Edgbaston has plenty of larger period houses with long gardens, and that shapes the work. Longer boundaries mean more panels, more posts and more thought about access for materials. We look at the whole run first, then tell you plainly what needs replacing and what can stay.
Replacing long boundary runs in Edgbaston
Larger plots in Edgbaston often have boundaries that run a long way down the garden. Over that distance the ground can rise, fall or slope sideways, so we measure each section and set the posts to suit. Panels are stepped down the slope rather than forced to follow it, which keeps the top line looking intentional.
Before anything comes out, we talk through which fence belongs to whom. Boundary ownership matters when a run is shared with a neighbour, and it is worth checking your deeds or asking next door before replacement starts. Once that is settled, the old fence is cut out, the posts are dug out and the line is marked afresh.
Closeboard, lap panels and gates
Most replacement runs use either closeboard, also called feather-edge, or overlapping lap panels. Closeboard is built up board by board on rails and gives a solid, heavier face. Lap panels arrive ready made and go up quicker. Both sit between concrete posts, which do not rot underground the way timber posts can.
A gravel board along the bottom is slotted between the posts so that damp ground never touches the panel itself. If you want a gate in the run, for a side path or access to the back, we fit it to a proper gate post and hang it so it swings freely and latches cleanly.
Clearing away the old fence
Taking out the old fence is part of the job, not an extra for you to sort. In Edgbaston, with long gardens and mature planting, we are careful where we stack panels and where we walk. Old timber and broken concrete are loaded up and removed, and the line is left clear and tidy. We also work in Harborne, Selly Oak and Moseley.
Questions about fencing in Edgbaston
Do you cover the B15 and B16 postcodes?
Yes. We work across Edgbaston in both B15 and B16. Tell us the road when you get in touch and we will confirm we can reach you. We are based in Stourport-on-Severn, so we will arrange a visit to look at the fence before giving any figures.
Can you replace just part of a fence?
Often we can. If only a few panels have failed and the posts are sound, replacing those sections is sensible. If the posts have rotted or snapped, the whole run usually needs new posts, because new panels on weak posts will not last. We will say which applies.
Do you remove the old fence?
Yes, taking the old fence away is part of what we do. Panels, rotten posts and concrete bases are cut out, loaded up and taken off site, so you are left with a clear line ready for the new fence rather than a pile to deal with.
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