Restore a failing boundary
Replace tired or damaged fencing with a coherent new run, after checking what can stay and what needs to come out.
Sharp HedgesTree & Garden ServicesGarden fencing across County Durham
Garden Fencing in County Durham
A good garden fence should suit the boundary, the ground and the level of privacy you need. We install new timber fencing and renew tired garden boundaries.
New and replacement timber garden fencing · Free quotes
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Start with the purpose
What should the new
boundary do?
Create useful privacy
Agree the height and coverage you want while accounting for levels, neighbouring gardens and the character of the space.
Finish a garden change
Coordinate the fence with hedge removal or clearance so post positions and the condition of the ground are not an afterthought.
Genuine Sharp Hedges work
One boundary.
A complete renewal.
This matching sequence shows an old panelled fence and the new vertical timber boundary installed in its place. The surroundings stay recognisable, so the change is easy to judge.
Ask about your fence
A fence built for its setting
Four parts of
a sound plan.
Fencing is more than choosing how the boards look. The line, levels, support and access all affect what can be installed neatly and maintained sensibly.
Fence line
Agree where the new fence should run and how it should meet the boundaries at either end.
Ground and levels
Slopes, steps, beds and hard surfaces affect the lower edge of the fence and how the posts can be positioned.
Height and privacy
Decide what you want to screen and view the proposed height from the parts of the garden where it matters.
Access and removal
Allow for materials coming in, the old fence going out and enough working room along the full boundary.
If the fence is shared with a neighbour, it is helpful to agree the intended line and height together before installation.
What affects the price?
A quote shaped
by the site.
An approximate length is a useful start, but a reliable scope also needs the desired height, fence style, condition of the existing boundary and the ground beneath it.
A photo can help with the initial conversation if one is convenient, but it is optional. We can measure the line and check access on site before materials and labour are confirmed.
- Length, height and designThe amount of fencing and the timber construction agreed for the boundary.
- Posts and groundExisting supports, soil, hard surfaces, slopes and changes in level.
- Removal and disposalWhat old fencing or vegetation needs to be dismantled and taken away.
- Access and surroundingsThe route for materials and the space beside sheds, planting or neighbouring property.
Changing a planted boundary?
Hedge out.
Fence planned in.
If a hedge is being replaced, quote the two services as one boundary project. The remaining bases and roots can affect post positions, and removing growth may reveal levels or old structures that were not visible before.
Useful answers
Before you get in touch.
Do you install new garden fences or only replace old ones?
You can ask for a new boundary or the renewal of an existing fence. For either job, we need to see the proposed line, ground levels, access and what is already in place before the design and scope can be agreed.
Can you remove the old fence?
Removal and disposal of an existing fence can be included when agreed in the quote. Existing posts, concrete, wire and nearby vegetation can affect the scope; we can check these on a visit, and a photo is optional if it is convenient.
How do I choose the right fence height and style?
Start with what the boundary needs to do: create privacy, mark a line, improve the view or replace a failing structure. The surrounding ground, exposure and neighbouring boundaries matter as well. We can talk through practical timber options after seeing the site.
Can you replace a hedge with fencing?
Sharp Hedges provides both hedge removal and fencing. If that is the plan, ask for the complete boundary job so the removal finish, remaining roots, post positions and access can be considered in the right order.
Can you work with plants or sheds close to the fence?
Nearby planting and structures can restrict access to the fence line or the room available for posts. Let us know what you particularly want protected and we can assess the practical options with you.
What do you need for a fencing quote?
Tell us where you are and what you would like the fence to do. A photo or rough length can help if you have them, but they are not required before you get in touch. We can arrange a site visit where measuring and a closer look are needed.
Tell us what you need
Plan the boundary, not just the panels.
Call or message with your location and what you want the fence to achieve. Photos and a rough length are welcome if you have them, but they are optional; we can visit to measure and confirm the practical options.
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