Cleobury Mortimer is a small market town with newer estates and older properties, and the two ask different things of a fence. Newer plots tend to have straight, regular boundaries. Older properties can have odd corners, changes in level and long-standing arguments about where the line sits. Contact us and we will get back to you.
Newer estates and older properties in Cleobury Mortimer
On newer estates the job is usually straightforward: a straight run, level ground and panels that fit the standard width. The main work is lifting out rotten posts, setting concrete in the right places and getting the run tight to the neighbour's side. A fence that is fitted square at the start stays square when the weather turns.
Older properties in Cleobury Mortimer take more thought. Boundaries may bend, ground may slope towards the house, and the existing fence might have been patched many times. In those cases we often build closeboard on site so it follows the ground, rather than forcing fixed-size panels into a space they do not fit.
Choosing between closeboard and lap panels
Lap panels are made off site, arrive in set widths and go up fast on flat ground. They are a sensible choice for a simple back garden run. Closeboard is built board by board, which gives a stronger, more solid fence and handles slopes and awkward lengths without gaps at the bottom.
Either type should sit on concrete posts with a gravel board underneath, so damp does not creep up into the boards. Around Cleobury Mortimer, where gardens often back onto open ground and catch the wind, we tend to lean towards the sturdier build. We will explain the options plainly and let you decide.
Gates, access and clearing away
A gate needs a firm post on the hinge side and the right gap at the latch, so we plan it into the run from the start. Access matters too, especially in a market town where some properties have narrow side passages. We take the old fence away when we finish. We also work in Kidderminster, Bewdley, Ludlow and Tenbury Wells.
Questions about fencing in Cleobury Mortimer
Do you work in Cleobury Mortimer and the villages around it?
Yes. We cover Cleobury Mortimer and the DY14 area, and travel from Stourport-on-Severn for the work. Send the location and a short description of the job and we will get back to you to arrange a visit.
Can you build a fence on a slope?
Yes. On sloping ground we usually build closeboard on site and step or rake it so it follows the land without leaving large gaps underneath. A gravel board at the base keeps the boards off the soil. We look at the levels before agreeing the method.
Do I need to speak to my neighbour first?
It is a good idea. Check the deeds or title plan to see who owns the boundary, then let your neighbour know work is planned. It avoids disputes later, particularly on older properties where the line is not obvious on the ground.
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