Fencing Contractors in Canterbury

A fence that suits the way you use your garden.

Tell us whether your priority is privacy around a patio, a defined garden boundary or replacing a damaged run. The view from neighbouring windows, gate openings and changes in level all influence the layout. We can plan fencing alongside paving, decking or lawn work so the edges meet neatly.

For a Canterbury garden reached through a narrow side passage, access affects how long materials and removed fencing can be handled. Send a photo of the route as well as the boundary, and identify plants, walls or paving that need to stay.

Closeboard, panels or slatted fencing?

Closeboard is a boarded construction often made with overlapping feather edge boards. A site-built run can be adapted to the boundary, while closeboard panels provide ready-made sections. Compare boards, rails, posts and fixings rather than choosing by the style name alone.

Slatted fencing gives a different balance of screening and openness. The gaps and orientation change what can be seen from either side. Check privacy from the places you actually sit, and discuss the finished height before installation.

Posts, gravel boards and changes in level.

A sound fence depends on its supports. Timber and concrete posts have different appearances and compatibility with panels or rails. Existing posts can only be retained when their condition, stability and spacing suit the replacement.

Gravel boards can separate the main timber boards from soil, but the proposed detail must suit the construction. On sloping ground, agree whether the fence follows the slope or steps between sections, including how gaps at the base will be handled for pets.

Exposed stretches need an appropriate fence and support specification. A taller solid boundary places different demands on posts and fixings from an open design. Show us where the old fence has leaned or failed so the underlying problem can be considered.

Fence repairs or a complete replacement?

A damaged panel does not always mean replacing the whole fence. If the neighbouring supports remain sound, replacing boards, rails or a section may be suitable. Rotten post bases, unstable supports or repeated failures along the run can justify wider work.

For storm damage, send photographs of the whole run and close views of the affected posts and fixings. Avoid leaning on unstable sections. We can discuss repair options and identify what needs checking during a visit, without assuming a new panel will resolve a failing post.

How much does fencing installation cost in Canterbury?

The installed cost depends on length, finished height, board or panel specification, posts, gravel boards, corners and gates. Removal of old posts, disposal, roots, difficult ground and restricted access also affect labour.

A supply-only panel price is not the cost of a completed boundary. Compare written quotes for the same materials and work, including removal, preparation, fixings and finishing. Day rates alone do not show the total project cost.

Send your postcode, approximate fence length and height, preferred style and photos for a free, no-obligation quotation. Tell us whether old fencing needs removing and which parts you hope to retain.

What to agree before the work starts.

1. Boundary and access: confirm the fence line, ownership and permission to carry out the proposed work.
2. Specification: agree the total height, boards or panels, post material, gravel boards and gate openings.
3. Preparation: confirm removal, disposal and protection of existing garden features.
4. Installation: set out and support posts, fit the agreed construction, then check alignment and fixings.
5. Handover: discuss timber care and any applicable product or workmanship warranty terms.

Fence height and planning in Canterbury.

In England, the usual planning limits are 2 metres from ground level, or 1 metre beside a highway used by vehicles, including its footpath. Listed buildings and their grounds, boundaries adjoining listed property, planning conditions and Article 4 directions can affect permission. Conservation areas can also restrict removal.

Include trellis and gravel boards when discussing overall height. Check the Planning Portal fencing guidance and confirm property-specific requirements with Canterbury City Council before work.

Canterbury fencing questions

Fencing for larger sites.

For commercial boundaries or a particular security specification, send the site details and requirements so we can confirm whether the work is suitable. For garden projects, explore our fencing services across Kent or all Canterbury landscaping services.