--- title: "Fencing & Garden Walls in Bishop's Stortford | J&Co" description: "Fencing and garden walls in Bishop's Stortford & Hertfordshire. Closeboard, brick walls, gates and posts set in concrete. Built to last. Free quotes from J&Co." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Service", "serviceType": "Fencing Installation", "name": "Fencing & Garden Walls in Bishop's Stortford & Hertfordshire", "description": "Fencing and garden walls in Bishop's Stortford & Hertfordshire. Closeboard, brick walls, gates and posts set in concrete. Built to last. 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[Get a Free Quote](/contact) [01279 216 215](tel:01279216215) 25 years' experience Five-star rated Workmanship guarantee 25 Years' Experience Workmanship Guarantee SafeContractor Approved Gas Safe (where required) Open 7 Days Herts & Essex Coverage Overview ## Boundaries Built to Stay Standing Most failed garden fences fail at one of two points: the post (rotted at ground level or knocked over by wind because it was set in soil rather than concrete), or the panel-to-post fixing (cheap clips that give way after one winter). Both are avoidable with proper materials and proper installation. Our fencing scope covers closeboard fencing (the most durable and weatherproof panel type), feather-edge boarded fencing, decorative panels and trellis tops, and full bespoke runs. For brick boundary walls see our linked [brickwork service](/brickwork-masonry/). Gates, posts, and field gate hardware all part of the standard scope. ![Newly installed closeboard timber fence panels with concrete posts in a UK back garden](/assets/upload-036-C-t1697I.jpeg) Why It Matters ## Why Cheap Fencing Lasts Three Winters The two visible failure modes on bad fencing are obvious in any UK garden after a few years. Posts rot at ground level and the fence leans further every winter until it goes over. Panels work loose at the clip and start flapping in wind, eventually pulling free. Both come from skipping foundation work and using cheap fixings. Done properly, a closeboard fence with concrete-set posts and proper panel fixings lasts 15–20+ years in UK conditions. Done cheaply, it lasts 3–5 winters. The price difference at install is small — the lifetime cost difference is enormous. Our Process ## How We Deliver Fencing & Garden Walls 01 ### Survey & Materials Choice Boundary walked, lengths measured, post centres set, panel and post specification agreed. 02 ### Strip Out Old fence removed, broken posts dug out, ground levelled. Old materials taken away. 03 ### Posts Set Properly Posts dug to a sensible depth for the ground conditions, set in postcrete or wet concrete and braced while they cure. 04 ### Panel Install Panels fixed to posts with proper galvanised brackets — not cheap clips. Trellis tops added if specified. 05 ### Final Inspection All posts checked plumb, panels tight, gates hung and adjusted. Benefits ## What You Get with J&Co ### Posts Set Properly Posts set in postcrete or wet concrete and braced while they cure — never just rammed into soil. ### Quality Treated Timber Pressure-treated timber specified for outdoor use so panels and posts stand up to UK weather. ### Galvanised Fixings Galvanised brackets and screws throughout — no rust streaks down the panels after a winter or two. ### Workmanship Guarantee Written guarantee on the install — exact terms confirmed on your quote. Technical Detail ## Closeboard, Feather Edge and Panel Fencing — What's Best? **Closeboard fencing** (sometimes called 'feather edge') is the gold standard for residential boundary fencing in Hertfordshire. Vertical pales overlapped onto rails, fixed to concrete-set timber or concrete posts. Extremely durable, withstands UK wind well, easily 15–20+ years lifespan. The right answer for most boundary fencing. **Lap panel fencing** is the cheap option — pre-made horizontal lap panels slotted into concrete posts. Faster to install, lower upfront cost, but generally lasts 5–10 years before the panels themselves degrade. Acceptable for short-term boundaries; not what we'd recommend for a permanent install. **Feature panels and trellis** (decorative tops, slatted screening, contemporary horizontal-board panels) suit modern garden designs. Costs more per metre than standard closeboard but transforms the look of the boundary. Often combined with planting for a softened finish. For brick or rendered boundary walls (more permanent, higher cost, no maintenance cycle) see our [brickwork and masonry service](/brickwork-masonry/). For gates, gateposts and field gate hardware, included as standard scope on most fencing projects. ![Closeboard timber fence panels with concrete posts and capping in a UK garden](/assets/upload-036-C-t1697I.jpeg) Closeboard fencing with concrete-set posts — the standard residential boundary install. Honest Pricing ## How Much Does Fencing Cost in Hertfordshire? Fencing typically priced per linear metre of boundary. Honest guide ranges below. Closeboard fence £90–£140 per m 1.8m high closeboard with concrete posts, capping rail, gravel board. Lap panel fence £55–£90 per m Standard waney lap panels in concrete posts — budget option, shorter lifespan. Brick / rendered wall £250–£400 per m Higher cost, much longer lifespan — see our brickwork service for full pricing. ### What affects the price - Run length - Fence height (1.5m / 1.8m / 2.0m) - Material specification (closeboard / lap / decorative) - Post type (timber set in concrete vs concrete posts) - Old fence removal and disposal - Number and type of gates [Get Your Free Written Quote](/contact) Service Area ## Areas We Cover for Fencing & Garden Walls We deliver this service across our full Hertfordshire and Essex catchment. Regular projects in [Bishop's Stortford](/areas/bishops-stortford/), [Sawbridgeworth](/areas/sawbridgeworth/), [Harlow](/areas/harlow/), [Saffron Walden](/areas/saffron-walden/), Stansted Mountfitchet, Great Dunmow, Epping, Ware, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage. Outside this list? Call us with your postcode — we frequently work the wider London fringe and across the rest of Hertfordshire. Recent Work ## Recent Fencing & Garden Walls Projects [View full portfolio](/our-work) ![Fencing & Garden Walls project 1 by J&Co Contractors in Hertfordshire](/assets/upload-036-C-t1697I.jpeg) ![Fencing & Garden Walls project 2 by J&Co Contractors in Hertfordshire](/assets/upload-037-BApAj368.jpeg) ![Fencing & Garden Walls project 3 by J&Co Contractors in Hertfordshire](/assets/upload-038-1aFGNiM1.jpeg) ![Fencing & Garden Walls project 4 by J&Co Contractors in Hertfordshire](/assets/upload-039-CJBvpMMV.jpeg) ![Fencing & Garden Walls project 5 by J&Co Contractors in Hertfordshire](/assets/upload-040-D8Nw0ys3.jpeg) ![Fencing & Garden Walls project 6 by J&Co Contractors in Hertfordshire](/assets/wa-435-120-CNfrq0gG.jpeg) ![Fencing & Garden Walls project 7 by J&Co Contractors in Hertfordshire](/assets/wa-435-121-CyAbYruP.jpeg) FAQs ## Fencing & Garden Walls — Frequently Asked Questions ### How long does a fence last? ### Do I need permission to put up a fence? ### Whose fence is whose? ### Can you build me a brick or rendered wall instead? ### Will the wind blow it down? ### Can you fit gates and gateposts? ### Is the fence guaranteed? 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