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Fencing in Gibbonsdown, Barry
Back garden fences, made-to-measure side gates and decking for homes across Gibbonsdown, a short drive from our Penarth base.
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- Side gates made to fit Wide enough for bins and bikes
- Concrete posts No rot at ground level
- Old fence removed Taken down and taken away
North-east Barry
Fencing Across Gibbonsdown
Gibbonsdown sits on the north-east side of Barry, between Merthyr Dyfan and Cadoxton, with Pencoedtre park close by and Skomer Road heading out towards Wenvoe. Most homes here have a back garden, a side passage and a small front garden, and our work covers all three.
The commonest job is replacing worn-out fencing between neighbouring back gardens. We take the old posts out completely and put in concrete posts with gravel boards, then featheredge, hit and miss or lap panels depending on your budget and how much privacy you want.
Front gardens are usually a lower affair: a picket fence or short panels to mark the boundary and keep children and dogs in, built to the 1 metre limit where they run beside the road.
Side gates
Side Gates Built Around Bins and Bikes
The side passage is how most Gibbonsdown households get bins, bikes and garden waste in and out, so the gate there gets more use than any other part of the boundary. A cheap gate soon drops and drags on the ground.
We build side gates to the width of your passage in ledged and braced or fully boarded timber, and hang them on strong hinges with a latch, bolt or lockable handle. If the passage is wide, we can fit a gate with a short fence panel beside it, or a pair of gates.
See our garden gates for more designs.
Panel styles
Fence Panels for Gibbonsdown Gardens
These are the panel styles we fit most. Mix and match them: a solid run along the boundary, a slatted screen by the patio, trellis for climbers.
Would rather never treat a fence again? Composite panels fit the same concrete posts.
Decking
Raised Decks Where the Garden Slopes
Some Gibbonsdown gardens rise or fall away from the back door. Instead of digging out the slope, a raised deck with steps gives you a level area to sit and eat, built on a treated timber frame.
Choose pressure-treated timber, or composite boards that never need oiling. Decking more than 30 centimetres off the ground needs planning permission in Wales, so we will tell you at the quote stage if yours is likely to.
More on raised decking.
Around the garden
More We Do in Gibbonsdown
We are fencing specialists first, but the same team can take on the rest of the garden too.
Timber decking
Treated timber decks on one level or several.
Patios and paving
Patios and paths laid on a solid base.
Landscaping
Artificial grass, raised beds and retaining walls.
Security fencing
Palisade and mesh fencing for business premises.
Deck frames on slopes
Frames built to your levels before the boards go on.
What to expect
Your New Fence, Start to Finish
- 1 Make contact Call 029 2271 5157 or send photos through our quote form.
- 2 Early figure We can usually give a provisional price from photos and rough sizes.
- 3 Measuring up A free visit to measure the run, the passage and the gate opening.
- 4 Old fence out The old panels, posts and gate are taken away by us.
- 5 New fence in Fitted and tidied, with our 5 Year Work Guarantee.
Rules
Fence Rules for Gibbonsdown Homes
2 metres at the back
Back garden fences and gates up to 2 metres high usually need no planning permission in Wales.
1 metre at the front
Beside a road used by vehicles, or its pavement, the limit without permission drops to 1 metre.
Renting?
If you rent from the Vale of Glamorgan Council or a housing association, get your landlord's agreement before replacing a fence or gate.
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is the planning authority for Barry. A like-for-like replacement rarely needs an application.
Nearby
Fencing Around Barry and the Vale
We also cover the rest of Barry and the villages around it, including:
Free quotes
Get a Gibbonsdown Fencing Quote
Send a photo of the fence or gate and roughly how long the run is, and we'll get back to you with a price.
FAQs
Gibbonsdown Fencing Questions
Do you cover Gibbonsdown?
Yes. Gibbonsdown, sometimes written Gibbons Down, is part of our regular area across Barry. Call 029 2271 5157 if you want to check your road.
How wide should a side gate be?
Wide enough for your wheelie bins with room to spare, which for most passages means about 3 feet. If you move bikes or a mower through, we can go wider or fit a pair of gates.
Which panel gives the most privacy?
Featheredge and closeboard are solid, so nothing can be seen through them. Hit and miss is almost as private and looks the same from both sides, which neighbours tend to like.
Can you replace just the gate?
Yes. We can replace a gate on its own, and fit new posts if the old ones have rotted or moved.
Do I need permission for a new fence?
Usually not, if it is under 2 metres, or under 1 metre beside a road used by vehicles. Check with the Vale of Glamorgan Council if your home is listed.
Do you remove the old fence?
Yes. Removal and disposal are part of the job.