Fencing & garden walls in Wisbech
Fencing set properly in concrete, and brick, block and sleeper walls built to stand the test of the Fenland wind.
Fencing set properly in concrete, and brick, block and sleeper walls built to stand the test of the Fenland wind.
Fencing & walls
Out here on the Fens the wind finds every weak fence. We set posts properly in concrete, at the right depth, so your fencing stays upright and square for years, not until the first big blow.
We also build brick and block garden walls, sleeper edging and low retaining walls, on proper foundations, to define boundaries and handle levels.
Close-board, panel and estate fencing, with posts concreted in at the correct depth and spacing. No leaning, no lifting, no gaps under the panels.
Brick, block and sleeper walls built on proper footings, whether it is a low boundary wall, a raised bed or a retaining wall holding back a level.
Recent work
Fencing, sleeper edging and garden walls built to last across Wisbech and the surrounding villages.
In depth
There is a real difference between close-board and panel fencing. Close-board is built on site from individual featheredge boards fixed to horizontal rails, making it stronger, longer-lasting and easy to repair board by board. Panel fencing is quicker and cheaper to install but tends to catch the wind and fail sooner. On exposed Fenland boundaries around Wisbech, where the flat, open land offers little shelter, we usually steer people towards close-board for the durability it gives.
A fence is only as good as its posts. We set timber or concrete posts firmly in concrete footings dug well below the surface, so the line stays upright through wind and wet winters. Concrete gravel boards along the base lift the timber clear of the ground, which stops the panels wicking up moisture and rotting from the bottom. This detail matters especially on the damp, low-lying Fen ground near Wisbech, where standing water is common.
Garden walls do more than mark a boundary. We build brick, block and timber sleeper walls for raised beds, seating, level changes and screening, matching materials to your house and hard landscaping. Retaining walls that hold back soil are a different job again, needing proper footings, drainage behind the wall and weep holes so water pressure cannot build up and push the structure out. As groundworkers, getting that hidden engineering right is exactly our strength.
Every wall starts below ground with the footing. We excavate to firm bearing and pour concrete foundations sized to the wall and the soil, which is vital on the soft silt and peat found across the Fens. We also check boundary levels carefully before starting, so a wall or fence follows the ground correctly, deals with any slope between you and your neighbour, and sits right on the line. Careful setting out avoids disputes later.
How it works
We come out, measure up and talk through materials, patterns and colours, at a time that suits you.
A clear, fixed, no-obligation price in writing. No pressure, no salesmen, no surprises.
Proper ground prep, correct sub-base and falls, then the finish, laid by our own family team.
Site cleared and swept, and we walk you round the finished drive before we leave.
Good to know
Deep enough to stay put, typically around a third of the post height, set in concrete. On exposed Fenland plots that matters more than most places.
Yes, we can repair storm damage, replace snapped posts and swap panels, as well as install complete new runs of fencing.
Yes, on proper footings with drainage behind them where needed, to hold back soil and create level areas in a sloping garden.
Pressure-treated close-board on concrete posts and gravel boards is the most durable. We will talk you through the options and costs.
For longevity, close-board usually wins. It is built on site from individual boards fixed to rails, so it is stronger, copes better with wind and can be repaired one board at a time. Panel fencing is cheaper and faster to put up but tends to blow out or sag sooner, especially on the exposed, open ground around Wisbech and the Fens. We will talk through budget and position and recommend what suits your boundary.
Yes, for a fence that stays upright we set posts in concrete footings dug well below ground level. This anchors the line against wind and stops posts loosening in wet weather, which matters on the damp Fen soil near Wisbech. We also fit concrete gravel boards at the base so the timber sits clear of the ground and does not rot from the bottom up. Proper footings are what make a fence last.
Absolutely. A retaining wall holds back soil, and wet soil is heavy, so water must be allowed to escape rather than build up behind it. We include drainage behind the wall and weep holes through it to relieve that pressure, along with a properly sized concrete footing. Skipping this is why so many retaining walls bulge or fail. As groundworkers first, sound drainage and foundations are exactly what we focus on.
Free at-home visit and a written, no-obligation price. No pressure, no salesmen, no surprises.
