Topic ID 2240
Old age and the unwelcome attention of some local brain dead wotsits mean I need to renew my garden fence. Any recommendations?
Reply ID 30937
What type and size is/was it?
Reply ID 31439
HI Carlos, are you looking for someone to supply the fencing, fit it or both? If you plan to fit the fencing yourself, I can recommend a little place in Essex that is unbelieveably cheap for the quality of fencing they produce. You get a high quality thick featherboard panel for the same price you'd pay for one of them flimsy larchlap panels in Focus, B&Q etc. Let me know.
Reply ID 31446
About 3 years ago we used a guy called Kevin Ives, but I can't find his number. He did a good job at a good price, which was surprising because his price for hard landscaping was way higher than the other quotes we had. He replaced all our posts, gateposts and panels.
Reply ID 31502
Looking for someone to do the whole job as my DIY skills are certainly not upto this.
Reply ID 31627
Try Mel of AEM Fencing. Ware lad now living in Stevenage. 01438 351149 0771 9213231
Reply ID 31628
Norbury Garden Buildings - 28, Marshgate Drive 01992 505978 Just did our Shed at a really good price, I believe they do fence's aswell.
Reply ID 34033
Thanks for the recommendations...job now done by Mel.
Reply ID 34336
Were you happy with Mel? We want to replace our fence & gates. Thanks.
Reply ID 34352
quote:I would be interested in those guys. The wind has finally done for sections of our fencing..
Originally posted by thefair1973
HI Carlos, are you looking for someone to supply the fencing, fit it or both? If you plan to fit the fencing yourself, I can recommend a little place in Essex that is unbelieveably cheap for the quality of fencing they produce. You get a high quality thick featherboard panel for the same price you'd pay for one of them flimsy larchlap panels in Focus, B&Q etc. Let me know.
Reply ID 34401
I thought he did a good job...it survived the storm unlike our other fences. Will be using him again.
Reply ID 34511
The place we got it from is Ellis & Son in Rayleigh, Essex. Details are: Ellis & Son, c/o Woodside Garden Centre, Arterial Rd, Rayleigh, SS6 7TZ. Tel 01268 770322. We just normally ring them a few days prior and tell them what they want and they make it to order. We've done some major re-landscaping in the garden and have put in 20+ of these panels so far, all of which laughed in the face of the recent storms. This is really good quality stuff and to be honest, I dont know how they can make money on the stuff. They're not your bog-standard featherlap stuff, but vertical featheredge that is usually over 10mm thick and all comes pre-treated. I think it's around £15 for a 6'x6' panel. We also bought all our concrete posts & gravel boards from them and they're excellent too. The only problem is they dont deliver, so you need to arrange a van to collect it.
Reply ID 36741
quote:Did you use Mel in the end? How did you rate his handywork?
Originally posted by Mr Pquote:I would be interested in those guys. The wind has finally done for sections of our fencing..
Originally posted by thefair1973
HI Carlos, are you looking for someone to supply the fencing, fit it or both? If you plan to fit the fencing yourself, I can recommend a little place in Essex that is unbelieveably cheap for the quality of fencing they produce. You get a high quality thick featherboard panel for the same price you'd pay for one of them flimsy larchlap panels in Focus, B&Q etc. Let me know.
Reply ID 37239
Sorry, my previous post was for Willow. Willow, did you use Mel in the end? Did he do a good job? If not, who did you use and would you recommend? Cheers
Reply ID 37271
Hi - not used anyone yet as been having the kitchen finished first (took 6 months, long story!) but am looking into having the fence & turfing done very soon. If you use Mel or anyone else let me know & I'll do the same :o)
Reply ID 42573
quote:Well, I went with Mel as he was 50% cheaper than the other quotes I had. The fence materials seem fine. In my opinion he has cut corners in little things like tacking the featheredge boards down neatly and trimming the tops and bottoms to reduce gaps (our fence runs on a slope). BUT BUT BUT you do get what you pay for. I am quite happy to save £400 and tidy up some of his work at no extra cost. Dont get me wrong, the job is not bodged and Mel is a proper fencer who knows what he is doing, but he is quick. If you want cheap then go with Mel - 01438 351149. If you want to pay more and have a thorough job then try Norlap (run by the guy who owns Norbury) - 01992 589902. Guys/Gals, just a little tip. If you ask for recommendations for a service then it is always nice to update with how the job went and whether or not you would recommend. I do find a lot of posts (on other forums as well) where people ask for a recommendation and then everything goes quiet. To see a recommendation and then have someone second it is priceless. keep us updated! [:)]
Originally posted by Willow
Hi - not used anyone yet as been having the kitchen finished first (took 6 months, long story!) but am looking into having the fence & turfing done very soon. If you use Mel or anyone else let me know & I'll do the same :o)
Reply ID 42847
quote:We went with Mel too as he was cheaper than the other quotes - the job is ok (like you say, you get what you pay for) but could be a little neater in my opinion.
Originally posted by gregbquote:Well, I went with Mel as he was 50% cheaper than the other quotes I had. The fence materials seem fine. In my opinion he has cut corners in little things like tacking the featheredge boards down neatly and trimming the tops and bottoms to reduce gaps (our fence runs on a slope). BUT BUT BUT you do get what you pay for. I am quite happy to save £400 and tidy up some of his work at no extra cost. Dont get me wrong, the job is not bodged and Mel is a proper fencer who knows what he is doing, but he is quick. If you want cheap then go with Mel - 01438 351149. If you want to pay more and have a thorough job then try Norlap (run by the guy who owns Norbury) - 01992 589902. Guys/Gals, just a little tip. If you ask for recommendations for a service then it is always nice to update with how the job went and whether or not you would recommend. I do find a lot of posts (on other forums as well) where people ask for a recommendation and then everything goes quiet. To see a recommendation and then have someone second it is priceless. keep us updated! [:)]
Originally posted by Willow
Hi - not used anyone yet as been having the kitchen finished first (took 6 months, long story!) but am looking into having the fence & turfing done very soon. If you use Mel or anyone else let me know & I'll do the same :o)