Fencing · Reading, Berkshire
Reading fencing, done thoroughly.
A small, family-run team building fencing across Reading and the surrounding Berkshire postcodes. Same crew on site every day, work that's meant to age well.
Workshop in GU15 - close to Reading
Same team on site every day
10+ years across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire
Typical book-in is two to four weeks; build two to five days on site.
What we mean by fencing
The bit beneath the surface.
Most failed fences didn't fail on the boards. They failed at the post - concreted shallow, in the wrong mix, or in a softwood post that was never going to last ten winters. Get the post right and the rest follows.
Posts set properly, every time
Oak or pressure-treated to grade, set 600mm deep in haunched post-mix concrete with a 50mm gravel base. The bit nobody sees; the bit that decides everything.
Boards built to outlive the run
Feather edge over closeboard every time - stronger, longer-lived, and repairable board-by-board rather than panel-by-panel.
Lines straight, gates that close
Lines pulled with a string and a level, not eyeballed. Gates hung with proper ironmongery so they still close cleanly in the third winter.
Why this works in Reading
Locally tuned, not location-swapped.
What we build for Reading gardens isn't generic fencing - the materials, the falls and the finish are tuned to the houses we see across the area.
Older Reading suburbs often have long, narrow gardens with original boundary walls. We design with the proportions in mind - wider terraces close to the house, planted zones, and a quiet end-of-garden destination.
- Long narrow proportions - Zoned layouts with planting screens make a long garden feel larger and more interesting than a single open run.
- Limited rear access - Barrowed materials, careful route protection through the house when needed, and a tidy site throughout.
- Mixed Victorian boundary walls - Protected during dig, repaired where they need it; the existing fabric is usually worth keeping.
Recent fencing
A few from in and around Reading.
Hand-picked from recent projects across Berkshire. Same approach, different gardens.
How we build it
The detail, in plain numbers.
Posts
Oak or treated softwood, 600mm in haunched concrete
Boards
Feather edge, gravel boards beneath, capping rail on top
Fixings
Galvanised or stainless - never bright steel
Gates
Hung on adjustable hinges, proper drop bolts
BudgetMost domestic fencing runs sit between £1,800 and £6,500 depending on length, post grade and gates.
TimingTypical book-in is two to four weeks; build two to five days on site.
Common questions
What Reading clients usually ask about fencing.
Do you build gates and screening too?+
Yes - pedestrian gates, driveway gates, slatted screens, planters integrated into the fence line. Built in matching timber so they read as one piece.
Feather edge or closeboard - what do you recommend?+
Feather edge nearly always. It's stronger, lasts longer, looks better and you can replace a single board without lifting a whole panel. Closeboard is cheaper up front; the price difference is usually paid back twice over within ten years.
How long does a typical fence run take?+
A 20–30m run takes two to three days from clearing the line to hanging the gate. Larger runs with retaining or stepped levels stretch to a week.
Can you keep our existing posts and just replace the boards?+
Sometimes - if the posts are sound, set deep enough and still plumb. We check honestly on the first visit. Replacing boards on rotten posts is a false economy and we'll say so.
Other work in Reading
Same team, different parts of the garden.
Nearby
Fencing in nearby areas.
Reading · Berkshire
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