Garden Fencing Installation Guide

Scope of Works

• Site survey & line marking – measure boundaries, check levels, locate services.

• Remove old fence & footings (if present) and clear vegetation.

• Excavate post holes to 600 mm–750 mm depth; dispose of spoil.

• Install posts & gravel boards – concrete or timber posts set plumb in rapid‑set concrete.

• Fit panels/rails – secure pre‑treated lap, close‑board or composite panels; trim to obstacles.

• Add capping rails & post caps, apply preservative to cut ends, and seal joints.

• Tidy site & issue waste‑transfer note for old timber/concrete cleared off‑site.

Typical Cost (inc. VAT)

Time on Site

• 1 day: Replace a single 6 m run (three panels, two posts).

• 2 days: Full 12 m‑20 m garden with gate, difficult roots or stepped levels.Extra time for rocky ground, concrete removal, heavy rain delaying post‑set, or narrow rear‑garden access.

  
  

Questions to Ask Your Trade

1. Will you supply pressure‑treated panels and posts, and seal cut ends on site?

2. Do you hold an upper‑tier waste‑carrier licence and provide a waste‑transfer note?

3. Is the quote fixed per metre/panel and inclusive of VAT, concrete and disposal?

4. What post depth & concrete mix will you use, and what wind‑load guarantee is offered?

5. Can you match existing style/height or offer alternatives (timber vs concrete posts)?

6. How will you protect lawns, paving and plants during the works?

7. What is the lead time and payment schedule (deposit, stage, completion)?

   
   

How to Avoid Surprises

• Photograph and measure the fence line; share obstacles and access widths when getting quotes.

• Clear access routes—move bins, pots and garden furniture before start day.

• Reserve parking/skip space close to the fence for loading panels and spoil.

• Confirm boundary ownership with neighbours and share costs where possible.

• Check planning limits (max 2 m high at rear, 1 m next to roads) to stay within permitted development.