Plain, sensible fencing for Northleach, a small Cotswold wool town in stone, with advice on replacing tired boundaries, mending storm damage and choosing gates that suit older properties.
Northleach is a small Cotswold wool town in stone, quieter than some of its neighbours, with a mix of old streets and gardens of all shapes. For fencing, that tends to mean boundaries that have been patched over decades and now need either a proper repair or a fresh start.
If that sounds familiar, SPR Trees and Landscapes can help. We cover Northleach for fence installation, post replacement and repairs, and we start with a visit and a free quotation. We will say what is worth saving, what should be replaced and how to get a result that lasts, without pushing you towards more than the job needs.
If a fence has been repaired more than once, it is often time to rebuild. We take down the old run, remove stumps and broken footings, and mark a new line. Posts go in concrete, with a spacing that suits the panel size, and a gravel board runs underneath. Because many Northleach gardens border stone walls or hedges, we position posts so they do not damage either. The new fence can follow the old line or be adjusted for a straighter, tidier boundary, whichever you prefer.
The wolds can be exposed, and a garden on higher ground takes more wind than one tucked behind buildings. Fallen panels, cracked rails and loose posts are the usual signs. We can often repair them, particularly where the posts are sound. If not, we explain what a stronger rebuild would involve. To reduce future damage, an option is to use slatted or semi-open panels that let some air through. We also check fixings, brackets and post caps, which tend to be forgotten until something comes loose.
Choose timber in a natural tone that sits quietly beside stone. Feather edge is the dependable everyday option, waney edge adds a more rural touch, and post and rail suits garden edges that meet fields. Gates should be in proportion. A tall solid gate beside a low picket fence looks wrong, so we match the style and height. We also talk through practicalities, such as which way the gate opens, how wide it needs to be, and what type of latch suits you.
We work in Northleach and travel to Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Cirencester for fencing jobs. As a small stone-built wool town, it has a settled, traditional feel, and we try to keep the look of new fencing modest and in keeping. Rural-edge gardens may need different advice from those in the centre. Tell us about your boundary, and we will arrange a visit and offer free advice with your quotation.
We also take on garden fencing work in nearby Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cirencester.
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Yes, if the posts are solid and straight. We test them first. If they are rotted at the base, new panels will not last, and replacing the posts at the same time is better value.
Waney edge boards have a natural, uneven edge where the bark line has been left. They overlap horizontally, giving a more rustic look than smooth feather edge, and suit rural or informal gardens.
Yes. Free quotations and advice are part of what we do. We will look at the boundary, tell you what we think and explain the options, with no pressure to proceed.
SPR Trees & Landscapes, 6 Rose Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9PY
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