Where will the old fence go
Taking down a fence produces more rubbish than most people expect. Rotten panels, snapped posts, lumps of concrete and tangled wire all pile up fast, and they need a place to sit until they are removed. Think about whether you have a drive, a patch of lawn or a side path where waste can be stacked without blocking the way in or out.
Tell your fencer whether you want the waste taken away. We can usually remove it, but it helps to know in advance so we bring the right vehicle. If you want to keep good panels for a shed, compost bay or firewood, say so before anything is dismantled. Once old timber is mixed with broken posts it is hard to sort out.
Clear the line and protect your plants
Move furniture, pots, plant supports and anything stacked against the fence so there is a clear strip on your side. In many Stourbridge gardens, especially older ones, the border along the fence is full of long-standing shrubs and climbers that deserve protecting. Cut back what you can and tie in what you want to save.
If a particular plant matters to you, show the fencer on the day or leave a note. Lifting a small shrub for a short while is easy and often better than leaving it to get trampled. On sloping gardens, mention it too, since a slope changes how panels are stepped and how soil near the posts is handled.
Access for the van and the materials
Modern estates often have tight cul-de-sacs and parked cars, while older roads may have narrow pavements or limited stopping. Think about where a van can stand to unload, and ask neighbours to leave a space if they can. Check the route from the road to the garden, including side gates, steps and any narrow turns.
Make sure the gates are unlocked, bins moved and pets safely indoors. A friendly word with the people next door about timing, and about any access we might need from their side, avoids awkward moments. If you will be out, leave clear instructions about where to put tools, materials and tidy-up debris.
Quick tips
- Decide in advance whether you want the old fence removed or kept, and tell the fencer before any panels come down.
- Choose a spot on the drive or lawn where waste timber can sit without blocking the gate or the route to the garden.
- Lift or tie back special plants along the border, rather than hoping they will survive being trampled during the job.
- Ask neighbours to leave space for the van if the road is narrow, and let them know when the work will happen.
If you are in Stourbridge, in the DY8 or DY9 area, and want advice on preparing for your fencing job, call us or send a photo along with the fence location. We also work in Kinver and Wollaston, and we will talk it over with no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Why should I decide what happens to the old fence before the job?
Taking a fence down produces more rubbish than most people expect, and it needs somewhere to sit until it is removed. Tell your Stourbridge fencer whether you want it taken away or any good panels kept, so the right vehicle turns up.
What if my garden is on a slope or the road is narrow?
Mention a slope in advance, because it changes how panels are stepped and how soil near the posts is handled. On narrow roads, ask neighbours to leave space for the van, and check the route from the road, including side gates, steps and tight turns.
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