Most jobs begin with a tired closeboard fence or a few panels blown down in a storm. We look at the run, check the ground and the access, explain what needs replacing, and then do the work properly, including taking the old fence away so you are not left with a pile of rotten timber.
Replacing a worn fence run
Many homes in West Bromwich are terraces and semis with long, narrow back boundaries, and the fences along them tend to wear out all at once. When panels sag, posts rot at ground level or a gravel board has soaked up years of damp, patching rarely lasts. We usually suggest replacing the whole run so the line stays straight and every panel weathers the same way.
Before anything is ordered we measure each section, note where the ground steps up or down, and ask who owns the boundary. Panels are fitted to suit uneven ground rather than forced into place, and the old fence is taken down and carted away. If a neighbour has a shed or plants tight against the line, we talk through access first so there are no surprises on the day.
Posts, panels and gravel boards
A fence is only as sound as its posts. We set concrete posts at even spacing, check they are plumb, and let them firm up before hanging heavy panels. Closeboard, also called feather-edge, gives a solid, traditional face, while lap panels suit a lower-maintenance run. Gravel boards along the bottom keep the timber off damp soil, which is where most fences fail first.
In a town like West Bromwich, where new developments sit close to older streets, we often find boundaries of mixed height and age. We can step panels to follow a slope, match the height of a neighbour's fence where that makes sense, and finish the tops with a neat capping rail if you want a cleaner look from both sides.
Gates and finishing the job
Most fence runs need a gate somewhere, whether to the side of the house or at the bottom of the garden. We hang gates on sturdy posts with proper hinges and a latch that works, so the gate does not drop after a few months. When we finish, we clear the site, take away the old timber and leave the ground tidy. We also work in Oldbury, Wednesbury, Handsworth and Smethwick.
Questions about fencing in West Bromwich
Do you take the old fence away?
Yes. Taking down the old fence and removing it from site is part of the job. We cut out old posts where we can, and where a concrete footing is too deep to shift sensibly, we will explain that before we start.
How do I know who owns the fence?
Ownership is usually shown on your property deeds or title plan, though the rules vary from house to house. We suggest you check this and speak to your neighbour before work begins. We are happy to talk through the options on the day we visit.
Can you fit a gate into the new fence?
Yes. We can fit a side gate or garden gate into the run, hung on strong posts with solid hinges and a latch. Tell us the width you need and which way it should open when we look at the site.
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