- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -
How many fence panels can you fit in a day?
We aim to be able to install around 8-10 fence panels per day depending on the individual customers requirements. This would not include removal of the old fence
We are able to provide same day fence repair services however this would need to be booked in before 1pm on the day in order to obtain the correct materials from the local suppliers that we use.
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Do you work in the rain?
At Norfolk Fencing Services we don’t really believe in having a day off because of the weather. However some days it gets so wet and windy that you wouldn’t want us there either, whilst we are committed to providing our customers with our customers efficient fence fitting service we also understand that sometimes it just isn’t worth creating a huge mud bath from working on wet ground.
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What happens with my old fence?
We provide the option to our customers to take away any waste that is produced from the job. However sometimes it can be more cost effective to hire a skip depending on how much waste there is. We are more than happy to arrange this for you to streamline our whole customer experience.
Alternatively some of our customers like the option of using the old wooden waste for a log burner providing that it hasn’t been painted with harmful coatings.
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What is closeboard fencing?How deep should a fence post hole be?
Closeboard fencing is a type of wooden fence constructed of individual vertical boards that are nailed or screwed to horizontal rails.
These are then fitted with either concrete or timber posts.
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What fence posts do you use?
At Norfolk Fencing Services we offer a wide range of different types of fence posts to bespoke match our individual customers needs.
Our most popular posts are the concrete ones that provide our customers with extra longevity on their purchase opposed to timber fence posts that over time can rot if not regularly treated.
We do also fit steel fencing and posts for more commercial applications that are required.
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How deep should a fence post hole be?
The depth of a fence post can vary from panel to panel. However as a rule of the thumb, the hole depth is the height of the post that is above the ground divided by 3.
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What is panel fencing?
A panel fence refers to pre-constructed sections of wooden fencing installed between two fence posts. This is our most popular fence building method as this saves time and money on labour.
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How high can a fence panel be?
There are many different variations of what is and isn’t allowed for household fencing. However as a rule of the thumb 6ft is usually the maximum height required.
However we would always advise that you check your seeds and title plans of your property before making any changes to your current fencing arrangement.
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Can I paint the fence in my garden?
You should paint your fence with a high quality, weather resistant exterior paint.
You can use either a water soluble paint or an oil based paint.
A water soluble paint is recommended if you like the look of the woods natural grain and making use of the woods original colour.
Oil based paint is much thicker and gives your fence a more plastic or waxy look.
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Wood or concrete fence posts which one should I go for?
The option is down to you, wooden fence posts are much cheaper and take slightly more time to install as they have to be screwed to the fence panels.
Concrete posts are slightly more expensive to buy however they can almost last a lifetime and save much more time on the installing process.
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Do I need my neighbours permission to put up a new fence?
It is not a legal requirement to ask permission to replace a fence that belongs to your property however it’s always the nice thing to do to inform your neighbour. It would be a shame to create a squabble over something so minor.
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Are you fully insured?
We are fully insured up to £1,000,000 for any damages caused from installing or repairing a fence.
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Where do you get your materials from?
We only use materials sourced from local fencing suppliers based in Norfolk. However for some emergency fencing repairs we are only able to obtain materials from nationwide stores.
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Who gets the good side of a fence?
The fence is supposed to be installed with the flat side facing towards your neighbours garden.
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Do you offer a guarantee of your work?
If you are not 100% satisfied with our work, we will either fix the issue or give you a full refund and that is a promise.
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What is a gravel board?
A gravel board is a 6inch or 12inch concrete slab that sits on the ground the whole length of the fence panel to protect the wooden fence panel from getting damp and rotting