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Your Local Fence Contractor in Stroud - Built Right, Built to Last
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Three months back, a customer in Paganhill rang us at 7am. His entire back fence had collapsed overnight, and his two dogs were having the time of thier lives exploring the neighbors garden. We had a temporary fix up by lunchtime and a proper new fence installed by the end of the week. That's just how things go round here - fences take a beating from our Cotswold weather, and we're the team that keeps them standing.
Been doing fencing work across Stroud for over ten years now. Started with just me and a van, now we've got a proper crew covering everything from Nailsworth up to Chalford. If you need a fence contractor Stroud based who actually shows up when they say they will, you've found us.
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Custom Fence Construction
Every garden's diffrent. We get that. Some folks in Uplands want something traditional that fits with their old stone cottage. Others down in Rodborough need somthing modern and low-maintenance. That's where custom fence construction comes in handy.
We sit down with you, look at your space, talk about what you actually need. Maybe you've got a slope that makes standard panels useless. Or you need extra height because your dog's a jumper. Could be you want decorative tops that match your neighbor's so the whole street looks nice. We build it to fit your exact situation.
The ground round Stroud can be tricky - clay in some spots, rocky in others. We adjust the posts and foundation based on what we're working with. A custom fence contractor Stroud residents trust means someone who knows the local soil and builds acordingly.
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Fence Installation
Putting up a new fence sounds simple until you actually do it. The amount of times we've been called to fix someone's DIY disaster or replace a fence that only lasted two years because it wasn't installed properly.
Good fence installation starts below ground. Posts need to go deep enough - we're talking 2 feet minimum, sometimes more depending on the fence height and wind exposure. Round here, we get some proper gusts coming off the hills. A fence that's not secured right won't make it through winter.
We handle the whole job. Mark out the line, check for any underground pipes or cables (yes, that matters), dig the post holes, set everything level and plumb, hang the panels or boards, add the finishing touches. Takes us about 2-3 days for an average garden, depending on access and ground conditions.
Work across all of Stroud - Thrupp, Whiteshill, Randwick, Brookthorpe. If you need fence installation done right the first time, give us a shout.
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General Repairs & Maintenance
Most people don't think about fence repairs until something's already broken. Then it's urgent.
We fix all sorts. Rotten posts that need replacing - usually the bottom's gone soft where water sits. Broken panels from storms or footballs. Gates that don't close anymore because the hinges have given up. Whole sections that are leaning at an angle.
Sometimes its just maintenance before things get worse. We can treat wood to stop rot, replace a few boards before the whole panel needs doing, adjust gates that are starting to drag. Lot cheaper to catch problems early than wait till the whole fence needs replacing.
Keep the van stocked with common parts so we can often fix things same visit. Had a call last week from someone in Bisley - their gate latch had broken and their dogs kept pushing it open. Twenty minute job, sorted.
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Vinyl Fence Installation
Vinyl's got popular round here last few years. Makes sense - our weather's not exactly kind to wood fences. Vinyl doesn't rot, doesn't need painting, pretty much looks after itself.
We install all styles of vinyl fencing. Privacy panels, picket fences, ranch rail, semi-privacy with gaps. Comes in a few colours too, though most folks stick with white or tan.
The install process is diffrent from wood. Posts need to be set just right because there's less room for adjustment once the panels are up. We use concrete for the posts - vinyl's lighter than wood but you still need solid foundations, specially on slopes.
One thing about vinyl fence installation - it can look cheap if it's done wrong. We make sure everything lines up perfect, no gaps, no wobbles. Should look as good in ten years as it does the day we finish.
Wood Fence Installation
Wood's still the most popular choice for fencing round Stroud. Traditional, versatile, and fits in with the Cotswold look most gardens have going on.
We work with pressure-treated softwood mostly - affordable and lasts well if it's installed right. Some customers want hardwood for gates or special features. Cedar's nice if budget allows - naturally resistant to rot and weathers to a lovely gray.
For wood fence installation, we're talking few different styles. Closeboard's the strongest - overlapping vertical boards on a frame. Panel fencing's quicker and cheaper - comes in 6ft sections. Picket fences for front gardens. Post and rail if you want something open.
The key with wood is keeping water away from it as much as possible. We cap the posts, angle the tops of boards so rain runs off, make sure there's a gap at the bottom so it's not sitting in wet grass. Treat everything before it goes up. Do it right and a wood fence'll give you 15-20 years easy.
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Fencing Solutions Across Stroud
Been working in this area long enought to know which gardens flood in heavy rain (looking at you, parts of Cainscross), which streets get the worst wind, where the ground's basically solid rock. Makes a difference when you're putting up fencing.
We cover all the villages and suburbs. Done work in Stonehouse, Brimscombe, France Lynch, King's Stanley, Leonard Stanley. If you're in the Stroud district and need a fence contractor, we can get to you.
Free quotes on all jobs. We come out, measure up, talk through your options, give you a proper written price. No hidden extras, no messing about. If we say Tuesday, we mean Tuesday.
The team's all local lads who've been doing this for years. We know what we're doing, we clean up after ourselves, and we build fences that last. Simple as that.
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Why Your Fence Matters
People don't realize how much a good fence does. Keeps the dog in, keeps the deer out (big problem in some gardens round here). Gives you privacy so you can enjoy your garden without the neighbors watching. Marks your boundary clear so there's no confusion. Even adds value to your house.
A rubbish fence makes your whole property look tired. A decent one frames your garden nice and gives the place some structure.
We've seen all sorts over the years. Fences held together with rope and hope. Posts so rotten you can push them over with one hand. DIY jobs where every panel's a different height. Then we put up something proper and the difference is night and day.
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Sorting Out Fence Problems
Got a fence issue? Here's what usually needs doing:
If posts are wobbly, they've probably rotted at ground level or the concrete's failed. Need to dig out and replace them. Can often save the panels.
Panels falling apart? Depends how bad. Sometimes we can reinforce them, sometimes its cheaper to just fit new ones.
Storm damage? If its just one or two panels, quick fix. If the whole fence's come down, might be a sign the posts weren't deep enough to start with.
Gates dragging or not closing? Usually hinges need replacing or the posts have moved. Both fixable.
Don't leave fence problems - they only get worse. Water gets in, rot spreads, wind damage gets bigger. Seen plenty of situations where a £50 repair turned into a £500 replacement because someone left it too long.
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Getting Your Fence Project Started
Ring us or send a message. We'll arrange to come out when it suits you - evenings and weekends are fine, we know people work.
We'll measure everything, look at access (some gardens you can't get a vehicle to), check what's there already, talk about what you want. Then we'll give you options with prices.
Most jobs we can start within a week or two, depending how busy we are. Emergency repairs we'll get to quicker.
Payment's half upfront for materials, rest when jobs done. We take bank transfer or cash, whatever works.
Been doing this long enough to know what makes a good fence and what doesn't. We build them to last because we don't want to be back fixing our own work in two years. That's the differance between a proper fence contractor and someone just slapping up panels for quick money.
Your garden deserves a fence that does its job and looks decent. We'll sort you out.