Garden Fencing in Wychbold: Panels, Gates and Repairs
In a family garden, the fence does a lot of quiet work. It keeps the dog in, the football out of next door's flower bed and gives you a bit of privacy on the patio. In Wychbold, where gardens are typically family sized, getting the boundary right is a worthwhile job. A well-built fence also adds to the finish of the garden, in the same way that a good frame does for a picture.
We fit and repair timber and composite fencing and gates across Wychbold, Droitwich Spa, Fernhill Heath and Ombersley.
Panels and posts for children and pets
Solid closeboard or lapped panels give privacy and keep pets in. Gaps beneath panels can be closed with gravel boards, which also protect the bottom of timber from damp ground. Fixings should be galvanised or stainless, as ordinary screws rust and stain the timber.
A gate is the weak point for escaping dogs and wandering toddlers, so latches should be high, firm and self-closing where possible. Replacing a single failed post is usually quicker and less disruptive than renewing the whole run.
- Closeboard or lapped panels for privacy
- Gravel boards to close gaps and protect timber
- Self-closing gates with secure latches
- Composite panels for less upkeep
- Posts set firmly in concrete or fixed with metal spurs
Heights, neighbours and repairs
Fence heights are generally limited to 2 m at the back and sides and 1 m next to a highway or footpath, though listed buildings, conservation areas and some estates differ. Check with your local council, and speak to the neighbour about who owns the boundary. If a neighbour shares the boundary, agree the line and the style together before any work begins.
Leaning posts and missing panels can usually be repaired. We can look at the whole run during a free site visit and tell you whether to repair or replace.
Fencing ideas
Illustrative examples of the styles and materials we install. See the full gallery.
Helpful guides
Timber or Composite Fencing: Which Lasts Longer in a Garden?
An honest comparison of timber and composite fencing covering rot, staining, fade, wind load, posts and repairs.
Read the guideGarden Fencing for Pets, Children and Security
Practical points on gaps, height, latches and visibility when a fence needs to contain pets, protect children or deter intruders.
Read the guideOther work we do in Wychbold
Fencing near Wychbold
Fencing in Wychbold: common questions
Can a leaning fence be straightened?
Sometimes, when the posts are sound and the lean is slight. If the post has rotted at ground level, replacing it is the lasting answer. Fence posts do most of the work, so they should be checked first. Taller panels catch more wind, so posts and bracing should be sized to suit.
Should I choose timber or composite?
Timber is traditional and easier to repair, but needs periodic treatment. Composite needs hardly any upkeep, so it suits people who want to forget about the fence once it is up. Composite is the sensible choice if you would rather not paint or stain.
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