Posts take the strain when the wind blows, so a repair starts there. A new panel fixed to a rotten post soon fails again. Blown panels and leaning sections on sound posts can often be put right without replacing the whole run.
For new fences, timber posts are set in concrete or driven into the ground. Concrete posts and gravel boards last longer in wet ground and keep the timber off the soil, where it rots first.
What the work covers
Vertical feather-edge boards on rails, suited to exposed gardens.
Ready-made panels between slotted posts, so a single section can be lifted out later.
Low, spaced pales, often used at the front of a house.
Horizontal rails on timber posts for fields, paddocks and open boundaries.
Replacement posts, panels and rails after wind damage or rot.
Questions people ask
How much does a new fence cost?
The price depends on the length and height, the fence type, the posts, whether the old fence comes down and what the ground is like.
Do I need planning permission for a 6 ft fence?
A 6 ft fence is about 1.8 metres high. In Wales, a fence up to 2 metres in a back garden is usually permitted development for a house. Next to a road, or the path alongside it, the limit is 1 metre.
Should I choose concrete or timber posts?
Concrete posts resist rot and suit wet or exposed ground. Timber posts look softer in a garden and can be stained to match the boards.
Can one blown-down panel be replaced on its own?
Yes, if the posts are sound and a panel of the same size is available. If the posts have rotted, that section needs new posts too.
Can a landlord arrange a fence repair at a rented house?
Yes. Send the address, photos of the damage and the length of fence affected, and say how the tenant can be contacted for access.