Most of the fencing calls we get from Caerphilly fall into two groups. The first comes from the newer estates around the town, where the fences that went up with the houses were light panels on short posts, and a handful of winters later they are rocking, gapping or lying on the lawn. The second comes from the older interwar and post-war semis, where long back gardens are split by fences that have been patched by three or four owners and no longer match from one end to the other.
Tony and the team put up new fencing and gates and sort out damaged runs across Caerphilly, with a free quote and honest advice on whether you need a repair or a fresh start. If the boundary is part of a wider change, our landscaping page for Caerphilly covers the whole garden, or drop us a message and we will come and measure up.
The same six kinds of work we do everywhere, with a note on where each one tends to fit in a Caerphilly garden.
Close board is the usual upgrade when an estate fence has failed, because it is far stiffer than the thin panels that came with the house and gives the full privacy most Caerphilly families want from a back garden.
Heavier framed panels on concrete posts are a good middle ground on a Caerphilly estate, where you want a quick, neat job and the option of swapping one panel later without disturbing the neighbours' side.
Slatted and hit and miss screens work well around a patio or hot tub on a newer Caerphilly plot, where gardens are overlooked from several directions and a softer screen looks better than another solid wall of timber.
The side gate between a Caerphilly semi and its garage or driveway gets used every day, so we hang it on a proper post with a latch that still lines up after a wet winter.
Longer boundary runs come up on the bigger semi plots in Caerphilly, where the end of the garden may back onto a field, a lane or a strip of trees and needs a clear, lasting line.
If only a couple of posts have snapped on a Caerphilly estate fence, we can often replace those and refit the panels, though we will tell you if the rest of the run is heading the same way.
Estate fencing is put in quickly and to a budget. The posts are often on the short side, the concrete around them is shallow, and the panels are thin overlap boards that catch the wind like a sail. Add the heavy, compacted ground that is common under new-build gardens and you get posts sitting in a wet pocket that never quite drains.
When we replace a fence like that, we dig out the old footings, set longer posts deeper, and shape the concrete so rain runs off rather than pooling against the timber. Gravel boards lift the panels clear of the soil. The difference is not obvious on the day, but it shows after the first proper storm. Our local guide to fence replacement on Caerphilly estates goes through the process step by step.
Behind the interwar and post-war semis in Caerphilly, the fence between two gardens can run a long way, and it has usually been mended in pieces. One stretch is close board, the next is panels, and the far end has vanished into a hedge. Starting again with one continuous fence makes a long garden feel tidier and far more private.
Because that fence is shared, it helps to agree the line, the height and which side the posts face with next door before we start. We are happy to talk it through with both households on site. If the hedge at the far end has taken over, tree surgery and hedge work in Caerphilly can cut it back so the new line can be set out properly.
We build the fence the estate should have had in the first place.
We clear out the old shallow concrete and set new posts properly, which is where most failed Caerphilly estate fences went wrong.
If a few posts will fix it, we say so. If the whole run is rotten at ground level, we show you before suggesting a new fence.
Shared boundaries between semis and on estates go more smoothly when both sides know the plan, so we explain it to both.
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A lot of people in Caerphilly work in Cardiff and want a garden that looks after itself during the week. For a fence, that means a secure, gap-free boundary so the dog stays in and the children's ball does not end up next door, and timber that does not need attention every spring.
We often combine the fence with other work in the same visit. A new boundary goes nicely with a fresh lawn, and turf laying in Caerphilly is easier once the fence line is fixed and the edges are clean. For timber choices that cut down on upkeep, see how to make a garden fence last longer and concrete posts or timber posts.
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Sometimes. If the panels are sound and only the posts have moved, new posts set deeper may be enough. If the panels are thin and splitting too, replacing the run with close board or heavier panels usually works out better. Fence repair or replacement explains how to tell.
It depends on your deeds, which sometimes mark which boundary belongs to which house. If it is unclear, it is worth agreeing the plan with your neighbour before any work starts. We can build the fence either way once you have decided.
For privacy and keeping pets in, close board or heavy framed panels on good posts are hard to beat. Our guide to close board, panel or slatted fencing compares the main options.
The length and height, the style, timber or concrete posts, whether old fencing and concrete need digging out and taking away, the ground conditions and any gates. We measure up and give you a free written quote.
Yes. Gates are usually best done alongside the fence so the posts, heights and timber match. Our advice on choosing and fitting a garden gate covers widths, latches and hanging posts.
Tell us roughly how long the fence is, whether it is a new-build or older garden, and if you need a gate. Tony will arrange a visit.
