Fencing in Stow-on-the-Wold, a high Cotswold town where exposed gardens need firm posts, wind-tolerant designs and styles that sit comfortably beside local stone.
Stow-on-the-Wold stands high on the Cotswold hills, and weather is a big part of any outdoor job there. Wind sweeps over exposed gardens, and a fence that looks sturdy in a sheltered street can struggle here. Stone buildings set the visual standard for what a boundary should look like.
We install, repair and replace garden fencing in Stow-on-the-Wold. Our approach is to look first at the exposure and the ground, then pick a design to match, and to give you an honest written quotation after a free visit. We are as happy to repair one panel as to fence a whole garden.
On high ground the posts do the heavy lifting. A tall panel fence is a large surface for wind to push on, so posts need depth and a proper concrete footing. Shallow soil over stone can make deep holes slow work, and we allow for that when planning. Where digging is difficult, a different anchoring method may be needed. Replacement is a chance to reconsider fence height; a slightly lower fence, or a trellis-topped design with gaps, may hold up better than a solid screen. Concrete gravel boards and treated timber help panels last.
After a gale the typical sight is a fence laid flat or leaning, usually because a post has snapped or the footing has lifted. We start by making the area safe, then work out whether the posts, panels or both need replacing. If one section keeps failing in each storm, the cause is usually position rather than bad luck, and an open slatted design or a windbreak hedge alongside may help. Storm damage fence repairs are easier to quote if you tell us roughly how long the damaged run is and whether a gate is involved.
Stone houses suit natural, muted timber. Feather edge, waney edge and simple post and rail are all fitting, and a slatted contemporary fence can look sharp with modern extensions. Gates at the front are on show, so proportions and hardware matter; a well-hung timber gate with a good latch makes a good impression. At the side, a gate wide enough for bins and a mower saves frustration. Heavier gates need substantial posts, so in exposed spots we set them deeper and brace carefully.
Our coverage includes Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Moreton-in-Marsh and Northleach. Many properties in the area have mature stone walls, hedges and sloping lanes, so fences often have to fit around existing features. Being up high, weather can interrupt work, and we will rearrange rather than push on in poor conditions. Please mention parking and access when you call. Quotations are free and we can look at repair-only jobs.
We also take on garden fencing work in nearby Bourton-on-the-Water, Moreton-in-Marsh, Northleach.
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Up to two metres at the rear and sides is the usual limit, with lower limits next to a road. On exposed ground, taller does not always mean stronger; a lower or more open fence may survive wind longer. Check with your local authority if unsure about your plot.
Usually, though it takes more time. Holes may need breaking out, or posts may be fixed with an alternative method. We check the ground by probing during the visit, and the quotation allows for the extra work if needed.
Soft browns and greys generally sit well, and natural timber weathers to a similar silvery tone over time. We advise against very bright shades. It helps to look at a sample in daylight alongside your own walls before deciding.
SPR Trees & Landscapes, 6 Rose Avenue, Worcester, WR4 9PY
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