Sparkhill is made up of long streets of terraces and semis, so many gardens are narrow and overlooked. We start by looking at how you use the garden, then suggest a style, height and finish that suit it.
Slatted screens for small gardens
In a narrow garden, a solid six-foot wall of timber can feel heavy. A slatted horizontal screen lets in a little light and air while still blocking the view in. The boards run sideways, which also makes a short garden look wider, and the gaps can be set to suit how private you want it.
Slatted fencing needs straight posts and even spacing, or the finish looks untidy. We set the posts first, check them for level, and then fix the boards to an even gap. It is a neat option for a seating corner or a section next to the patio.
Privacy and safety for children and pets
Sparkhill gardens are often used for everything at once: play, washing lines, a table and chairs. A secure boundary means children and pets can be outside without wandering. Closeboard or lap panels with a gravel board along the base leave no gap for small dogs to squeeze under.
Where you want a bit more height for privacy, trellis fitted along the top adds a few inches and gives climbers something to grow on. We keep within sensible heights and talk through the options with you first, so your neighbours are not surprised by what goes up.
A tidy finish around sheds and patios in B11
In a small garden, every item is close to the fence. We plan the line around sheds, patios and planting, leave enough room to reach the back of a shed, and clear away the offcuts when we finish. Picket fencing for a front garden is available too. We also work in Small Heath, Sparkbrook, Hall Green and Springfield, near Sparkhill.
Questions about fencing in Sparkhill
Will a slatted fence give enough privacy?
It depends on the gap between the boards. Tighter spacing gives more privacy, wider spacing lets more light through. We talk this through with you before starting, based on who can see into your Sparkhill garden and from where.
Can you fit trellis on top of existing fencing?
Often yes, if the posts are sound enough to carry the extra height and wind load. We check the existing fence first. If the posts are weak, it is usually better to renew that section than to build on it.
How do I get started?
Send us your address, a rough idea of the length of fence you want and what you hope to achieve, such as privacy or keeping a dog in. We will get back to you and arrange to look at the garden if needed.
