With so many semis and sloping gardens around Halesowen, we spend time on how the fence will look from the house and the patio, not only from the street. Ernie will talk through the options with you, and we will get back to you to arrange a visit to the garden.
Privacy and screening on a slope
On a sloping plot, a patio or seating area can be overlooked from higher or lower ground. A solid panel fence with a trellis top can lift the screen where you need it most, without building the whole boundary taller. We look at where people will sit and where the sightlines fall, then set the height to match.
A slope also means the fence usually steps. Each panel sits level, and the gap beneath is closed with a gravel board so the line looks clean from the garden side. If you prefer a slatted look, horizontal boards can be fitted between posts in stages that follow the fall of the land.
Pets, children and a tidy front garden
Keeping children and dogs in is mostly about the bottom edge of the fence and the gate. On sloping ground the gaps appear where the land drops away, so we fit gravel boards and check every step in the run. Latches should sit high enough to be out of reach but easy for you to use.
For the front of a Halesowen semi, a low picket fence gives a neat, traditional edge and keeps the lawn or planting defined. It is a light job compared with a full boundary, but the posts still need to be set deep and straight so the pickets do not lean once the weather gets at them.
Planning around what is already in your garden
Sheds, decking, patios and mature planting all affect where posts can go. We walk the line with you in Halesowen, mark post positions and agree what needs trimming or moving first. We also work in Cradley Heath, Stourbridge, Hasbury and Blackheath, and B62 and B63 gardens are well within our patch.
Questions about fencing in Halesowen
Can trellis be added on top of a fence?
Yes, trellis can be fixed to the top of a solid fence to add height and a place for climbers. Taller fences may need planning checks, so please confirm the limits for your property first. We can discuss heights when we see the garden.
Which fence suits a sloping garden?
Stepped panels with gravel boards usually work well, and slatted screens can be stepped too. The right choice depends on the fall, the neighbours and how private you want the space. We will talk it through once we have seen the garden.
Do you fit picket fencing at the front?
Yes, we fit low picket fencing for front gardens, with the posts set properly so it stays upright. Tell us the length and whether you want a gate in it, and we will get back to you to arrange a look at the plot.
