Fencing and Gates for Hillside Gardens in Great Malvern

We fit timber and composite fencing, gates and repairs in Great Malvern, Malvern Link, Hanley Swan, Leigh Sinton and Upton-upon-Severn. On a gradient, the run of the fence is worked out against the ground before any posts are set.

Stepped panels or a raked fence

Standard panels are flat, so on a slope they are usually installed in steps, each panel a little lower than the last, leaving a small gap beneath where the ground rises. Boards can also be fitted individually to follow the slope, which gives a continuous line but takes more work. A boundary above or below a neighbour's garden needs extra thought, since the ground level on each side changes how tall the fence appears.

Posts need solid footings, since a fence on a slope catches wind and carries its own weight downhill. Concrete, timber or metal posts each have a place, and the choice depends on the ground and the height of the fence. A fence across the face of a bank may also have soil pushing against it, which is a job for a retaining structure and not for fence panels.

• Stepped panels for a straightforward, tidy finish on a moderate fall
• Board-by-board fencing where a continuous line suits the garden
• Timber for a natural look, composite where low upkeep matters
• Gravel boards at the base where soil builds up against the fence

Heights, boundaries and repairs

Permitted-development fence heights are generally up to 2 m at the back and sides and up to 1 m next to a highway or footpath, with different rules for listed buildings, conservation areas and some estates. On a slope, measure from the ground level at each post, and check with your local council. Boundary ownership depends on your title deeds, so talk to neighbours first.

We also repair leaning posts and damaged panels, and fit or rehang gates. A free site visit and quote lets us see the fall of the ground and recommend a fence that suits it.