Fencing in Upton-upon-Severn: Posts, Panels and Gates

We fit and repair timber and composite fencing and gates around Upton-upon-Severn, Kempsey, Hanley Castle and Pershore, with posts set to suit the ground rather than a one-size-fits-all depth. A fence is only as steady as the ground holding it, and soft soil needs more care than firm.

Choosing materials for wet ground

Timber is a good, flexible option if it is treated and kept off the soil. A gravel board along the base stops panels sitting in water, and concrete or metal posts last longer than bare timber in damp conditions. Composite panels resist rot completely and need little upkeep, though the posts still need a solid footing.

In every case, a drained post hole matters, because water that sits around a post is what rots it.

• Treated timber panels with gravel boards
• Composite fencing for low upkeep
• Concrete or metal posts for damp ground
• Gates on strong posts with galvanised fittings

Height, ownership and storm repairs

Fences are generally permitted 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. Your local council can confirm the rules for your address. Boundary ownership depends on your title deeds, so talk to neighbours before work begins.

After a storm or high water, we can repair posts and panels, or replace a whole run if the damage is widespread. We look at the line at the free site visit and tell you which parts are worth saving. Panels that look fine can hide rotten post bases, so we check at ground level.