Fencing in Ayrshire
Concrete-set posts to the right depth, pressure-treated timber, and screws — not nails. Storm-resistant fences supplied and installed across Ayrshire with a 10-year structural guarantee.
10-year structural guarantee · 600mm post depth as standard · All old fencing removed
10 yr
Structural guarantee
600mm
Post depth, concrete set
Pressure
Treated timber, screwed not nailed
Same crew
Start to finish, no subbies
The Service
Ayrshire's coastal westerlies are brutal on fences. The reason most panels are flat on the lawn by February isn't bad luck — it's posts dug too shallow, set in compacted earth instead of concrete, with nailed rails that work loose in the first gale.
We supply and install closeboard (the most storm-resistant style for this coast), feather-edge, lap and overlap panel, picket, post-and-rail and chain-link fencing. Every post is set in a 600mm concrete plug minimum, every rail screwed (not nailed), every panel restrained against lift.
It matters because fence failure is rarely just the fence. A toppled fence takes out shrub borders, lands on the car, lets the dog out, and exposes you to the boundary dispute every neighbour dreads. Done once properly, you forget it's there for 15-20 years.
Why It Matters
The price difference between a 5-year fence and a 20-year fence is usually under 20%. Here's where the cheap fence cuts corners.
Posts dug 300mm into earth (no concrete) fail in the first 60mph gust. We dig 600mm minimum and set with post-mix concrete.
Galvanised nails in pressure-treated timber corrode and work loose in 3-4 years. Stainless or treated screws hold for the life of the fence.
Solid lap panels act as sails. On exposed coastal plots we recommend closeboard or hit-and-miss which let the wind through and stand for decades.
Concrete from the old posts is left in the ground, so new posts go in wonky and shallow. We remove the lot — old concrete included.
Our Process
01
Measure the run, check the boundary, talk through style options for your level of wind exposure and privacy needs.
02
Itemised per metre — posts, panels or boards, concrete, fixings and disposal of the old fence.
03
Old fence removed in full, old concrete dug out, posts and panels disposed of legally.
04
Posts dug 600mm, set in concrete with a 1:60 fall away from the post. Rails screwed, boards or panels fitted, caps on.
05
All waste removed, ground reinstated. 10-year structural guarantee issued in writing.
Why Choose Us
If a post or panel fails structurally in normal weather, we replace it.
Style recommendations based on your aspect and exposure.
600mm depth minimum, full concrete plug — not a bag of dry mix.
Stainless or treated wood screws on every rail and board.
Including old post concrete and any vegetation grown through.
Mark and the same team — no subcontracted post crews.
In Detail
Each fence style suits different needs. Here's the build-up, the typical use case and the lifespan we guarantee.
The most storm-resistant style — overlapping boards fixed to triple-bull-nose rails. 1.5m or 1.8m heights, gravel boards at the base to keep timber off wet ground. Pressure-treated softwood, 15-20 year life with annual treatment. Best for exposed plots.
The most common UK style — pre-made 6x6 or 6x5 panels in posts. Faster to install, slightly cheaper, but more susceptible to wind on exposed plots. 10-15 year life. We fit with concrete gravel boards and post caps.
Pointed-top or flat-top vertical pickets at 50mm spacing. Front gardens and dog-friendly low boundaries. 1-1.2m heights typical. Paintable softwood or pre-stained options.
Two- or three-rail rural-style fence in pressure-treated softwood. Paddock, large-plot and rural boundary use. Easy to combine with stock netting for livestock containment.
Galvanised or PVC-coated chain link for security, dog runs and rear boundaries. 1.2-2m heights, steel posts concreted in. Lower visual impact than solid timber and lets light through.
Matching side gates and double driveway gates built in to fence runs. Hung on galvanised heavy-duty hinges with a drop bolt and lockable latch. Driveway gates can be specified with a 600mm closer or remote-controlled mechanism.
Single panel or post repair from £80. We'll always tell you straight whether a repair is realistic or whether you're better replacing the run — patching a 12-year-old fence rarely makes sense.
Commercial and rental-portfolio fencing comes with phased install programmes, RAMS, dated post-works photos and warranty paperwork on file.
Where We Work
Same trusted local team in every town we cover.
Frequently Asked
Standard 1.8m lap panel fencing fully installed is typically £55-£75 per linear metre. Closeboard is £75-£105/m. Post-and-rail £35-£55/m. Picket £60-£85/m. All includes posts, concrete and removal of old fence.
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