boundary before you decide.
Posts are the key. On a slope the ground can be softer or looser, so we dig them in deep and set them firmly so the fence does not lean downhill over time. Gravel boards help too, keeping the timber clear of soil and water that runs down the garden. The result should look level along the top and stand up to the weather.
Older Stourbridge streets have plenty of mature trees, and some of them stand right on the boundary. Roots can make digging post holes slow work, and branches rubbing on panels cause damage in wind. If a tree or hedge is in the way, we can cut it back or remove it before the new fence is built, so the line is clear to work on.
That order of work is neater and usually saves a second visit. The fence goes up on cleared ground, the posts are not fighting roots, and nothing is growing through the panels next summer. If you want to keep a tree, we will leave it be and place the posts to suit, so both can stay in good order for a long time.
Before replacing a fence in Stourbridge, it helps to know who owns each side and to talk to the neighbours about the plan. On a slope the line is easy to dispute, because the ground changes, so agree it early. We can go through the usual height limits with you, and it is wise to check with the council if you are thinking of going tall.
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.
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Yes. We usually step panel fencing down the slope, or follow the ground with close-board, and set the posts deep so they hold. We will look at the boundary with you first and explain which approach suits your garden.
They can slow the work, but they rarely stop it. We may move a post slightly, or cut back the offending growth if the tree is on your side. If a tree is the real problem, we can talk about trimming or removing it.
Yes. Taking out the old panels and posts is part of the job, and we clear it away when we finish. If a hedge or tree is tangled in the old fence, we can deal with that 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.
