Gardens in Chepstow rarely sit on flat ground. Between the steep, wooded slopes above the Wye and the period houses with their long, narrow plots, a fence here has to cope with gradient, damp and the roots of mature trees. We fit and replace garden fencing across Chepstow, with posts set properly and panels cut to follow the land.
If your boundary is leaning, rotten at the base or simply no longer private, we will come and look at it, talk through what the ground allows and agree a sensible plan with you before we order any timber or dig a single hole.
A fence on a gradient needs more thought than one on a flat lawn. In Chepstow we often work on gardens that fall away towards the river or climb into woodland, so we plan the run first, deciding whether to step the panels, rake them or use a close-board style that follows the contour. The aim is a fence that looks tidy and keeps its line, rather than one that gaps at the bottom.
Posts matter even more on a slope, because the ground tends to move and water runs through it. We dig to a proper depth and set each post firmly, checking it stands plumb before the next one goes in. That extra care is what stops a fence creeping downhill after the first wet winter, and it is why we never rush the setting out on a hillside plot.
Many Chepstow gardens have large trees close to the boundary, and the Wye Valley setting means roots and overhanging branches are part of the picture. Digging post holes next to a big root can harm the tree and weaken the fence, so we move a post a little where we need to and avoid cutting major roots wherever we can, even if it changes the spacing.
If branches are pressing on an old fence, or ivy has pulled panels apart, we can deal with that as part of the job. Because we also work as tree surgeons, we can sort the planting and the fencing in a single visit, which saves you coordinating two different tradespeople for one boundary, and keeps the new fence clear of future damage.
Before replacing a boundary in Chepstow, check who owns which fence and talk to the neighbour, since many older properties have uncertain lines. Heights near a road or on a steep bank are also worth confirming with the council. We take the old fence away when we finish. We also cover Tutshill, Mathern, Caerwent and Shirenewton if you live just outside town.
A few jobs we have completed. We also work in and around Chepstow.
Garden FencingOld weathered fence panels taken down and new close-boarded fencing fitted beside a conservatory in a Cardiff back garden.
See the project →Garden FencingA fence replacement part-way through in a Cwmbran garden, with fresh posts and rails standing in the gap beside a brick house.
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Garden FencingNew fence posts and a panel laid out beside a swimming pool in an Ogmore-by-Sea garden at the start of a fencing job.
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For privacy, solid timber close-board or well-made lapped panels on firm posts usually work well, provided the fence suits your wind, slope and boundary.
Read the guide →Timber is the familiar, adaptable choice for most gardens, while composite trades a higher outlay for less upkeep, so the right answer depends on your priorities.
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Tree surgery is priced job by job rather than from a fixed list, so this guide explains what moves the cost up or down and how to get a firm figure.
Read the guide →Yes, we do this often. We plan the run to follow the slope, stepping or raking the panels as needed, and set the posts deep enough to hold against moving ground. We will tell you honestly if a particular layout will not work well.
We try to avoid cutting any major root, so we adjust the post position slightly instead. A small change in spacing is better for both the tree and the fence. If a tree is the real problem, we can talk through pruning options too.
Height limits can apply, especially beside a road or in some designated areas, and rules vary. We suggest checking with the council before ordering anything tall. We are happy to talk through what you want and help you plan a fence that fits.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.