Fencing for Bourton-on-the-Water's stone cottages and compact gardens beside the Windrush, with neat panel runs, solid posts, repairs after bad weather and gates that fit small openings.
Bourton-on-the-Water is a popular Cotswold village on the River Windrush, full of stone cottages with compact gardens. Plots are small, neighbours are close, and a fence is as much about appearance and privacy as it is about keeping the garden contained.
SPR Trees and Landscapes covers the village for fencing, from fresh installations to repair work. Compact gardens leave little space for mistakes, so we take careful measurements and explain what will happen before it does. Your free quotation will list the posts, panels and finishing details, and we will mention any access issues such as narrow paths.
When a garden is only a few metres across, each panel is noticeable. We plan the layout so panels divide evenly and do not finish with a thin offcut. Posts are set in concrete, ideally not too close to a stone wall footing or cottage foundation, so we check before digging. For privacy next to a neighbour, closeboard or feather edge is a sound choice. If light is limited, lowering the height or adding a slatted top section stops the space feeling boxed in. Replacement work includes taking out the old fence and clearing away.
Gardens next to the river can stay damp, and damp is what rots timber posts. Add a strong gust through a gap between cottages and a weakened fence will give way. Our repairs cover fallen panels, snapped posts and leaning runs. If a post has rotted, we replace it rather than propping it, and we recommend concrete gravel boards to lift panels off wet soil. We also look at whether a different style, such as slatted panels, might handle the wind better in your spot.
Stone calls for calm, natural timber. Feather edge in a soft tone, a low picket fence or a simple post and rail line works well. Contemporary slatted panels can suit a courtyard or patio. Gates in a village like this are often narrow, so measure carefully: a single leaf gate that swings cleanly is better than a wide one that catches on a wall. We discuss hinges, latches and finish with you, and fit the gate so it lines up with the fence and the path.
We cover Bourton-on-the-Water and nearby Stow-on-the-Wold, Northleach and Moreton-in-Marsh. Because the village is popular, streets can be busy, and parking or deliveries may need a little planning, which we handle when arranging a start date. Many gardens have access only through a house or a narrow lane, and we carry materials in by hand where required. If you want a fence that suits the stone and the setting, get in touch for a free quote.
We also take on garden fencing work in nearby Stow-on-the-Wold, Northleach, Moreton-in-Marsh.
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Yes. We carry panels, posts and bags by hand if a vehicle cannot reach. It can take a little longer, so we allow for it in the quotation. Please describe the access when you contact us.
Many boundaries are around the usual height for privacy, but in a tiny garden a slightly lower fence or slatted top can feel less enclosed. We can talk about heights and what is sensible for your plot.
Treatment helps, but position matters more. Keep timber off soil with gravel boards, avoid piling soil against panels, and make sure rainwater drains away from the base.
SPR Trees & Landscapes, 6 Rose Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9PY
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