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Norwich Fencing Contractors

Fence panels fitted in Norwich

Norwich Fencing Contractors fits fence panels for homes in Norwich and across Norfolk, from a complete new panel fence to swapping out the panels a storm has blown down.

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Red-brown fence panels between concrete posts and gravel boards around a lawn beside a shed

Quick to fit and easy to replace

A panel fence is made of ready-built sections that sit between posts. In most gardens round here the posts are concrete with a groove down each side, the panel slides in from the top, and a concrete gravel board sits underneath to keep the timber off the ground. Timber posts are an option too, with the panels fixed on with brackets.

Panels suit a fence that needs to go up efficiently, and they make later repairs simple: a panel damaged by wind or a falling branch can be lifted out and replaced without touching the rest of the run. There are many types to choose from, including lap or overlap panels, closeboard-style panels, slatted designs and panels with trellis built in. This page covers both a new panel fence and replacing the panels in a fence whose posts are still sound.

What is included

A panel fencing quote usually covers:

  • Checking the existing posts to see whether they can be kept
  • Removal of broken or old panels and their disposal
  • New concrete or timber posts where the old ones have failed
  • Gravel boards along the base of each bay
  • Supply and fitting of the panels you choose
  • Clips or brackets so panels sit firm and do not rattle
  • A clear-up at the end of the job

Before you book

What to plan before you book

  • Count the bays

    Panels come in standard widths, so the number of bays between posts sets the job. Counting them, and noting which are damaged, makes an early conversation much easier.

  • Check the posts

    If posts are leaning or loose, new panels will not fix the fence. Give a few a firm push and let us know what you find.

  • Pick a panel type

    Lap panels are the lightest, closeboard-style panels are heavier and more private, and slatted panels give a modern look. Heavier panels cope better with wind.

  • Matching an existing fence

    If only part of the fence is being replaced, a photo of the panels either side helps us match the height and style as closely as possible.

Worth knowing

Good to know

  • Panels act like sails

    A solid panel catches the full force of the wind, which is why storms take panels out first. Firm posts and good fixings make all the difference.

  • Concrete posts outlast panels

    Sound concrete posts can often be kept when the panels are renewed, which keeps the cost of a replacement down.

  • Gravel boards protect the timber

    A board along the bottom stops the panel sitting in wet soil, the most common cause of rot at the base of a fence.

  • Standard sizes vary slightly

    Not every panel of the same nominal size is identical, especially between suppliers. Mixed old and new panels sometimes need a little adjusting to fit.

Post by post

How the job runs

  1. Step 1: Send the details

    Use the form or call 01603 265243 with the number of panels, the height and a photo if you can.

  2. Step 2: A look at the posts

    We check whether the posts and gravel boards can stay or need replacing along with the panels.

  3. Step 3: Your free quote

    You get a written quote that separates panels, posts and gravel boards, so you can see where the money goes.

  4. Step 4: Fitting day

    Old panels come out, any failed posts are replaced, and the new panels and gravel boards go in.

  5. Step 5: Tidy finish

    We check every panel is secure and take the old timber away.

Questions

Questions customers ask

Something else on your mind? Ask us when you send your details and we will answer it with your quote.

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Can you replace just one or two panels?

Yes. If the posts are sound, damaged panels can be swapped on their own. If the posts are failing, we will tell you and explain the options.

Will new panels match my old ones?

We can usually get close on height and style. New timber will be a different colour at first, and it blends in as it weathers or once the fence is stained.

Are concrete posts better than timber posts for panels?

Concrete posts do not rot and let panels slide in and out of their grooves, so they suit panel fencing well. Timber posts are lighter in look and can be the better choice for some gardens.

Why do fence panels blow down?

Usually because a post has loosened or rotted, or the panel was not held firmly in its slot. Panels catch a lot of wind, so the posts and fixings matter.

Do I need gravel boards?

They are strongly recommended. Keeping the bottom of the panel clear of the soil is one of the simplest ways to make a fence last longer.

Can you take the old panels away?

Yes. Removing and disposing of the old panels is normally part of the job.

Other fencing work we do

Panels down or past their best?

Tell us how many panels and send a photo, and we will come back to you with a free quote.

Get a free quoteCall 01603 265243