Stourport-on-Severn sits where the canal meets the River Severn, and many gardens here are close to water. That is good for the view and hard on timber. We supply and fit close-board and panel fencing, replace rotten posts and panels, and hang gates, built to cope with damp ground. The old fence is taken away afterwards.
Willows and other mature riverside trees are part of the local scene, and their roots and falling branches can affect a boundary. We can look at the fence and the trees together. We also cover Bewdley, Areley Kings and Kidderminster.
Where a garden is near the river or canal, the soil stays wet for long stretches, and that is where fence posts rot first. In Stourport-on-Severn we pay particular attention to how the posts are set, how firmly they are bedded, and how the timber meets the ground. Wet ground needs more care than dry, and it is worth getting right the first time.
Gravel boards make a real difference here. They lift the bottom of each panel clear of the soil, so the board takes the damp rather than the panel, and they are simple to swap if they do rot. We also make sure the finished fence lets water move away from the base rather than pooling against it, which helps the timber dry out between wet spells.
Willows are common beside the water around Stourport-on-Severn, and they grow quickly. Roots can make digging post holes awkward, and heavy branches can drop onto a fence in a storm. Where a tree is on your side of the boundary, we can cut it back or take it down before the new fence goes in, so the work starts on clear ground.
Clearing first gives a cleaner result. The posts go into open ground, the panels are not pushed by branches, and you are not tied to a second visit later. If a tree is protected or you simply want it kept, we will plan the fence line around it and explain where the posts would fall before we start, so there are no surprises on the day.
A solid fence gives a Stourport-on-Severn garden privacy from the towpath or the neighbours, and a good gate adds security. Before work begins, agree the boundary line with whoever shares it, as riverside plots can have unusual edges. We can talk through height limits with you, and it is sensible to check with the council before going taller.
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.
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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 FencingOld panels replaced with new close-board fencing on concrete posts and gravel boards, with the borders left tidy afterwards.
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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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No fence is immune to damp, but firmly set posts and gravel boards help a great deal. They keep the panels clear of wet soil, which is where rot begins. We can look at your garden and suggest a layout that suits the ground.
Often, yes. We can move a post to avoid big roots and cut back branches that would rub on the panels. If the tree is causing real trouble to the boundary, we can talk about taking it down.
Yes. We hang side gates and garden gates to match the fence, and set the posts firmly so they swing freely and latch properly. A gate near the water or towpath is a good way to add security as well as access.
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.
