Southampton and within 20 miles
Fencing Contractors in Southampton
Strong, tidy garden fencing fitted to improve privacy, security and the shape of your outdoor space.
Local installation details
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Planned for your property
A sound foundation and a finish that belongs
Good fencing should sit straight, feel secure and suit the garden around it. We can replace tired boundaries or install new fencing as part of a wider garden redesign.
Ashley stays closely involved from the first conversation to the final tidy-up, so you always know who is responsible for your project.
What you can expect
- Secure posts and solid installation
- Old fencing removed where agreed
- Styles to suit traditional and modern gardens
Fence installers for full runs and single bays
Fencing is the trade Ashley says he lives for, and it shows in the detail: posts set to a string line, gravel boards at the base to keep timber off wet soil, and a run that looks straight from both ends of the garden. As fence installers we fit new boundaries, replace tired ones and build fencing into wider garden redesigns.
Fence repairs: fix it or replace it?
A leaning fence does not always mean a whole new run. A single blown panel, one snapped post or a rotten gravel board can often be put right on its own. When several posts have rotted at ground level, or the panels are failing along the length, replacement is usually the better spend. Our fence repair guide explains how we make that call.
Fence installation from one local contractor
Most people looking for fencing contractors near them want the same few things: a boundary that stands straight, posts that stay put in a winter gale and somebody who turns up and finishes the job. Garden fencing here is fitted by Ashley himself, from lifting the old run to capping the final post, so the person who measured the boundary is the person setting the string line.
Fence panels fitted between concrete or timber posts are the quickest way to renew a boundary. Close board fencing is built in place from rails and overlapping boards, which makes it stronger on exposed runs and easier to follow a slope. Either can sit on a gravel board that keeps the timber off damp soil. Our comparison of panel and close board fencing explains which suits which garden.
Local fencing pages and repairs
If only part of the boundary has failed, the fence repairs page covers single panels, snapped posts and rotten gravel boards. For fence fitters in nearby towns, the Eastleigh and Winchester pages explain how estate boundaries and older, larger plots change the approach.
Also worth reading: fence repairs.
Costs
Fencing priced by the panel
Fencing is the easiest part of a garden to cost, because it is measured in bays. Take the length of the run, divide it by 1.8 metres and you have roughly the number of bays we will be quoting for.
Guide figures only, based on recent local work. Your quotation follows a site visit.
Timescales
How fitting day runs
Clearing the line
Old panels and posts lifted and stacked for removal.
Setting posts
Post holes dug, posts plumbed and concreted along a string line.
Fitting bays
Panels or boards fitted to the run, gravel boards set at the base.
Finishing
Caps fitted, line checked from both ends and the ground raked over.
Guides
Helpful reading before you commit
Book winter groundwork so your garden is ready for spring
Which garden jobs are better done in the cold months, which should wait, and how to phase the work sensibly.
Read the guide ProcessThe right order of work for a garden redesign
What comes first, what comes last, and the sequencing mistakes that force people to pay for the same work twice.
Read the guide ComparisonsFence panels or closeboard: which suits your garden?
Two common ways to fence a garden, built very differently. How they compare on strength, repairs and looks.
Read the guide CostsFence installation cost in Southampton
Per bay prices for panel and close board fencing, what concrete posts add and the cost of clearing the old run.
Read the guide ComparisonsConcrete vs timber fence posts
How concrete and timber posts compare on lifespan, wind, looks and cost, and why fences blow down in storms.
Read the guide ProcessRotten Fence Posts: Dealing with a Storm-Damaged Fence
Rotten fence posts can let an otherwise serviceable fence lean or collapse when strong wind arrives.
Read the guideCommon questions
Fencing: your questions answered
How much does it cost to replace a fence in Southampton?
Most replacement runs land between £95 and £220 per 1.8 metre bay fitted, depending on whether you choose panels or close board and timber or concrete posts.
Whose fence is it, mine or my neighbour's?
Your deeds or title plan will usually show which boundary you maintain. We are happy to fit only up to the line you own.
Can fencing be fitted in wet weather?
Yes. Fencing is one of the best winter jobs, and the posts set perfectly well in cold, damp ground.
How long will a new fence last?
A close board fence on concrete posts should give you fifteen years or more. Panels on timber posts typically need attention sooner.
Do you fit gates as well?
Yes, side gates and garden gates are fitted as part of the run with the frame and ironmongery included in the quote.
Do I need planning permission for a new garden fence?
Most like for like replacements do not, but height limits apply, particularly beside a road or footpath, and listed homes or conservation areas can differ. Check the Planning Portal or ask your council before you go taller.
Plan ahead
Book winter groundwork so your garden is ready for spring
Autumn and winter are useful times to tackle digouts, levelling, fencing and foundations. Get the preparation done before the days get longer.
Areas covered
Local landscaping within 20 miles
Ready to improve your garden?
Arrange a free site quotation with Ashley.