Terraces and semis in this part of the Dudley borough often have long, narrow rear gardens, so a single job can mean two very long side boundaries. We plan the run carefully before we start. Send your address and a few photographs and we will get back to you.
Long, narrow gardens mean long side runs
In a long, narrow garden the fence matters more than you might expect. Two side boundaries may each run for most of the length of the plot, so the quality of the line is visible from every window. Brierley Hill gardens of this shape need posts set accurately and evenly along the full length.
Access can be tight. With houses on both sides and sometimes no side passage, materials may have to be carried through the house or along a narrow path. We check access when we visit, so we can plan deliveries and tell you in advance if panels need to be carried by hand.
Shared boundaries between terraces and semis
On terraced and semi-detached plots the fence is nearly always shared with a neighbour. Before replacing a run in Brierley Hill it helps to establish who is responsible for it, and to tell the neighbour a few days before we start. Having that conversation early avoids awkwardness once the old panels come down.
We work from your side where we can and keep any disturbance to the neighbour's garden to a minimum. Posts are set on the boundary line you confirm, and we put the better face of the panel towards the neighbour wherever you agree to it, which is a courtesy many people appreciate.
Panels, posts, old fence removal and gates
For a narrow garden we usually suggest lap panels on concrete posts for the long straight sides and closeboard where a more solid look is wanted. Gravel boards run along the base. We take out the old fence and carry it away, and a gate into the run keeps rear access open. We also work in Kingswinford, Quarry Bank, Pensnett and Merry Hill.
Questions about fencing in Brierley Hill
My garden is long and narrow. Is that a problem?
Not at all. It simply means more posts and panels on each side, plus attention to access. We measure both boundaries, plan the panel layout so the last panel is not an odd short piece, and set the posts to a straight line.
Do I need to speak to my neighbour first?
It is good practice. Most terraced and semi-detached fences are shared, so it is polite to let them know before the old fence comes down. We can work to whichever boundary line you and the neighbour agree, and we do not take on disputed boundaries.
Can you fit a side gate in a narrow plot?
Yes. A gate can go into the run or across a side path, and we set a strong gate post so it hangs true. We check clearance for the gate to swing, which matters on narrow plots where there is little room beside the house.
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