Dog-Proof Fencing in Stevenage — Built for how the finish sits next to the neighbour's existing boundary
Dog-Proof Fencing in Stevenage is a specific brief for us — dog owners needing a boundary a dog can't dig under, climb or push through. The default local answer isn't a stock catalogue drop: it's 1.8m closeboard, no gaps under 40mm, 150mm concrete kicker or 300mm buried mesh apron, closing gate with drop-bolt into a socket. On Stevenage sites we also spec around shared-with-neighbour fence runs are the norm — quotes need to cover boundary checks first, which is where a lot of dog-proof fencing jobs quietly fail two years in. Recent work on Six Hills Way and High Street (Old Town). We orient jobs off Roebuck retail park. Old Town High Street rear yard. Hit-and-miss panels to a 2.1m commercial spec. Replaced damaged perimeter behind a retail unit.
Dog-Proof Fencing in Stevenage is a specific brief for us — dog owners needing a boundary a dog can't dig under, climb or push through. The default local answer isn't a stock catalogue drop: it's 1.8m closeboard, no gaps under 40mm, 150mm concrete kicker or 300mm buried mesh apron, closing gate with drop-bolt into a socket. On Stevenage sites we also spec around shared-with-neighbour fence runs are the norm — quotes need to cover boundary checks first, which is where a lot of dog-proof fencing jobs quietly fail two years in. Recent work on Six Hills Way and High Street (Old Town). We orient jobs off Roebuck retail park. Old Town High Street rear yard. Hit-and-miss panels to a 2.1m commercial spec. Replaced damaged perimeter behind a retail unit.
Typical dog-proof fencing briefs in Stevenage
- → 1.8m solid boundary with anti-climb top so a larger breed can't jump or scramble
- → closeboard set into a shallow concrete kicker so a small breed can't dig underneath
Why this spec, for dog owners
- no gaps at ground level — the single most common escape point on standard fencing
- hinges and drop-bolts sized so a dog leaning on the gate can't work it open
- buried mesh apron stops digging without spoiling the finished look above ground
How we build dog-proof fencing in Stevenage
1.8m closeboard, no gaps under 40mm, 150mm concrete kicker or 300mm buried mesh apron, closing gate with drop-bolt into a socket. On Stevenage jobs we adjust for shared-with-neighbour fence runs are the norm — quotes need to cover boundary checks first.
Property mix locally: post-war planned housing across Chells, Shephall and Bedwell, plus older properties in Stevenage Old Town. Typical gardens: modest rectangular plots, typically flat, with rear access alleyways on the planned estates. Postcodes we regularly service: SG1, SG2.
Where dog-proof fencing isn't the right answer
- — very small terrier breeds that can squeeze under 40mm — full mesh apron is the right answer
- — conservation frontages where a mesh apron is not permitted; a brick kicker course is the alternative
Dog-Proof Fencing FAQs — Stevenage
Is a buried mesh apron worth the extra cost?
On dog-proof fencing jobs in Stevenage (SG1), our default answer is: 1.8m closeboard, no gaps under 40mm, 150mm concrete kicker or 300mm buried mesh apron, closing gate with drop-bolt into a socket. For context: hinges and drop-bolts sized so a dog leaning on the gate can't work it open. Measured, quoted and installed by the same small crew.
Are hit-and-miss fences OK for dog gardens?
Across Stevenage we spec around shared-with-neighbour fence runs are the norm — quotes need to cover boundary checks first, so on dog-proof fencing that usually means closeboard with kicker plate. We'll walk you through no gaps at ground level — the single most common escape point on standard fencing on the site visit before you commit.
How do I stop a dog digging under the fence?
Stevenage Borough coverage means we can survey most SG1 addresses inside a week — dog owners needing a boundary a dog can't dig under, climb or push through. We'll walk you through no gaps at ground level — the single most common escape point on standard fencing on the site visit before you commit.
What height fence will stop a Labrador jumping?
Practically: closeboard set into a shallow concrete kicker so a small breed can't dig underneath. That's the Stevenage version of this job, not a generic one. The honest trade-off is leaving standard 100mm gap between gate and paving — a determined terrier is through it in a week — which is exactly what our default spec designs out.
Do you fit anti-climb toppers on residential boundaries?
On dog-proof fencing jobs in Stevenage (SG1), our default answer is: 1.8m closeboard, no gaps under 40mm, 150mm concrete kicker or 300mm buried mesh apron, closing gate with drop-bolt into a socket. The honest trade-off is leaving standard 100mm gap between gate and paving — a determined terrier is through it in a week — which is exactly what our default spec designs out.
Recent dog-proof fencing work
Dog-Proof Fencing across SG1, SG2 is a regular run for us. We'll quote honestly, tell you if dog-proof fencing isn't the right answer for your site, and book the job in within a week or two of a signed quote. measured, quoted and installed by the same small crew. Recent work on Six Hills Way and Shephall Way. We orient jobs off Six Hills tumuli. Shephall Way 3-way rear corner. Closeboard with stepped gravel boards; corner post agreed jointly with two neighbours. Ended a long-running disagreement about ownership of the leaning panel.
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