Fencing Gates in Northfleet, Kent

If you're looking for the gold standard of garden boundaries, you really can't beat close board fencing – often called feather edge. It's the sturdy, overlapping vertical style you'll see in most well-kept gardens around Northfleet. Why do we recommend it so often? Because it's incredibly tough. We use pressure-treated timber and heavy-duty arris rails to create a solid wall of wood that offers total privacy. It's particularly good for those slightly uneven gardens we often find in the Gravesham area, as we can 'rake' the fence to follow the natural slope of your land, keeping everything looking neat and level at the top.

Have you noticed the trend for horizontal, slatted fencing lately? Sometimes called Venetian fencing, it's becoming a huge hit for homeowners in Northfleet who want something a bit more modern. These panels allow light to filter through, which is brilliant if you've got a smaller garden that can feel a bit 'boxed in' by solid walls. It creates a stunning, architectural backdrop for your plants and gives the whole space a high-end, designer feel. We can even install them as privacy screens or toppers for existing walls to give you that extra bit of height without blocking out the afternoon sun.

Most homeowners we speak to tell us their old fence failed because the bottom of the wood rotted away. It's a classic problem when timber sits directly on damp soil. To prevent this, we always suggest using concrete gravel boards at the base. These act as a protective barrier between the ground and your fence panels. Combine those with concrete posts set deep in high-strength Postcrete, and you've got a fence that isn't going anywhere. It might cost a tiny bit more upfront, but you'll thank yourself in ten years when the rest of the street is replacing their fences again and yours is still standing strong.

A beautiful new fence deserves a gate that actually fits. There's nothing more frustrating than a gate that drags on the floor or has a gap big enough for the cat to vanish through. We specialise in bespoke, made-to-measure garden gates right here in Northfleet. Whether you need a small side gate for the bins or a pair of grand driveway gates, we build them to match your fencing style perfectly. We don't skimp on the 'bits' either – we use high-quality ironmongery, including heavy-duty hinges and secure bolts, so your gate feels solid and swings smoothly every single time.