Pontypool climbs steadily up towards the edge of the Brecon Beacons, and many gardens there follow the hill. Whether you live in an older terrace or a newer home, the fence has to hold its line on a slope and stand up to the weather. We supply and fit new garden fencing in Pontypool, from single panels to full boundaries.
If your current fence is leaning, rotten or no longer private, get in touch and we will arrange a time to look at it with you, talk through a sensible plan and explain what the work would involve.
A fence on a hillside has to be planned before a single post goes in. In Pontypool we look at how the garden falls, then decide whether stepped panels or a raked run will look better and work better for your particular garden. Stepped panels give a level top and clean steps, while raked panels follow the slope in one smooth line, which some people prefer.
The ground on a slope can move, so post depth and firmness are crucial. We dig properly, set each post firmly and check it stands true, then use gravel boards to keep the base of each panel clear of soil and standing water, which is where fence timber usually starts to rot. Well-packed backfill around each post also stops it leaning downhill.
Pontypool has older terraces with narrow gardens and newer houses with more open plots. Terraced boundaries are often shared and close to windows, so we pay attention to height and finish, and to fitting a fence tight against a house wall or outbuilding without leaving awkward gaps. Each board or panel is cut to suit the space rather than forced in at a standard size.
Newer homes tend to have wider, flatter lawns where a long run of close-board or panel fencing suits the plot. There the key is a straight line and firm posts, with a gate where you need access. We talk through the options and can plan the whole boundary so it suits both the house and the way you use the garden, including which way a gate should swing.
Wooded slopes around Pontypool mean leaf fall, damp and roots near some boundaries, so we position posts with care and recommend gravel boards. Agree the line with your neighbour and check height rules with the council before you order. When the job is finished, we take the old fence away so the garden is left clear. We also cover Griffithstown, Trevethin, Blaenavon and Cwmbran.
A few jobs we have completed. We also work in and around Pontypool.
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.
See the project →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.
See the project →We work across South Wales. Pick your town to see how garden fencing works locally.
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 →Stepped panels keep the top level and suit steeper ground, with gravel boards closing the gaps below. Raked panels follow the slope in one line, which suits gentler gradients. We look at your Pontypool garden and recommend the better fit.
Yes. We cut the panels or boards to fit tightly against walls and outbuildings, leaving no awkward gaps. Where the ground is uneven, we adjust the finish so the join stays neat and keeps rain out of the gap behind it.
Wet soil against the timber is the usual cause. New gravel boards lift the panels clear of the ground, and good drainage around the posts helps. We can fit these as part of a replacement and keep the base dry.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.