Fencing Services
Fencing Services in Abertillery
Fencing a sloping Abertillery boundary means stepping panels down the hill or raking the rails to follow it. We set every post firmly so the line stays straight.
Abertillery’s terraces climb the sides of the Ebbw Fach valley in long rows, and the back gardens behind them are usually narrow, steep and a long way from the road. They can be lovely spaces, but only once the slope has been tamed and you can actually get down them with a coffee.
T J Landscapes turns those strips of hillside into gardens you can use: stepped patios, sturdy walls, safe steps, small lawns and tidy boundaries. Tony and the team plan every Abertillery job around one practical question as well: how do we get the materials in and the waste out?
Everything here is scaled to long, slim, sloping plots, and planned so that barrow-loads can come in by the rear lane rather than through your house.
Fencing a sloping Abertillery boundary means stepping panels down the hill or raking the rails to follow it. We set every post firmly so the line stays straight.
A small lawn on an Abertillery terrace needs good preparation and, on steeper bits, pegging until it roots. On very steep sections we may suggest levelling first or planting instead.
Old back walls in Abertillery hold up a lot of hillside, and some start to bulge or lean. We rebuild or replace them properly, with drainage behind, so they can do that job again.
Trees and hedges at the top of Abertillery gardens often end up shading the whole plot. We cut them back, crown lift or fell them, and carry the waste down to the lane.
Clearing an overgrown Abertillery garden usually means carrying everything out through the back gate. We do the lot, from bramble to old sheds, and take it away.
Most Abertillery back gardens work best split into two or three levels, each with its own job. We design the layout, steps and planting so the whole length of the plot gets used, not just the bit by the back door.
A stepped patio is often the best answer on a steep Abertillery plot. We build each level on a solid base with a fall for rainwater, joined by steps that are comfortable to climb.
Where a slope is too steep to dig out, a small deck on adjustable legs can create a flat seating area without moving tonnes of soil. We size it to suit a narrow Abertillery garden.
The typical Abertillery back garden is much longer than it is wide, and it rises or falls steeply away from the house. Often the only flat ground is a small yard by the kitchen, with rough steps or a muddy path up to a patch nobody uses.
We look at that length as an opportunity. Breaking it into levels gives each part a purpose: a sitting area near the house, a lawn or play space in the middle, beds or a shed at the top. Our guide to making the most of a narrow Abertillery terrace garden has plenty of layout ideas.
Levelling a steep plot means holding soil back. That might be a low sleeper edge for a small change in height or a proper retaining wall where the drop is bigger. Either way, the wall needs a sound footing and somewhere for water to drain, or the hill will eventually push it over.
On top of the new levels we can lay paving, gravel, turf or artificial grass, and link them with steps built to a comfortable, even rise. See stepped patios for steep Abertillery gardens, and if an old wall is already failing, read replacing a collapsing garden wall in Abertillery.
We are a short run over the mountain from our base in Pontypool, where the terraces sit on the same kind of steep valley sides.
We look at the lane, gate and route before we quote an Abertillery job, so there are no surprises on the day the materials arrive.
Levels, walls and steps are built to hold the hill and to be comfortable to use for years.
Shared lanes stay clear, waste goes as we work, and your house stays clean.
Tony and the team will come and look at your garden and give you honest advice and a clear quote, all free. You can read what others say on our reviews page.
This is the part of an Abertillery job most people worry about, and it is where planning pays off. Many terraces have a rear lane at the top or bottom of the garden, and that is usually our way in. Slabs, sand, stone, sleepers and timber come in through the back gate, and spoil and green waste go out the same way, so nothing has to be carried through your hallway.
Where a lane is too narrow for a lorry, we bring materials up in smaller loads and move them by barrow. If there is no rear access at all, we will talk it through with you at the quote stage and protect the route through the house.
There is a full guide on getting materials into an Abertillery back garden, and another on clearing an Abertillery garden with rear lane access.
A steep garden is hard work to mow, weed and trim, so many Abertillery owners want something that looks after itself. Paved or gravelled levels, raised beds, bark laying and a few well-chosen shrubs cut the upkeep right down while still giving the garden some life.
If you would like help deciding what to keep and what to change, take a look at our low-maintenance ideas for Abertillery back gardens, or ask Tony when he visits.
Overgrown trees and hedges at the top of the plot are often the first thing to tackle, because they steal light from the whole slope. Our guide to overgrown tree and hedge work in Abertillery explains what we can cut back, and when it is worth checking with the council first. For a spot to sit where levelling is not practical, small decked areas for Abertillery gardens is worth a read.
Real reviews from homeowners across Abertillery — rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 69 reviews and 10/10 on Checkatrade.
“Had my patio done by the company and could not be happier. Top quality work done and quickly too.”
“I was pleased to find Tony and his lads were absolutely great! Tony responded quickly & was very polite.”
“We were delighted with the work and materials, which were of very high quality. Tony and team helped us.”
Guides on stepped patios, sloping boundaries, walls and access, written for long terrace gardens in the Ebbw Fach valley.
As well as Abertillery, we cover the rest of Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen and towns across South Wales.
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24 Conway Road, Pontypool
Torfaen, NP4 6HL
We cover homes right across South Wales, from Cardiff and the coast up to the valleys and the Brecon Beacons.
Yes. It takes more planning and more trips with the barrow, and we lay protection through the house. We will look at the route with you during the free visit and tell you how we would handle your Abertillery garden.
Either by stepping each panel down so the tops stay level, or by raking close board or rails to follow the slope. Stepping leaves triangular gaps to fill, raking gives a smoother line. Our guide on fencing a sloping boundary in Abertillery compares the two, and our fencing page shows the styles we fit.
On a gentle slope, yes, with good preparation and pegs on the steeper edges until it roots. On a steep one, mowing gets awkward and even risky, so we often suggest levelling the area first or planting it instead. See laying turf on a slope in Abertillery.
A leaning or bulging retaining wall can fail, especially after heavy rain, so keep children and pets away from it and get it looked at. We can assess it and quote to rebuild or replace it. If it is a shared or boundary wall, speak to your neighbour first, and take advice on party wall rules if needed.
The main drivers are the size and steepness of the plot, how much soil needs moving or holding back, access from the lane, the materials you choose and the amount of waste. Every Abertillery garden is different, so we give a free quote once we have seen it.
Let us know roughly how steep the garden is and whether there is a rear lane, and Tony will be in touch to arrange a visit.