Fencing in Newport
New garden fences, replacement panels and gates fitted across Newport, with posts set to stay upright through wet Gwent winters.
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Garden fencing for Newport homes
Most of the fencing calls we get in Newport come after a windy night. A panel has blown out, a post has snapped at ground level, or the whole run is leaning towards next door. Look closer and the cause is usually the same: timber posts that have sat in wet clay for years and rotted at the point where they meet the soil.
J&Z fits new fences, replaces failed sections and hangs gates across Newport. We set every post for the ground it is going into, keep the timber clear of wet soil where we can, and finish the run level along the top. Every installation carries a 12-month workmanship guarantee, the price is agreed in writing first, and there is no call-out charge.
Fencing we install and repair in Newport
Panel fencing
Lap and featheredge-style panels between timber or concrete posts. A quick, tidy way to fence a long garden or replace a run panel by panel.
Close-board fencing
Boards nailed to rails on site, so the fence follows a sloping garden and takes wind better than panels. A good choice for exposed plots and boundaries that need to last.
Front garden and picket fencing
Low picket and post-and-rail fences for front gardens, where you want a clear boundary without blocking the view of the house.
Garden gates
Side and back gates made to fit the gap, hung on strong hinges with a latch and bolt. Dropped gates rehung so they close properly again.
Storm damage and fence repairs
Snapped posts replaced, blown panels refitted and leaning runs straightened. Where only part of a fence has failed, we repair that part.
Fencing on walls, trellis and rails
Fencing fixed on top of existing garden walls, trellis toppers for extra privacy, and timber rails for steps and decking.
Why fences fail sooner on Newport clay
Much of residential Newport sits on heavy clay. It holds water around the base of a post for most of the winter, and that wet band at ground level is where timber posts rot first. A fence can look sound from the patio and still be close to failing below the soil line.
Clay also moves. It swells when wet and shrinks back in a dry summer, which slowly loosens posts that were set too shallow. Add the south-westerly gales that come up the Severn estuary, and a weak post becomes a fallen panel.
That is why we dig post holes to the right depth for the fence height, and why we often suggest concrete posts or a gravel board along the bottom. Both keep timber out of the wet ground, which is where a fence lives or dies in Newport.
How a fencing job runs
Free visit to measure the run, look at the ground and talk through fence types.
Written quote with the fence type, height and length, and what happens to the old fence.
You confirm where the boundary runs, and let your neighbour know if the fence is shared.
Old fencing taken down where it is part of the job, and post holes dug.
Posts set, panels or boards fitted, gates hung and the top line checked for level.
The finished fence is covered by our 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Boundaries, height and your neighbours
In most gardens a fence can be up to 2 metres high without planning permission, or 1 metre where it runs next to a road used by vehicles. Your deeds usually show who owns each boundary. If the fence is shared, a quick word with next door before work starts saves arguments later, and we ask you to confirm the boundary line before we dig.
What affects the price of a fence
- ✓ Length of the run and number of posts
- ✓ Fence height and the panel or board type
- ✓ Timber or concrete posts and gravel boards
- ✓ Taking down and removing the old fence
- ✓ Access to the garden and room to work
- ✓ Ground conditions such as buried concrete or roots
Every fence is priced in writing after a free visit. If something unexpected turns up in the ground, we stop and talk to you before any extra cost is added.
Why Newport homeowners choose J&Z for fencing
12-month workmanship guarantee
Every installation is guaranteed for a year from completion, in writing, as part of our standard terms.
Posts set for the ground
We dig and set posts for clay soil and exposed gardens, rather than one depth for every job.
Written price, no call-out charge
You know the cost before anything is ordered, and the visit to measure up is free.
Weekend work available
Saturday and Sunday slots are available, so the garden is not out of action through your working week.
Fencing in Newport: common questions
How much does a new fence cost in Newport?
It depends on the length of the run, the height, the type of panel or board, and whether the posts are timber or concrete. Taking down and removing an old fence, tight access and hard ground all add time. We measure up on a free visit and give you a written price before anything is ordered.
Do I need planning permission for a new fence?
Not usually. In most gardens you can put up a fence up to 2 metres high without planning permission, or up to 1 metre where it runs next to a road used by vehicles. Listed buildings and some estates have their own rules, so check with Newport City Council if either applies to you.
Who is responsible for the fence between me and my neighbour?
Your property deeds or plan usually show it, often with a T mark on the side that owns the boundary. Before we start we ask you to confirm where the boundary runs, and it is worth talking to your neighbour first if the fence is shared.
Can you repair my fence rather than replace it?
Often, yes. A single snapped post, a blown-out panel or a loose gate can be put right without replacing the run. If most of the posts have rotted at ground level, we will tell you that a repair will not last and price the replacement as well.
Do you fit garden gates?
Yes. We fit side and back gates to match a new fence or an existing one, with hinges, latches and bolts, and rehang gates that have dropped or stopped closing.
Is your fencing work guaranteed?
Yes. All installation work carries a 12-month workmanship guarantee from the day it is finished. It covers how the fence was put up; storm damage, ground movement and accidental damage are not included.
Which parts of Newport do you cover?
All of Newport, including Maindee, Malpas, Bettws, Ringland, Alway, Allt-yr-yn, Christchurch, Rogerstone and Caerleon, as well as Langstone, Magor and Cwmbran.
More from J&Z in Newport
Where we fit fences
Newport · Maindee · Pillgwenlly · Malpas · Bettws · Ringland · Alway · Allt-yr-yn · Ridgeway · Christchurch · Rogerstone · Caerleon · Langstone · Magor · Cwmbran
Get a free fencing quote
Ring us or send your details through the enquiry form. We will come out, measure up and give you a written price, with no call-out charge.