Landscaping · Brighton, Hove and nearby
Garden fencing
We put up new garden fencing and replace tired panels across Brighton, Hove and the coast, as a job on its own or to finish a new lawn or patio. Fencing is quoted after a free, no-obligation survey.
Fencing that copes with the coast
Along the clifftops from Rottingdean to Peacehaven, and on the seafront in Hove and Brighton, fencing takes a lot of wind and salt. We look at exposure on the survey and fix the fence with that in mind, rather than treating a clifftop garden like a sheltered city yard.
That can mean closer attention to post centres, how posts are set, gravel boards at the base, and the type of panel or board. A fence that is fine in a sheltered Hove side street can fail early on an open Peacehaven or Saltdean plot if it is put up the same way. We would rather talk that through before the work is booked than replace panels that were never right for the spot.
Fencing as part of a garden
Fencing is often added at the same time as a new lawn or patio so the whole garden is finished together. We can include it on the same survey and quote, and plan it around sleepers, raised beds or decking.
A new lawn still needs a firm edge and a clear boundary. Replacing a tired fence at the same time avoids trampling a finished lawn later, and lets us line up gates, posts and sleeper ends so they meet cleanly. In a narrow terrace garden the fence line also affects how much usable width you keep, so we measure that carefully.
New fences and replacement panels
Some jobs are a full new fence, with new posts set and new panels or boards throughout. Others are more modest: tired panels swapped, a leaning run straightened, or a single boundary made good where the rest of the garden is being relaid. We look at the condition of existing posts before recommending a full replacement, because sound posts can sometimes be reused.
We also look at the ground the posts will stand in, and at any change of level along the boundary. On a slope, panels may need to be stepped, and the base has to meet the lawn, patio or gravel cleanly so you are not left with a gap that dogs can get under or wind can catch.
Boundaries and neighbours
We can put a fence up on the line you show us, and we will talk through the practical options on the survey. We do not give legal advice about who owns a boundary or what height is permitted, and we will not start a disputed boundary. If you are unsure, it is better to agree the line with your neighbour before the work is booked.
Access can matter as much as the fence itself. In tight Brighton and Kemptown streets, panel deliveries, parking and whether we can work from your side of the boundary are all checked on the visit. We work Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.
Aftercare and guarantee
Timber fences last longer if they are kept clear at the base and treated or stained as the timber needs, especially in salt air. We can explain what your particular fence will need once it is up. All fencing works are guaranteed, and the price is confirmed at the free, no-obligation survey. There is no minimum charge.
Price
Fencing work is quoted after a free, no-obligation survey, because size, ground, access and materials all change the figure. There is no minimum charge and all works are guaranteed. If you are also thinking about a new lawn, artificial grass is typically £55–£65 per m² installed, as a guide.
Where we do this
We are based in Brighton and cover the city and the surrounding towns and villages. Fencing comes up often in Peacehaven, Telscombe, Saltdean, Hove, Rottingdean. Each area page has notes on local gardens, ground and access.
- Brighton
- Hove
- Saltdean
- Rottingdean
- Peacehaven
- Telscombe
- Woodingdean
- Ovingdean
- Kemptown
- Portslade
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Lewes
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Common questions
Do you replace old fence panels?
Yes. We replace tired panels and put up new fencing. What is needed is confirmed at the free survey.
How much does fencing cost?
Fencing is quoted after a free, no-obligation survey, because length, height, ground, access and the condition of any existing posts all change the price. There is no minimum charge, and all works are guaranteed.
Can you do fencing on its own?
Yes. Fencing can be a job on its own or part of a wider landscaping job.
Will a new fence stand up to coastal wind?
We look at how exposed the garden is and fix the fence with that in mind, especially on clifftop and seafront plots. The right approach is agreed at the survey rather than assuming a sheltered-city detail will do.
Do you advise on boundary ownership?
No. We do not give legal advice about who owns a boundary or what height is allowed. We can discuss the practical options and work to the line you and your neighbour have agreed.
How do I book a survey?
Call or WhatsApp 07826 525732, email ruffellsgrass@gmail.com, or use the free survey form. Surveys are free and there is no obligation. We work Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.
Free, no-obligation
Book a free survey
Adam will come and look at the garden, talk it through and confirm a price. As a guide, artificial grass typically costs £55–£65 per m² installed; other work is quoted at the survey. There is no minimum charge, and all works are guaranteed.
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