How it's done
How a Fence Installation Actually Works, Step by Step
Survey, written quote, agreed date, strip-out, set posts, build, clear away — with the two decisions you should make before we arrive.
Knowing the sequence makes it far easier to judge a contractor and to prepare your garden. Here is exactly how our jobs run.
1. Site visit and measure
We walk the boundary, measure the run, check ground conditions, look at access and note anything that will slow work down — tree roots, old concrete spurs, sheds tight to the line, or a shared corner post. This is free and takes under half an hour.
2. Written quote
You receive a written specification listing panel type, post type, gravel boards, depth of bases, disposal and price. If you are comparing quotes, compare these lines — not just the totals.
3. Preparation before we arrive
Two things speed the job up more than anything else.
- Clear a working strip of around a metre either side of the fence line where possible
- Cut back or tie in climbers and shrubs growing through the old fence
- Tell us about buried services, drainage runs, and any pets that need the garden secure overnight
- Let the neighbour know the dates — especially if we need their side
4. Strip-out and post setting
Old fence and posts come out, spurs are broken out where present, and new posts are set with concrete and left to go off. On most domestic runs, posts go in on day one and the fence is completed the following day.
5. Build, check and clear
Panels or boards go on, gravel boards are bedded, gates are hung and adjusted, and everything is checked for line and level. All old timber, concrete and packaging leaves with us — the garden is swept before we go.
Frequently asked
How long does a typical garden fence take?
Most domestic runs are one to two days. Long boundaries, closeboard on a slope and multiple gates take longer, and we say so up front.
Do I need to be home?
For the survey it helps. During installation, no — provided we have access and the brief is agreed in writing.
What happens to the old fence?
We remove and dispose of it responsibly as part of the quoted price.
Can you work in winter?
Yes. Concrete cures more slowly in the cold and we allow for it; heavy frost and waterlogged ground are the only genuine stoppers.
Want this priced properly for your garden?
Free site visit across London and Hertfordshire, a written specification, and a fixed price. No obligation.