Screens around seating
Slatted screens that shelter a terrace without boxing it in.
Get a quote about screens around seatingPN Landscapes supplies and installs garden fencing and gates in Uckfield, including closeboard, panel, slatted and trellis fencing, on concrete or ground-contact treated timber posts set in concrete.
A fence does three jobs: it marks the boundary, gives privacy and shelter, and frames the garden. We install fencing and gates across Uckfield, usually as part of a wider landscaping project so that the boundaries, paving and planting are finished together.
Below are the fence types we install, how we build them to stand up to the weather, and the height rules you need to know.
Fence types compared
| Type | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Closeboard (featheredge) | Strong, private boundaries; sloping ground | Built on site from posts, rails and boards, so it follows levels and copes with wind. |
| Panel fencing | Quick, economical runs on level ground | Panels slot between posts and are easy to replace individually. |
| Slatted and batten screens | Contemporary gardens, screening seating areas | Horizontal battens in cedar or treated softwood. Lets light and air through. |
| Trellis and trellis-topped | Climbers, lighter screening | Adds height and softens a solid fence. |
| Picket and post-and-rail | Front gardens and rural boundaries | Marks a boundary without blocking the view. |
Construction
How we build a fence that stays up
- Posts: concrete posts, or timber posts treated for ground contact (Use Class 4), set in concrete with around 600mm in the ground for a 1.8 metre fence.
- Gravel boards: a concrete or treated timber board at the base keeps the fence boards off wet soil, which is where fences rot first.
- Rails and fixings: three rails on a full-height closeboard fence, fixed with galvanised or stainless fixings.
- Levels: fences are stepped or raked to follow sloping ground neatly.
- Gates: hung on properly sized posts with adjustable hinges, so they can be eased as the timber seasons.
Fence height rules
In most gardens you can put up or replace a fence without planning permission if it is no more than 2 metres high, or 1 metre high where it is next to a road or a footpath beside a road. Trellis counts towards the height. Listed buildings, some newer estates with open-plan front gardens and some conservation areas have tighter controls.
It is worth checking your deeds and speaking to your neighbour before replacing a shared boundary.
Fencing as part of a garden project
Trellis and summerhouses
Trellis-topped panels to support climbers along a boundary.
Get a quote about trellis and summerhouses
Railings and gates
Metal railings and gates for pool safety and front boundaries.
Get a quote about railings and gatesQuestions we are asked
Fencing FAQs
Concrete or timber fence posts?
Concrete posts last longest and do not rot, and panels can be lifted out and replaced. Timber posts look softer and suit closeboard fencing, but must be ground-contact treated and set in concrete.
How long does a garden fence last?
A well-built closeboard fence on concrete posts with gravel boards can last 20 years or more. Budget panels on untreated posts may only last a few years.
Which side of the fence is mine?
There is no universal rule. Your title deeds may show a T mark on the boundary you are responsible for. If they are silent, it is best agreed between neighbours.
PN Landscapes
Get a fencing quote
Tell us the length and style you have in mind, or book a visit and we will measure up.
Phone: 01825 733317
Email: info@pnlandscapes.co.uk
Address: Flitteridge Farm, Daleham Lane, Splaynes Green, Uckfield TN22 3TQ
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 8am–1pm
Paving and stone: visit PN Paving Supplies, our sister company on the same site.