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Fence Building

A new fence in Southampton needs to do more than just mark a boundary, it needs to hold up to the wind and rain that comes through the city, particularly in more exposed positions near the water where wind funnels along the estuaries. Fence building from Edens Edge landscaping builds fences specified for the conditions at your property, not just the standard panel and post setup that fails at the first storm.

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Fence failures in Southampton are rarely about the panels themselves, they are usually about the posts and how they were set into the ground. Winter storms put real pressure on fences, particularly in more exposed locations near open ground or the waterfront where wind funnels along the Itchen and Test estuaries, and a fence built without accounting for this is the fence that comes down first when the weather turns. Fence building from Edens Edge landscaping builds new fences with posts set correctly for the ground conditions and the wind exposure at your specific property.

Need a New Fence?

When Fence building Suits Your Southampton Property

The first situation is a property with no existing fence in a position where one is needed, marking a boundary, providing privacy from a neighbouring property, or enclosing part of the garden for a specific purpose such as keeping pets contained. Fence building builds a new fence to the right specification for the position, the boundary requirements, and what the fence needs to do.

The second situation is a property in a more exposed position, near open ground, the waterfront, or along the Itchen and Test estuaries where wind funnels through, and the household wants a fence that will actually stand up to the conditions rather than a standard build that fails in the first significant storm. Fence building accounts for wind exposure in how the fence is specified and built, particularly in post setting and panel selection.

The third situation is a household replacing an existing fence that has failed, whether from storm damage, age, or simply having reached the end of its life, and wants the new fence built to a standard that will last longer than the one it is replacing. Fence building is an opportunity to address whatever caused the previous fence to fail, whether that was inadequate post foundations, the wrong panel type for the position, or general age, as part of the new build.

How Our Fence building Service Works

Fence building starts with assessing the site, the boundary line, the ground conditions, and how exposed the position is to wind. In Southampton, wind exposure varies significantly, with gardens in Woolston, Weston Shore and along the exposed stretches of the Itchen and Test estuaries facing more wind tolerant requirements than gardens in more sheltered inland suburbs. Edens Edge landscaping holds Level 3 construction qualifications and specifies the fence build for the actual exposure at the site.

Post setting is the stage that determines how well a fence stands up over time, particularly in windier positions. Posts need to be set to an appropriate depth and secured correctly in the ground, with the foundation appropriate for the soil conditions at the property. A fence with sound panels but inadequately set posts will fail at the posts long before the panels themselves give out, especially under wind load.

Panel and fencing style selection follows from what the fence needs to do and how exposed the position is. Solid panel fencing presents more surface area to wind and needs more robust posts and foundations in exposed positions, while styles with gaps allow wind through and can be a more practical choice in particularly exposed spots. Edens Edge landscaping can advise on the right style for your specific property and position.

The fence is built to the agreed height, style and line, with gates included where needed. Edens Edge landscaping finishes the fence to a standard that holds up to Southampton's weather, with attention to the details, post caps, panel fixings, ground clearance, that affect how long the fence lasts before it needs attention.

FAQ's

Frequent Asked Questions

Common questions about Fence building from Edens Edge landscaping, covering Southampton and surrounding areas.

Why do fences in Southampton sometimes fail in winter storms?

Almost always because of how the posts were set, rather than the panels themselves. Southampton sees winter storms that put real pressure on fences, particularly in more exposed positions near open ground or the waterfront where wind funnels along the Itchen and Test estuaries. A fence with posts that are not set to an adequate depth or secured correctly in the ground will fail at the posts before the panels give out, especially under wind load. Fence building addresses this by setting posts correctly for the ground conditions and wind exposure at your property.

Does my property's location affect what kind of fence I should build?

Yes. Wind exposure varies significantly across Southampton, with gardens in Woolston, Weston Shore and along the more exposed stretches of the Itchen and Test estuaries facing stronger winds than gardens in more sheltered inland suburbs like Shirley and Bitterne Park. Edens Edge landscaping assesses the wind exposure at your specific property and advises on the fencing style and post specification that suits it.

What fencing styles are available?

Common options include solid panel fencing, which provides maximum privacy but presents more surface area to wind, and styles with gaps between boards, which allow some wind through and can be more practical in exposed positions. Edens Edge landscaping can talk through the options and help you choose a style that balances privacy, appearance and durability for your specific position.

My old fence kept falling down. Will a new one have the same problem?

Not if the cause of the previous failure is addressed. Fence building is an opportunity to fix whatever caused the previous fence to fail, whether that was inadequate post foundations, the wrong panel type for an exposed position, or simply age. Edens Edge landscaping assesses why a previous fence failed as part of planning the new build.

Are you insured and do you have a cancellation policy?

Edens Edge landscaping holds £5m public liability insurance. If you need to cancel a booked job, the cancellation policy allows a full refund with three days notice. For any questions about bookings or to get a quote for Fence building in Southampton, call 07850412717 directly.