Estate Fencing

Frequently asked questions

Post and rail or steel estate railings?

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Post and rail is cheaper per metre, quick to repair and right for paddocks and working land. Steel estate railings cost more but have a very slim profile that almost vanishes across parkland, and they will outlast timber several times over. Long views tend to justify steel; working paddocks rarely do.

Is it suitable for horses?

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Yes, with the correct detail. Rails fixed on the animal side, no protruding fixings, and horse safe mesh rather than standard stock netting where a hoof could go through. We confirm the specification with you before ordering.

How long does timber post and rail last?

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Pressure treated softwood gives 15 to 20 years in normal Surrey and Hampshire ground. Cleft or sawn oak lasts considerably longer and weathers silver, which is why it is chosen on properties where the fence is part of the view.

Can you fence a long rural run with poor access?

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That is standard work for us. We plan material drops along the line, use a tracked machine on soft ground where a wheeled one would rut, and reinstate any wheelings before we leave.

What does estate fencing cost?

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Post and rail generally runs £45 to £75 per metre fitted, and steel estate railings £85 to £120 per metre depending on ground and access. Field gates with hanging and slamming posts start from £650.

Do you supply gateways for tractors and machinery?

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Yes. Gateway width is agreed at set out, with the hanging post dug deeper and braced so a heavy field gate does not drop in the first winter.