Fencing Ideas and Help

Can I attach things to my neighbour’s fence? Quick answer: If it is your neighbour’s fence, get their permission before attaching baskets, lights, ornaments or other items. Ask before using their gravel boards to hold back your soil or shingle, too. Your own posts or suitable, independently supported edging can reduce problems when the fence…

Fence Installation Checklist: 9 Essential Checks Quick answer: To prepare for fence installation, confirm the proposed fence line, discuss the work and any necessary access with your neighbours, and clear the working area. Agree the quote and facilities with your contractor, and share what you know about underground services. Your contractor must still plan and…

How much does a fence cost? Compare common garden fencing options with worked budgets for lap and closeboard panels, plus our handy materials calculators. Find out what affects installation costs, what your budget needs to include and why we recommend a site visit for an accurate fitted quotation.

How deep should a fence post be in the UK? This guide explains post depth, spacing, Postcrete quantities, and how clay, slopes, banks and poor ground can affect a fence installation.

Postcrete (often called “post mix” or “postmix concrete”) is the UK’s go-to rapid-set concrete for fence posts. In this guide you’ll see exactly how many 20kg bags you need per post based on hole size and depth — plus quick tips to set posts straight and solid.

In the UK, you usually cannot paint a neighbour’s fence if you do not own it, even if it faces your garden. Fence ownership, permission, and boundary law all matter, and getting it wrong can lead to disputes.

Combining hedges and fencing is a practical way to create beautiful, strong and long-lasting garden boundaries. A fence provides immediate privacy and structure, while planting in front softens the appearance and improves wildlife value over time. When spaced and installed correctly, the two work together without increasing maintenance or reducing fence lifespan.

How to Install Garden Fence Panels: A Practical Guide By Luke Clarke — over 10 years’ experience installing and supplying fencing. This guide covers fitting prefabricated garden fence panels between posts, including closeboard and lap panels. Continuous closeboard fencing is assembled on site from posts, rails and individual featheredge boards; it needs a different setting-out…

Discover why CE Clarke Fencing supplies and installs lightweight concrete fence posts and gravel boards across Norfolk. Easier to lift, faster to install, and safer for your team — with full support for both homeowners and trade customers.

Fence Panel Height vs Finished Fence Height: A Guide to Gravel Boards By Luke Clarke — over 10 years’ experience installing and supplying fencing. A 6ft-high fence panel and a fence that finishes 6ft above the ground are different measurements. If a gravel board sits underneath a panel, its exposed height adds to the finished…

Looking for the right garden fence but not sure where to start? This no-nonsense guide breaks down the 6 most popular UK fencing styles — from closeboard and lap panels to picket and acoustic fencing — with real-world pros, cons, and expert advice on what works best for your garden, budget, and boundary.