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Fencing in Cathays, Cardiff
Hard-wearing fences and gates for family homes and student lets in Cathays, fitted by a local family firm.
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- 30+ Google reviews
- 10+ years in Cardiff
- 5 Year Work Guarantee
- Free quotes
- Built to last Concrete posts and composite panels
- Lettings friendly Low-maintenance options for landlords
- Clear-up included Old fencing removed and taken away
Cathays fencing
Fences That Stand Up to Busy Houses
Cathays is one of the busiest parts of Cardiff. Long streets of Victorian terraces run north from the civic centre towards Gabalfa and Maindy, and a large share of the houses are let to students. Small back gardens, rear lanes and a lot of coming and going all take their toll on a fence.
For houses like these we recommend fencing that needs no attention between tenancies. Grey composite panels set into concrete posts are a good fit: they won't rot, warp or need painting, and a damaged panel can be lifted out and replaced without rebuilding the run.
Owner-occupiers often prefer the warmer look of featheredge or hit and miss timber. Whichever you choose, the posts go in firm so the fence stays upright.
For landlords
Low-Maintenance Fencing for Student Lets
If you let property in Cathays, a fence is one more thing that can turn into a repair request halfway through a tenancy. Our aim is to fit it once and leave it: concrete posts, gravel boards to keep timber off the ground, and composite or pressure-treated panels.
Got more than one house? Send us the addresses with photos and we can quote for them together. Summer, between tenancies, is often the easiest time to get the work done.
See composite fencing for colours and panel styles.
Styles we fit
Fencing and Gate Options in Cathays
Here's a selection of fences and gates we've fitted across Cardiff. Most can be adapted for a front wall, a rear lane or a side return.
For shops and yards we also install security fencing.
Decking
Decks for Small Cathays Gardens
Turn a tired patch of grass or cracked slabs into somewhere people will actually use.
Raised decking
Steps and levels for a change in height at the back door.
Timber decking
The lower-cost option, pressure-treated to last.
Our process
Getting a Fence Fitted in Cathays
- 1 Send photos Our online quote form takes photos and measurements, or call us on 029 2271 5157.
- 2 Provisional quote We can often put a price on it from the photos before anyone visits.
- 3 Quick visit A free look at the boundary, the access and any rear lane gates.
- 4 Out with the old We dismantle the old fence and take every piece away.
- 5 In with the new Fitted, tidied and covered by our 5 Year Work Guarantee.
Good to know
Fence Rules for Cathays Properties
Height limits
Fences and gates up to 2 metres need no planning permission as a rule, or up to 1 metre alongside a road used by vehicles or its pavement.
Listed and protected
At any height, permission is needed within the grounds of a listed building or where an Article 4 direction applies. Cardiff Council's planners can confirm.
Shared boundaries
Terraced gardens usually share fences with the houses either side. Check your deeds for who owns which boundary before replacing it.
A like-for-like replacement at the same height is not normally something you need to apply for.
Where we work
Fence Fitting Across Cardiff
We also cover the neighbouring parts of Cardiff and beyond, including:
Free quotes
Need a Fence in Cathays?
Send a couple of photos and the rough length of the fence, and we'll get back to you with a price or a visit time.
FAQs
Cathays Fencing: Common Questions
Do you cover Cathays?
Yes. We fit fences and gates throughout Cathays and the rest of Cardiff. Call 029 2271 5157 if you'd like to check your street.
What is the best fence for a student house?
Composite panels in concrete posts, because they need no maintenance at all. If you'd rather stay with timber, pressure-treated featheredge with concrete posts and gravel boards is the toughest choice.
Can you quote for several properties at once?
Yes. Send us the addresses with photos of each boundary and we'll price them together.
Can you replace a rear lane gate?
Yes. We build solid timber gates to fit the opening, then add the latch, bolt or lockable handle you need.
Will I need planning permission?
Usually not for a fence under 2 metres, or under 1 metre beside a road used by vehicles. Listed properties and areas covered by an Article 4 direction are different, so check with Cardiff Council if either applies.
Do you take the old fence away?
Yes. Clearing away the old fence is included in the price.