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Fencing in Burton upon Trent
Fencing has to do two things: hold up in the weather and look right against everything else in the garden. We install timber panel, closeboard and post-and-rail fencing set in properly to stay solid for years.
Fencing in Burton upon Trent
Local Fencing You Can Rely On
From boundary fences to privacy screening, we supply and install fencing built to stay upright through Burton upon Trent winters.
We work right across Burton upon Trent (DE13, DE14, DE15) and the surrounding area, including Horninglow, Stanton, Winshill, Newton Solney, Swadlincote, Blackfordby and beyond. Every job is quoted in person, so you know exactly what you're getting before any work starts.
What's Included with Fencing in Burton upon Trent
- Fence design and material selection
- Post setting in concrete
- Panel, closeboard or post-and-rail fencing
- Gates where required
- Removal and disposal of old fencing
- Matching to existing gates or garden features
The process
How It Works
- 1
Survey and Quote
We check the boundary line, ground conditions and any shared-fence arrangements before pricing the job.
- 2
Removal of Old Fencing
Where needed, we take down and dispose of the existing fence.
- 3
Setting Posts
Posts are set in concrete to the right depth so the fence stays upright in strong wind.
- 4
Fitting Panels and Gates
Panels or boards go up level and true, with gates hung and hardware fitted.
Fence Types and How They Compare
Choosing a fence is a trade off between cost, privacy, lifespan and how much wind the run has to stand up to. These are the styles we install most often around Burton upon Trent and what each one is genuinely good for.
Closeboard and feather edge: Vertical feather edge boards fixed to arris rails and built on site rather than dropped in as a unit. The strongest timber option, completely private, and individual boards can be replaced without disturbing the rest of the run.
Lap panels: Ready made panels dropped between posts. The quickest and most affordable way to fence a boundary and simple to swap out, though they take high wind less well than closeboard does.
Slatted and contemporary panels: Horizontal slats set with a deliberate gap. A cleaner, more modern line that lets light and air through, which genuinely helps on an exposed boundary.
Composite: Recycled timber and plastic boards in a composite or aluminium frame. No painting, no rot and the longest service life of anything here, in exchange for a higher price at the outset.
Post and rail: Open timber rails for paddocks, field boundaries and front gardens, where the job is to mark a line rather than screen it.
Posts matter more than panels. Concrete posts with gravel boards take the rot risk out of the ground completely, while timber posts look better and should be set in concrete with the base kept clear of standing soil.
Boundaries, Heights and Permissions
A fence sits on the line between two properties, so a short conversation before anything is ordered heads off most of the problems we get called out to fix afterwards.
Which fence is yours: There is no national rule that the left hand or right hand boundary belongs to you, whatever you may have been told. The only reliable answer is in the title plan and deeds, where T marks show which side carries the responsibility.
Height limits: Under permitted development a garden fence can go up to two metres. Where it adjoins a highway, and that includes a footpath, the limit drops to one metre. Anything taller needs planning permission.
Listed buildings and conservation areas: Both carry extra restrictions on what can go up, and both are worth a call to the council before materials are ordered.
Working on the line: Posts, rails and concrete all need working space. Where a fence sits on the boundary we will usually need brief access from your neighbour's side, which is far easier arranged in advance than on the day.
Clearing the old fence: Old panels, posts and post concrete go away with us as part of the job rather than ending up stacked at the bottom of the garden.
If you are not certain where your boundary runs or which side is yours to maintain, say so at the survey. We would far rather work it out with you first than dig a post hole in the wrong place.
Why Choose Us
A fence is only as good as its posts. We set every post in concrete to a proper depth, which is the main reason fences come loose or lean after a few winters.
What Affects the Price
Cost depends on the length of fencing, the style (panel, closeboard or post-and-rail), ground conditions for setting posts, and whether old fencing needs removing first.
Covering Burton upon Trent
Burton upon Trent (DE13, DE14, DE15) and nearby villages including Horninglow, Stanton, Winshill, Newton Solney, Swadlincote, Blackfordby and the wider Staffordshire area.
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