Garden and Commercial Fencing in Peterborough
A useful fence starts with a clear understanding of the boundary, the ground and the job it needs to do. Privacy beside a garden patio calls for a different solution from a long open boundary or a working commercial site. AS Arboriculture Ltd provides fencing from Market Deeping near Peterborough, including closeboard, feather-edge, post and rail, gravel boards and agreed commercial boundary installations. We assess the route and discuss the practical requirements before recommending a specification.
Fencing also fits naturally alongside tree and vegetation work. An old fence may be exposed after scrub clearance, damaged by a fallen tree or ready for replacement once a hedge is removed. We can discuss these tasks together so the sequence makes sense and access is not unnecessarily restricted. Our business covers Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire, offers free site visits and carries £5m public liability insurance. Each quotation defines the installation and any separate removal or ground preparation required.
Closeboard and feather-edge fencing
Closeboard fencing uses overlapping boards to form a relatively solid boundary, with the final construction depending on the agreed posts, rails and materials. Feather-edge boarding can suit gardens where privacy and a consistent appearance are priorities. We discuss height, ground levels and the treatment of corners or changes in direction before work starts. A solid fence also presents a surface to the wind, so exposed locations and the condition of the supporting ground need consideration rather than relying on appearance alone.
- ✓Privacy-focused garden boundary options
- ✓Agreed board, rail and post specification
- ✓Consideration of slopes and exposed positions
- ✓Clear treatment of corners and returns
Post and rail and commercial boundaries
Post and rail provides an open boundary where a solid screen is not the objective. For commercial sites, the required fence should reflect access arrangements, neighbouring uses and the purpose of the enclosure. We discuss the intended function rather than describing every fence as a security solution. Gate interfaces, visibility and future maintenance also matter. If a project has a prescribed specification or performance requirement, provide it early so we can assess the proposed installation against those details.
- ✓Open post and rail boundaries
- ✓Commercial perimeter replacement and installation
- ✓Access and gate positions considered
- ✓Work scoped against supplied site requirements
Gravel boards, ground levels and preparation
Gravel boards can form part of the agreed fence construction, helping to separate timber boarding from direct ground contact where suitable. They are not automatically retaining walls and should not be expected to hold back significant changes in soil level. We assess the line for roots, old concrete, buried obstructions and uneven ground that could affect installation. Service locations must also be considered before post holes are formed. Any additional excavation or specialist ground solution should be identified separately.
- ✓Gravel boards where appropriate to the design
- ✓Inspection of the proposed fence line
- ✓Consideration of services and buried obstructions
- ✓No assumption that fencing retains raised ground
Replacement after trees, hedges or storm damage
Tree removal and vegetation clearance can reveal the true condition of an old boundary. We can plan replacement fencing after the relevant clearance, allowing space for stump work and material handling before new posts are installed. This avoids placing a new fence where further machinery access is still required. Retained trees need careful consideration because excavating post holes through important roots can be harmful. We agree the sequence and discuss any changes needed to protect trees or deal with an uncertain boundary.
- ✓Fencing coordinated with tree and hedge work
- ✓Old fence removal when included in the quote
- ✓Stump treatment before new installation where needed
- ✓Retention of access for remaining site operations
Fencing FAQs
Yes, we can discuss a combined scope covering the relevant clearance and replacement fence. The sequence matters: roots, stumps and old post foundations may affect where new posts can go. We assess these before installation and make clear which preparation tasks are included. If retained trees are close to the line, the design may need adjusting to avoid unnecessary root damage.
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