Ernie runs the work from Stourport-on-Severn and travels to jobs in WS postcodes. Tell us what you have, roughly how long the boundary is and whether there is a gate, and we will get back to you to arrange a visit to look at the ground and the access.
Replacing a tired boundary run in Walsall
Walsall has a lot of residential estates and older terraces, and the back boundaries vary a great deal. Some are long straight runs behind a row of semis, others are short awkward lengths between a house and a neighbour's extension. Each one is measured on site rather than guessed from a photo.
Most replacements are closeboard, also called feather-edge, or lap panels between concrete posts. Concrete posts do not rot at ground level the way timber ones do, and a gravel board along the bottom keeps the fence boards out of damp soil, which is where most old fences start to fail first.
What affects a fencing job
Ground levels matter more than most people expect. A sloping garden means the panels step down in stages or the boards are cut to follow the fall, and we agree which approach suits the garden before any posts go in. Access is the other big factor: a narrow side passage means materials are carried through by hand.
Boundary ownership is worth checking before work starts. Your deeds or the plan from your purchase sometimes show which side maintains the fence. Where a neighbour shares the boundary, a quick conversation first saves awkwardness later, and we are happy to work around what you have agreed between you.
Old fence taken away, gates fitted in
We remove the old fence panels, rotten posts and loose boards and take them away, so you are not left with a pile at the end of the garden. If you want a side gate or a garden gate in the new run, we set the gate posts firmly so it hangs square and swings clear. We also work in Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall and Pelsall.
Questions about fencing in Walsall
Do you take the old fence away in Walsall?
Yes. Taking out the old panels, posts and boards is part of the job, and we remove it all from site afterwards. If there is a concrete base around old posts that needs breaking out, mention it when you get in touch so we can plan for it.
Which panel types do you fit?
Mainly closeboard and lap panels, set between concrete posts with a gravel board along the bottom. Closeboard is the stronger, more solid look. Lap panels are a simpler way to cover a long run. We can talk through which suits your boundary.
Can you fit a gate into the new fence?
Yes. We can build a gate into the run, either a side gate or a garden gate. Tell us the width you want and which way it should open, and we will set the posts so it hangs properly and closes cleanly.
