New fences, replacement panels, broken posts and gates for homes in Worcester and the surrounding counties, fitted by a local team that will tell you plainly whether repair or replacement makes sense.
A garden fence does three jobs at once: it marks the boundary, keeps children and pets where they should be, and gives you a little privacy. When it fails, usually after a rough winter, it quickly becomes an urgent job. SPR Trees and Landscapes is based in Worcester and supplies and fits garden fencing for homeowners across Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and north Warwickshire, from one replacement panel to a full run along a back boundary.
Most fencing enquiries start with a walk around the garden. We look at the ground, the line of the boundary, which side the fence belongs to and what the existing posts are doing. Often the panels are sound and the posts have rotted at ground level, which changes the quotation a great deal. Quotations and advice are free, and we will say so if a repair is enough.
Panels get most of the attention, but the posts decide how long a fence lasts. A post that sits in soil with no protection will usually rot at the base long before the panel wears out, so replacing panels on tired posts only delays the next call-out. When we replace a run we check every post, look at how deep and how firmly each one is set, and talk through whether concrete posts or timber posts suit the ground. Heavy clay, which is common around Worcester, holds water and puts extra strain on timber, while lighter soils drain better. We also check the line against what is already on site, because moving a boundary even slightly can cause problems with neighbours.
Gales rarely take down a whole fence at once. They usually lift a few panels, snap a weak post or push a leaning section over after the ground has been soaked. If a fence has come down, the first job is making the garden safe and secure again, then looking at why it failed. Sometimes one broken post and a couple of panels is all it needs. Other times the whole run has been leaning for years and the storm simply finished it off. We will explain what we find, give you a clear quotation, and say if a temporary fix is sensible while you wait for materials. Neighbours should be told before any work begins on a shared boundary.
The right style depends on what the fence is for. A tall, solid fence suits a garden that needs privacy or protection from wind, while a lower or open design lets light through and costs less to put up. Exposed gardens on hillsides or open edges may need panels that let some wind pass rather than a solid wall that takes the full force. Gates deserve the same thought: width for a wheelbarrow or bins, which way they open, and whether the posts either side are strong enough to carry the weight. We can talk you through the options on site and fit the gate at the same time as the fence.
For a new boundary or a garden that has never been properly enclosed, our Garden Fence Installation starts with measuring the line, checking levels and marking out post positions. Garden Boundary Fencing needs care where ground changes level or where it meets an existing wall or hedge. Timber Garden Fencing is the usual choice because it is easy to adapt to awkward plots, and we explain how to look after it once it is up.
Read the guide →Garden Fence Replacement is worth considering when posts are rotting at the base, panels are loose and the whole run leans. Patching a fence in that state tends to cost more over time. We take out the old fence, deal with the waste, check the line and fit new posts and panels, usually keeping gates and neighbours in mind. We will tell you honestly when replacing only part of the run is enough.
Read the guide →Not every tired fence needs replacing. Garden Fence Repairs cover loose or split rails, a panel that has dropped out of its fixings, broken arris rails, a leaning section that can be straightened and a gate that has dropped on its hinges. We look at the surrounding timber first, because a repair is only sensible where the rest of the run is still sound enough to hold it.
Read the guide →After a gale, a fence can fail suddenly and leave a garden open to the road, pets or neighbours. Emergency Fence Repairs focus on making the boundary secure first. Storm Damage Fence Repairs then sort out the lasting fix, and Wind Damaged Fence Repairs often involve replacing a few posts and panels rather than the whole run. Ring or message us with photos and we will advise on the next step.
Read the guide →A single failure usually has a simple cause. Fallen Fence Panel Replacement is straightforward when the posts either side are still firm and the fixings are sound. Broken Fence Post Repairs and Fence Post Replacement take more work, because the old post and its footing have to come out before a new one can be set. We often fit concrete posts where the ground is wet, and match the new panels to the old.
Read the guide →Closeboard Fencing and Feather Edge Fencing are built on site from overlapping vertical boards fixed to rails between posts. The result is a solid, heavy-duty boundary that gives strong privacy and stands up well to wind. Because it is assembled board by board it copes with slopes and uneven ground better than ready-made panels, though it usually takes longer to fit and the quotation reflects that.
Read the guide →Overlap Panel Fencing is the familiar ready-made panel made from thin horizontal boards that overlap one another in a light frame. It is quick to fit and is often the most economical way to fence a standard garden on level ground. It is not as heavy or as strong as board-built fencing, so it suits sheltered gardens better than exposed ones, and the posts matter a great deal.
Read the guide →Waney Edge Fencing has boards with a natural uneven edge, which gives a more rustic look than straight-cut timber. It fits well in cottage gardens, country settings and larger plots where a rural feel suits the property. The overlapping boards give reasonable privacy, and the panels are fitted between posts in the same way as other framed fencing. We can show you how it sits against your house and planting before you decide.
Read the guide →Slatted Garden Fencing uses evenly spaced horizontal or vertical timber slats, with small gaps that let air and a little light through. Contemporary Garden Fencing is often chosen for modern houses, new-build plots and tidy courtyard gardens, where a clean, regular line suits the architecture. The gaps reduce wind loading compared with a solid screen, but they also reduce privacy, so spacing is worth discussing.
Read the guide →Picket Fencing is a low, open front-garden boundary that marks the edge of the plot without closing it off. Post and Rail Fencing is simpler still, with horizontal rails between sturdy posts, and is widely used round paddocks, field edges and large rural gardens. Neither gives privacy, but both define a boundary neatly, and wire or mesh can be added if pets or livestock need containing.
Read the guide →A gate is used far more often than a fence, so it needs to be built properly. Garden Gate Installation covers side-return gates, front pedestrian gates and wider access gates for bins or vehicles. Garden Gate Replacement is common where the old frame has dropped or the posts have moved. We match the gate to the fence style, fit sturdy hinges and a latch you can reach, and set the posts to carry the weight.
Read the guide →Concrete Fence Posts do not rot, which makes them a sensible choice in wet or heavy ground, and they are often used with timber panels slotted between them. Concrete Gravel Boards sit along the bottom of the fence so that timber panels stay clear of the soil and damp. It costs a little more to fit them at the start, but it usually extends the life of the panels noticeably.
Read the guide →Select your town to see how we handle garden fencing locally.
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Push firmly on each post. If several move, wobble at ground level or are soft when you press a screwdriver in, the fence is near the end of its life and replacement is usually wiser. If the posts are firm and only a few panels or rails have failed, a repair is normally enough.
It varies from property to property. Title plans and deeds sometimes show boundary responsibility, and in some streets the fence is simply understood to belong to one side. We cannot give legal advice, but we can fit the fence where you tell us the boundary is, and we suggest talking to neighbours before work starts.
Yes, we can remove the old panels and posts as part of the job and take the waste away. Please mention it when you ask for a quotation, together with anything that makes access awkward, such as a narrow side passage or a steep garden, as this affects how the work is planned.
Usually yes. Send photos and your postcode and we will advise on what is needed. Sometimes a few new posts and panels will restore the fence, and sometimes the whole run is too weak to repair. If the garden is open in the meantime, we can talk about making it secure first.
SPR Trees & Landscapes, 6 Rose Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9PY
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