Fencing a garden is different from simply marking a boundary. It has to sit well with the house, the planting and any sheds or patios. We start by walking the garden with you, noting levels and access, and talking about what you want the fence to do before suggesting a style.
Privacy and shelter for larger gardens
Tree-lined Edgbaston roads often mean gardens that are overlooked from upstairs windows or exposed to wind. A taller closeboard run or a screen with tight slats gives a solid backdrop for seating. We set it on concrete posts so it stands firm, and we can add a trellis section along the top to soften the line.
Where you want some light and air to get through, a slatted screen with small gaps gives privacy without feeling like a wall. Heights are kept sensible and agreed with you first. If a boundary is shared, it is worth speaking to your neighbour before work begins, and we are happy to talk that through.
Slatted screens and trellis tops
Horizontal slatted panels have become a popular choice for tidy modern gardens, and they also suit period houses when stained in a muted tone. They are fixed between posts so the boards line up evenly across the run, which is where a neat finish is won or lost.
Trellis on top of a closeboard fence adds height for climbers such as clematis or honeysuckle without making the base fence any more solid. It is a simple way to give a long Edgbaston border some character, and the trellis can be fitted to existing fence in good condition.
Working around your garden
Gardens carry sheds, patios, decking and mature planting, and we plan around them. In Edgbaston that often means working carefully beside older shrubs and keeping off lawns where we can. Posts are set so they do not undermine paving, and the site is swept before we leave. We also work in Harborne, Selly Oak and Moseley.
Questions about fencing in Edgbaston
Can you fit fencing around my shed or decking?
Yes. We plan the posts so the fence runs close to sheds and decking without touching them, leaving room for air and for repairs. Sometimes a short return panel or a neat gap is the cleanest answer. We will go through the options when we see the garden.
Is slatted fencing suitable for a period house?
It can be. A horizontal screen in a muted stain sits well beside older brickwork when it is kept simple and tidy. We can show you how it would look against your house, and suggest closeboard or lap panels if you prefer a more traditional face.
Do you work in B15 and B16?
Yes, we install garden fencing across Edgbaston in both B15 and B16. Send us your road and a few details about the garden, and we will get back to you to arrange a time to look at what you have in mind.
