Fencing, Decking & Sleepers in Edenbridge

Who this service suits

This service suits homeowners replacing a fence that has blown over or rotted, wanting more privacy from neighbours, looking to create a usable seating area on uneven ground, or hoping to bring order to a sloping or overgrown garden. It also suits anyone combining several outdoor jobs and wanting one person to coordinate them.

Fencing

A fence needs to look right, but more importantly it needs to stay upright. That depends on post choice, post depth and how posts are fixed, as well as the panel or board style. Options such as closeboard, panel fencing and decorative toppers can be discussed, along with gravel boards to lift timber away from the soil and reduce rot.

Before replacing a boundary fence, it is worth confirming who is responsible for it and talking to neighbours. Fence height can also be subject to planning rules, particularly next to a road or footpath.

Decking

Decking is a good way to create a level outdoor room where the ground slopes or is difficult to pave. A deck is only as good as its frame, so the sub-frame, joist spacing, ground preparation and drainage beneath are planned carefully. Steps, edging and balustrading can be included where the height requires it.

Timber and composite decking boards behave differently in terms of appearance, maintenance and cost. Rob can talk through the trade-offs so you choose the right material for how you will use the space. Raised decks can need planning permission depending on height and position.

Garden sleepers

Sleepers are a versatile way to build raised vegetable or flower beds, define borders, edge lawns and paths, and create low retaining features or steps where the garden changes level. They give a strong, natural look that suits both traditional and contemporary gardens. Higher retaining structures need a more engineered approach, which will be discussed openly if your garden needs it.

How the work is carried out

• Site visit to look at the boundary, levels, access and ground conditions
• Agreeing heights, materials, layout and what happens to old fencing or structures
• Removing and disposing of old materials where included in the quote
• Setting posts, frames and foundations accurately
• Installing panels, boards or sleepers and finishing details
• A final check of the finished work with you

What affects the cost

For fencing, the length and height of the run, the style, post type, gravel boards, ground conditions and the removal of old fencing all matter. For decking, size, height above ground, board material, steps and balustrades are the main factors. Sleeper work depends on the number and type of sleepers, height and any retaining requirement. Access to the back garden affects every type of job.

For a free quote, send photographs, rough measurements, your postcode, a note on access to the garden and any preferences for materials or style.

Aftercare

Timber fencing and decking last longer when kept clear of soil and debris and treated periodically according to the product guidance. Decks benefit from an occasional clean to keep boards from becoming slippery. Composite products generally need less maintenance; follow the manufacturer’s care advice.