Fencing · Swallowfield, Berkshire
Fencing in Swallowfield.
Considered fencing for homes across RG7. We're locally based, work to one programme, and stay on site until the job's properly finished.
Workshop in GU15 - close to Swallowfield
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 Swallowfield
Locally tuned, not location-swapped.
Swallowfield fencing projects share a pattern. The houses are well-loved, the kitchens have usually been extended, and the garden is the part that's been waiting its turn.
Several Swallowfield gardens border the floodplain - drainage and falls done properly really matter here, and we'd rather take longer on the groundwork than have a patio sink in five winters.
Recent fencing
A few from in and around Swallowfield.
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 Swallowfield clients usually ask about fencing.
Will you deal with our neighbour about the boundary?+
Yes - happily. Most boundary work goes more smoothly when neighbours are spoken to in advance, and we're used to handling the conversation calmly. We'd usually visit them with you before quoting.
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.
Other work in Swallowfield
Same team, different parts of the garden.
Nearby
Fencing in nearby areas.
Swallowfield · Berkshire
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