Fence and gate installation and repair
Fencing and Gates
Fencing and gates covers installing and repairing boundary fencing, screening and gates in timber, panel or metal, including post replacement and storm damage repairs.
Definition
What fencing & gates involves
Fencing work ranges from replacing a handful of storm-damaged panels to a full boundary fence and gate installation. Options include closeboard, panel, trellis and metal fencing and railings, along with pedestrian and vehicle gates.
Suitable for
- New boundary fencing between properties or around a garden
- Storm-damaged fence and panel repairs
- Pedestrian and vehicle gate installation
- Screening for privacy or bin storage
Not suitable for
- Boundary disputes over the exact line of a fence, which is a legal matter between neighbours to resolve before installation
Process
How the work is carried out
- 01
Assessment
Confirming boundary lines, ground conditions and the fencing or gate style wanted.
- 02
Post installation
Setting posts, usually in concrete, to the correct depth for the fence height and ground type.
- 03
Panel or fencing installation
Fitting panels, boarding or railings to the posts.
- 04
Gates
Hanging and adjusting gates, including hardware and locking where specified.
- 05
Finishing
Treating or finishing timber as specified.
Typical timescale
A standard garden fence run is typically completed within one to two days; larger boundary projects or bespoke gates take longer.
Cost guidance
Cost depends on fence length, height, material and ground conditions for posts. An itemised quotation follows a site visit.
Limitations and exclusions
- Confirming the exact legal boundary line is the property owner's responsibility, not ours — we install to the line you confirm
- Concrete post-setting needs time to cure before a fence takes full load, which we factor into the programme
Areas we cover
Fencing & Gates across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London
Local property styles, planning authorities and neighbourhood coverage for fencing & gates in each town we work in.
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FAQs
Fencing & Gates FAQs
How deep do fence posts need to be set?
As a general guide, posts are typically set to around a third of their above-ground height, in concrete, though this varies with fence height, wind exposure and ground conditions — we confirm the right depth on site.
Discuss your fencing & gates project
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19.