Yardley is mainly inter-war and later suburban housing, so most jobs are a straightforward rear or side boundary with a neighbour on the other side. We look at the run, talk through the options with you, and get back to you with a clear plan for the work.
Replacing a worn boundary in Yardley
A fence that leans, rocks in the wind or has rotted at the base is usually past patching. In suburban streets like those across Yardley, the cause is normally posts that have gone at ground level, which pulls the panels with them. Replacing the whole run is often cheaper in the long term than propping up a few weak posts.
We take out the old panels and posts, break out or dig out the old post holes, and take the waste away with us. That avoids leaving you with a pile of rotten timber in the garden. The new run is then set out on a straight line and checked against the existing boundary before anything is fixed.
Closeboard, lap panels and gravel boards
Closeboard, also called feather-edge, is built from overlapping vertical boards nailed to horizontal rails between posts. It is sturdy and suits runs that need to stand up to exposed gardens. Lap panels are ready-made and quicker to put up, which suits a long, flat run where the cost of labour matters.
Both go on concrete posts, which do not rot at the base the way timber ones do. A gravel board sits along the bottom so the fence boards stay clear of damp soil. If your ground steps or slopes, we can step the panels or follow the fall, and we will tell you which looks tidier before we start.
Before we start in B25 and B26
Before replacing a boundary fence, check who owns it. Deeds sometimes show which side is responsible, and it is worth a word with your neighbour before work begins. We can fit around access that is tight, such as a side passage, but we need to know about it in advance. We also work in Acocks Green, Sheldon, Stechford and Tyseley.
Questions about fencing in Yardley
Do you take the old fence away in Yardley?
Yes. Taking the old panels, posts and rails away is part of the job, so you are not left with a heap of broken timber. If there is a concrete base or an awkward post hole, tell us beforehand so we can plan for it properly.
Can you fit a gate into the new fence run?
Yes. We can fit a side gate or a rear access gate as part of the same job, so the posts, hinges and latch all line up with the rest of the fence. Tell us the width you need and which way it should open.
How do I ask for a fencing visit?
Send us your address, roughly how long the run is and whether there is a gate. We will get back to you, and where it helps we can look at the site so the plan matches the ground and the access.
