Fencing and gates · Upton St Leonards
Thirty years of fences that are still standing
Domestic fencing across Gloucester, done by the same pair of hands for three decades. Straight lines, solid posts, no mess left behind.
What we do
Built once, built properly
Everything is priced in writing before a single post goes in. The quote you accept is the invoice you get.
Close board fencing
The strongest garden fence there is. Solid boards, no gaps to peer through, built to take the wind.
Featheredge and panels
The classic look, fitted level and square so every panel lines up when you stand back.
Get a quote for thisGates and side access
Made for your opening, not forced into it. Hung so they still swing and latch in five years.
Get a quote for thisPost repairs
One rotten post pulls a whole run over. We replace the post, not your wallet.
Get a quote for thisConcrete posts and gravel boards
Nothing touching the ground that can rot. The longest-lasting fence you can buy.
Get a quote for thisOld fence removal
The old one leaves with us. You keep the garden, not the rubble.
Get a quote for thisKnow what you are buying
How to tell a good fence from a cheap one
Most of what decides whether a fence lasts is invisible on the day it goes up. Here is what to look for in any quote, including ours.
Post depth
Posts need to sit around 600mm into the ground, set in concrete. Shallow posts are why fences lean after the first wet winter.
Gravel boards
A strip of concrete or treated board at ground level keeps the fence panels out of the wet soil. Panels that touch the ground rot from the bottom up.
Treated timber
Pressure-treated wood resists rot from the inside. Paint on untreated wood only hides the problem for a season.
A string line
Simple, and the difference between a run that looks right from every angle and one that wanders. If the fitter does not use one, that tells you something.
How it works
Three steps, no chasing
You always know what happens next, and what it costs, before it happens.
Tell us the job
A message or a call. A photo of the garden helps, a rough idea is enough.
We measure it properly
Ground, levels, access. Then one fixed price, in writing.
We build it and clear up
The only sign we were there is the fence.
Where we work
Based in Upton St Leonards, covering the county
- Upton St Leonards
- Cheltenham
- Gloucester
- Stroud
- Tewkesbury
- Cirencester
- Bishops Cleeve
- Painswick
- Dursley
Questions
The things people ask first
How much does a new fence cost?
It depends on length, height and the ground. Most garden runs land between a few hundred pounds for repairs and a few thousand for a full replacement with concrete posts. You get a fixed written price before we start, so the number never moves after the work begins.
How high can my fence be without planning permission?
In most back and side gardens the limit is 2 metres. Next to a road or public path at the front it drops to 1 metre. Trellis on top counts towards the height. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, different rules apply. This gets checked before anything is built.
Which side of the fence do I own?
There is no automatic rule in the UK, whatever the neighbours say. Your title deeds are what counts. If the deeds are silent, the side the posts face is often a clue, and a friendly word with your neighbour before work starts saves trouble later.
Do I need to tell my neighbour?
Legally, usually not, if the fence is on your land and within height limits. A quick heads-up still avoids bad blood, and fitting can be done entirely from your side so nobody else’s garden is disturbed.
How long does a fence last?
Treated timber panels on concrete posts usually give 20 years or more. Timber posts are always the first thing to fail because they sit in wet ground. That is why concrete posts and gravel boards are worth the extra where the budget allows.
How long will the work take?
A typical garden run is a day or two including taking the old fence away. Long runs or tricky access take longer, and you get told that before the job starts, not during it.
What happens to the old fence?
It leaves with us. Removal and disposal are part of the quote, and the garden is left swept.
Free quote
Tell us what you need doing
Send a message and we will get back to you. If it is easier, call Marcus on 01452 612078.
- A fixed written price before any work starts
- No obligation, and no pushy follow-up calls
- A rough idea of the job is all we need to start