Fences
Fence repairs in Norwich
City Garden Services repairs garden fences across Norwich, from a single snapped post to a run of panels lifted by the wind.
Fixing the part that failed
A fence rarely fails all at once. One post rots at ground level, the panel next to it starts to lean, and the next strong wind finishes the job. Fence repairs put back the parts that have gone, so a sound fence keeps its life and a neighbour's side is left alone where it should be.
We replace rotten or snapped posts, refit or replace panels, rebuild sections of closeboard, swap cracked gravel boards and straighten runs that have started to lean. If a fence is past repair along most of its length, we will say so and price the replacement as well, so you can decide with the full picture.
Terraced and semi-detached gardens in Norwich often share fences on both sides, so who owns which boundary matters. We are happy to talk a repair through with you and your neighbour before any work starts.
Before you book
Before you book a fence repair
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Check who owns the fence
Your title plan from HM Land Registry may show boundary responsibility, though many do not. If in doubt, speak to your neighbour before repairs start.
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Tell your neighbour
Most repairs need access to both sides or at least a view over. A quick word avoids surprises on the day.
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Clear the fence line
Climbers, pots and sheds against the fence slow the work down. Moving what you can before we arrive helps.
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Think about staining
New timber is paler than old. If you want the repair to blend in, plan to treat or stain the whole run afterwards.
How a fence repair runs
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Send photos or call
A photo of the damage and a rough length of the fence helps us bring the right posts and panels.
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We check what is sound
We test the posts either side of the damage, look at the gravel boards and check whether the fence is safe to repair.
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Free quote
We explain what we will replace and what can stay, and price the job clearly.
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Repair and clear up
Old posts and panels come out, new ones go in properly set, and the offcuts go with us.
Worth knowing
Good to know
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Posts usually go first
Timber rots fastest where it meets the ground. A sound panel on a rotten post often only needs the post replaced.
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Gravel boards protect panels
A board at the bottom keeps the panel off wet soil. Replacing a cracked one is cheap compared with replacing the panel above it.
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Height rules
In England a fence up to 2 metres high normally needs no planning permission, or 1 metre beside a road. Listed homes and conservation areas can have extra rules.
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Matching panels
Panel styles change, so an exact match is not always possible. We will show you the closest options before ordering.
Can you replace one fence post?
Yes. A single post or a single panel is a normal job for us, and it is often all a fence needs.
Is it worth repairing an old fence?
If most posts are sound, yes. If posts are rotten along the whole run, a replacement usually makes more sense, and we will tell you which.
Who pays for a shared fence repair?
That depends on who owns the boundary, which your deeds may show. Many neighbours agree to share the cost of a repair that helps both gardens.
Can you repair a fence after storm damage?
Yes. If panels are loose or posts are leaning, keep away from the fence until it is made safe, and send us photos so we can plan the repair.
Do you take the old fence away?
Yes, the old posts, panels and offcuts are cleared away as part of the job.
Can you swap timber posts for concrete?
Often, yes. Concrete posts with slotted panels resist rot, and we can fit them in place of failed timber posts where the panels suit.
Other jobs we can help with
- Lawn repair and renovationBare patches, moss, dips and worn-out grass brought back to a lawn you want to use.
- Patio and paving repairsRocking slabs, sunken blocks and crumbling joints lifted, relaid and made safe underfoot.
- Garden gatesNew timber side gates fitted, and sagging or sticking gates rehung so they close properly.
- Garden clearanceOvergrown gardens cut back and cleared, so you can see what you have and plan what is next.
Fence leaning or panels down?
Send us photos and your postcode and we will come and give you a free quote for the repair.