Housing here is largely suburban with generous gardens, which means longer fence runs and more posts than a typical terrace plot. We plan the job around that: measure properly, order the right quantity, and set a straight line. Send your address and photographs and we will get back to you.
Long boundaries on larger suburban plots
With bigger gardens in Castle Bromwich, a boundary may run for many metres along the back and both sides. That is a lot of fence, and it needs planning. We measure each side, count the posts, and work out panel widths so the last panel does not end up an awkward short length at the end of the run.
On a long run, small errors add up. If the posts drift off line, the fence looks wavy from the house. We set a string line along the full length first, then dig and set each concrete post to it, checking height and level as we go. The result looks even from the patio to the bottom of the garden.
Choosing between closeboard and lap panels
Closeboard is made up of overlapping vertical boards and is the sturdier choice. It holds up well in wind across open gardens and looks smart on a boundary you see every day. It costs more in materials and takes longer to build, but it suits a long-term replacement.
Lap panels come ready-made and go up faster, so they suit long straight side boundaries where you want a sound, neat result without the extra labour. Either way we use concrete posts and a gravel board along the base, so the timber stays out of the damp soil and the fence lasts as long as it can.
Neighbours, boundary ownership and taking the old fence away
Before replacing a boundary in Castle Bromwich it is worth checking who owns it. Deeds sometimes show which side is yours, and it helps to speak to the neighbour before work begins. We remove the old panels and posts, carry them away, and can fit a gate into the run. We also work in Water Orton, Shard End, Coleshill and Bromford.
Questions about fencing in Castle Bromwich
How do I know which side of the fence is mine?
Your property deeds or title plan may show boundary responsibility, though they are not always clear. Many people simply agree it with the neighbour. We can fit the fence to whichever line you confirm, and suggest you talk to the neighbour before we start.
Do you remove the old fence as part of the job?
Yes. We take out the old panels, lift or cut off the old posts, and carry everything away. Where an old concrete post base is hard to remove we will tell you, and set the new post slightly offset if that is needed to keep the fence solid.
Can you work on long boundaries across a few days?
Yes. A long run is built in stages, with posts set first and panels hung once the concrete has hardened. We aim to leave the boundary secure each evening, with no open gaps, so you can use the garden safely through the job.
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