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Fencing

Boundaries, screening and garden fencing.

9 articles

Worn timber garden fencing showing signs of deterioration in a British garden.

When Is It Worth Replacing an Entire Fence?

Is your garden fence leaning, rotting or breaking apart? Learn when repairs are enough, when partial replacement makes sense and when installing an entirely new fence is worth considering.

Mekail23 October 20269 min read

Wooden fence panels protected from rot with concrete gravel boards in a well-maintained Surrey garden.

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How to Stop Wooden Fence Panels Rotting

Wooden fence panels can rot when exposed to constant moisture. Discover how to protect your fencing with gravel boards, timber treatments, better drainage and simple maintenance.

Mekail15 October 20267 min read

Leaning timber fence posts in a Surrey garden

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Why Are My Fence Posts Leaning?

Leaning fence posts can have several causes. Learn why your fence is moving, how to identify the problem and when repair or replacement may be needed.

Mekail7 October 202612 min read

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Timber vs Composite Fencing: Which Is Right for Your Garden?

Thinking about timber or composite fencing? Compare the cost, appearance, maintenance, durability, privacy and flexibility of both options.

Mekail5 October 202612 min read

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Closeboard vs Fence Panels: What's the Difference?

Not sure whether to choose closeboard fencing or fence panels? Compare the differences in construction, privacy, flexibility, maintenance and cost.

Mekail2 October 202610 min read

A new timber fence panel installed between older concrete slotted posts in a suburban garden, featuring a green lawn, mature plants, and a traditional red-brick house in the background.

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Can You Replace Fence Panels Without Replacing the Posts?

Can you replace fence panels without replacing the posts? Learn what to check before replacing your panels, including post condition, spacing, gravel boards and compatibility.

Mekail29 September 20267 min read

A newly installed timber fence in an autumn UK residential garden, featuring a cutaway view of the lawn that reveals the wooden fence post secured in an underground concrete footing.

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How Deep Should Fence Posts Be?

How deep should fence posts be? Find out how far to bury fence posts, what affects the required depth and how to get a stable, long-lasting fence in Surrey.

Mekail28 September 20266 min read

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Modern Garden Fencing Ideas for Surrey Homes

Looking to update your garden boundary? Explore modern fencing ideas for Surrey homes, including slatted, composite, hit-and-miss and contemporary timber designs.

Mekail21 September 20267 min read

A sturdy, newly installed timber fence with concrete slotted posts, featuring a vibrant garden border of lavender, pink roses, and shrubs alongside a freshly mowed lawn.

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The Complete Guide to Garden Fencing for Surrey Homes

Choosing new fencing involves more than picking a panel. Discover how to choose garden fencing for Surrey homes based on privacy, style, durability, planting, ground conditions and long-term use.

Mekail16 September 20269 min read

A stone path through layered planting leading to a brick house in a Surrey garden

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