Decide what the fence needs to achieve
Privacy, security, pet containment, appearance and wind exposure lead to different choices of height and construction.
Everso Local advice · Fencing & Boundaries
Choosing garden fencing: privacy, wind and boundaries
A homeowner guide to choosing and planning replacement fencing and gates. This guide is designed to help you have a better first conversation and make a more informed decision, not to replace assessment by an appropriately competent professional.
Do not ignore posts and ground conditions
The visible panels are only part of a fence. Post material, spacing, fixing method and ground conditions strongly affect durability.
Be clear about the boundary
Before replacing a disputed or unclear boundary, establish what you are entitled to alter. A contractor should not be expected to resolve a legal boundary disagreement.
Questions customers commonly ask
What makes fencing last longer?
Suitable posts and fixings, sound installation, appropriate materials and avoiding prolonged ground moisture around vulnerable timber all help.
Is the tallest fence always best for privacy?
No. Exposure, planning constraints, neighbouring amenity and the character of the garden also matter.