Fencing Guides & Advice
Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask most – what a fence should cost, how high it can be, who owns it, how to put it up and how to make it last.
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Choosing a fence
Styles, materials and prices – and which fence suits your garden, your neighbours and your budget.
How Much Does a New Fence Cost per Metre?
Realistic supply-and-fit prices for panel, closeboard, slatted and composite fencing, and what pushes a quote up.
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Types of Garden Fence Explained
Lap panels, closeboard, slatted, picket, composite and metal fencing compared – how they look, last and cost.
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The Best Fence for Privacy in a UK Garden
Which fences block the view best, how tall they can be, and how trellis and planting add privacy without planning issues.
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The Best Fence for Windy and Exposed Gardens
Why fences blow down, which designs cope best with strong wind and how to build one that stays standing.
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Composite Fencing: Pros, Cons and Costs
How wood-plastic composite fencing compares with timber on price, lifespan, looks and maintenance.
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Metal Fencing and Railings for Homes
Steel railings, aluminium slatted panels and wrought iron – strength, security, upkeep and UK costs.
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Acoustic Fencing: Can a Fence Reduce Road Noise?
How noise-reducing fences work, how much difference they make and what to ask for if you live near a busy road.
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Dog-Proof Fencing: Keeping Pets Safe in the Garden
Heights, gaps, diggers and jumpers – how to build a fence that keeps your dog in and other animals out.
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Front Garden Fencing Ideas and Rules
Picket fences, railings, low walls and hedges for front gardens – plus the 1m height rule next to a road.
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Hedge or Fence: Which Is Better for Your Garden?
Cost, privacy, wildlife, maintenance and wind – an honest comparison of a hedge and a fence for your boundary.
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Heights, planning permission, boundaries and how to agree a new fence without falling out.
Do I Need Planning Permission for a Fence?
The 1m and 2m rules, when they do not apply, how height is measured and what to do if you need a taller fence.
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How Tall Should a Garden Fence Be?
Standard fence heights for front gardens, back gardens, privacy and pets – and the limits you need to know.
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Which Fence Is Mine? Boundary Ownership Explained
How to find out who owns a boundary fence: deeds, title plans, T marks – and the common myths about left and right.
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Which Side of the Fence Faces the Neighbour?
The “good side” convention, why posts usually go on the owner's side and how to agree it with the neighbours.
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Fence Disputes with Neighbours: How to Resolve Them
Sharing costs, replacing a shared fence, things fixed to your fence and what to do if you cannot agree.
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Adding Trellis to Make a Fence Taller
How to add trellis to an existing fence, whether the posts can take it and how it affects the 2m height limit.
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Measuring up, setting posts and fitting panels – or what to look for in the contractor who does it for you.
How to Measure Up for a New Fence
Work out how many panels, posts and gravel boards you need – and what to measure before asking for quotes.
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How Deep Should Fence Posts Be?
The quarter rule, post lengths for each fence height, hole sizes and how to set posts so they do not lean.
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How to Put Up a Fence Panel: Step by Step
Tools, materials and a step-by-step method for installing fence panels between timber or concrete posts.
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Postcrete or Concrete for Fence Posts?
Rapid-setting post mix versus mixing your own concrete: strength, speed, cost and when to use each.
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Concrete or Timber Fence Posts?
Lifespan, looks, cost and installation compared – and when timber posts are still the better choice.
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How to Fence a Sloping Garden
Stepped panels or a raked fence? How to deal with slopes, gaps under panels and retaining soil.
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When Is the Best Time of Year to Put Up a Fence?
How the seasons affect fencing: ground conditions, lead times, prices and why autumn is often a good choice.
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How to Choose a Fencing Contractor
What a good quote includes, questions to ask, warning signs and how to compare prices fairly.
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Treating, painting and fixing a fence so it looks good and stands up to British weather for longer.
How to Paint or Stain a Garden Fence
Preparation, choosing fence paint or stain, brush or sprayer, and how to get an even finish that lasts.
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How to Paint a Wooden Fence: Preparation, Costs and Maintenance
What to do before the first brushstroke, what the job really costs, and how to keep a painted fence looking fresh for years.
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How to Treat a Fence and Make It Last Longer
Pressure treatment, preservers and simple habits that add years to the life of a timber fence.
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How Long Does a Fence Last?
Typical lifespans for panel, closeboard, composite and metal fences – and what makes one last longer than another.
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How to Fix a Leaning Fence Post
Why posts lean, when they can be straightened and when they need a repair spur or replacing.
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Storm-Proofing Your Fence (and What to Do After a Storm)
How to prepare a fence for winter storms, what to do if it blows down, and how home insurance treats fences.
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The Best Climbing Plants for Fences
Climbers that cover a fence without damaging it, how to support them, and the ones to avoid.
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