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- Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire
- 01933 213009
- info@highamlandscapes.co.uk
New fences, full replacements and storm-damage repairs, installed by our own local team. We fit closeboard, featheredge, lap panel and composite fencing on concrete or timber posts, with a free site visit and a fixed written quote.
Can’t get through? We’re often out on site, so send us a message and we’ll reply within 24 hours.
Free site visit and fixed written quote. No obligation. We reply within 24 hours.
Most fences that fail early fail at the posts: set too shallow, not concreted properly, or left sitting in wet soil. We build every fence from the ground up. Around a third of every post goes into the ground and is set in concrete, so 600mm (2ft) for a standard 1.8m fence and deeper for taller ones. Gravel boards keep the timber off the soil, and every run is checked for level and line before the boards go on.
Whether you need a short run of panels replaced or a full boundary along a new-build garden, you’ll deal with the same small local team from the first visit to the final clean-up. We never use subcontractors.
Vertical featheredge boards fixed to rails between posts and built on site to suit your boundary. Our most popular fence for strength and privacy.
Best for: Exposed, windy gardens and long boundaries
Ready-made featheredge panels slotted between concrete or timber posts. It gives a closeboard look with a quicker, lower-cost install.
Best for: Privacy on a sensible budget
Overlapping horizontal slats in a framed panel. The most affordable way to replace an old fence.
Best for: Sheltered gardens and lower budgets
Concrete posts don’t rot, and concrete gravel boards keep timber off wet ground. Panels can be swapped later without new posts.
Best for: A fence that lasts decades
Wood-effect composite boards in an aluminium frame. There’s no painting or treating, and it won’t rot, warp or split.
Best for: Modern gardens and zero maintenance
Contemporary horizontal slatted screens, hit-and-miss and decorative toppers that let light through while keeping privacy.
Best for: Patios, screening and modern designs
Taller, stronger fences with heavier rails and boards, extra posts and anti-climb options for side gardens and commercial sites.
Best for: Security, side alleys and commercial sites
Made-to-measure timber side and garden gates hung on strong posts, with quality hinges, bolts and locks to match your new fence.
Best for: Secure side access
Blown-out panels, snapped posts or a fence that’s started to lean? We’ll tell you honestly whether a repair will last or whether it’s time to replace. Often the panels are fine and only the posts have failed, which is a much cheaper fix.
After storms we prioritise unsafe and fallen fences where we can. We can also provide photos and a written quote to support a home insurance claim.
Per metre, 1.8m high, supplied and fitted
Per metre, 1.8m high, depending on ground conditions and length
Per metre, 1.8m high, concrete or timber posts
Per metre, 1.8m high, supplied and fitted
Optional grab lorry per load (most jobs need one), or keep the waste yourself
Depending on width and style
Longer runs usually cost less per metre. Ask us to price a few options side by side and we’ll explain the difference.
We measure up, check levels, boundaries and access, and talk you through the options that suit your garden.
You get a clear, itemised quote within 48 hours. The price we quote is the price you pay, with no surprise extras.
We take down the old fence (and take the waste away if you choose), mark out the post positions and check for buried cables and pipes.
Posts are set in concrete, gravel boards fitted, then panels or boards are fixed level and plumb. Most garden fences take 1 to 2 days.
We clear every offcut, walk the finished fence with you and make sure you’re completely happy.
“Every fence we put up has our name on it, so we set the posts properly, use good timber and leave your garden as tidy as we found it. If I wouldn’t be happy with it in my own garden, it doesn’t leave site.”
Alyn Jones, owner of Higham Landscapes
Higham Landscapes is run by Alyn Jones from Higham Ferrers. We’ve been building fences, bases and gardens across Northamptonshire for over 10 years. Most of our work comes from recommendations and repeat customers, so every job has to be one we’re proud to put our name to.
Every fence is installed by our own team. We never subcontract your job.
£2 million public liability insurance, so your property and your neighbours' are covered.
5-year guarantee on our installation work, on top of any manufacturer's warranty.
We protect lawns and patios, keep noise sensible and clear up every offcut before we leave.
Real reviews from our customers on Google and Facebook, copied word for word.
In England, most homeowners can put up a fence up to 2 metres high without planning permission under permitted development rights. The limit drops to 1 metre where the fence is next to a road or a footpath beside a road.
You may need permission if your home is a listed building, or if permitted development rights have been removed, which is common on newer estates. If in doubt, check with North Northamptonshire or West Northamptonshire Council. We’ll flag anything we spot on our site visit.
There’s no law that says which way a fence must face. The usual convention is that the posts and rails go on the owner’s side and the smooth face looks out towards the neighbour.
Who owns which boundary is usually shown on your title plan from HM Land Registry, often marked with a “T”. It’s always worth a quick chat with your neighbour before work starts. We may need brief access to their side to fix boards.
Concrete posts won’t rot, stand up to strong winds and let you replace panels later without disturbing the posts. They’re the best long-term value for most gardens.
Timber posts have a warmer, natural look, cost less upfront and suit closeboard fences built on site. We use pressure-treated posts rated for ground contact and set them in concrete.
Advice written by Alyn Jones, owner of Higham Landscapes. Last reviewed October 2026.
Can’t see your question? Call us on 01933 213009 or send us a message, and we’ll be happy to help.
Most average garden fences, around 20 to 30 metres, take 1 to 2 days, including taking down the old fence. Larger boundaries, closeboard fences built on site and difficult access can take longer. We’ll give you a timescale with your quote.
A well-built fence on concrete posts with gravel boards and pressure-treated timber will typically last 20 years or more. Lap panel fences on timber posts usually have a shorter life, often 10 to 15 years. Treating timber every few years helps it last longer.
We take down your old fence as part of the job. Taking the waste away is optional. We can arrange a grab lorry for £300 per load, and most jobs need just one. Or you can keep the old timber and deal with it yourself.
Yes. Panel fences can be stepped down the slope, and closeboard fences can be built to follow the ground. We’ll recommend the best option for your garden on the site visit.
Not necessarily. As long as we can get into the garden safely, you’re welcome to carry on with your day. We’ll check in with you at the start and walk the finished fence with you at the end.
Yes. We install fences throughout the year. We only pause work if the ground is frozen or winds are too strong to work safely.
Yes. Our installation work comes with a 5-year workmanship guarantee. Materials are also covered by the manufacturer’s own guarantee, for example on treated timber.
No. We don’t take a deposit. You pay once the job is finished and you’re happy with it.
We’re often out on site, so we can’t always answer straight away. Send us a message using the quote form or email info@highamlandscapes.co.uk, and we’ll reply within 24 hours to arrange your free site visit.
We’re based in Higham Ferrers and install fences across Northamptonshire, including Rushden, Wellingborough, Irthlingborough, Raunds, Kettering, Northampton, Corby, Thrapston and Oundle, plus surrounding villages.
Our home town, plus Chelveston and Caldecott.
Including Newton Bromswold, Bozeat and Wymington.
Including Finedon, Irchester, Wollaston and Great Doddington.
Including Raunds, Stanwick, Ringstead and Great Addington.
Including Burton Latimer, Barton Seagrave, Rothwell and Desborough.
Including Duston, Kingsthorpe, Abington and Weston Favell.
Including Weldon, Oakley Vale, Stanion and Gretton.
Including Thrapston, Islip, Woodford and Denford.
