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Garden Fencing in Livingston
Replacing tired estate fences with closeboard and slatted fencing on posts that stay put.
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We supply and fit garden fencing in Livingston and around Murieston and Dedridge – panel, closeboard and slatted fencing plus gates, on solid posts built for Scottish weather.
A lot of Livingston's back-garden fences were put up by the housebuilder, using lightweight panels and timber posts set straight into the ground. After fifteen to twenty years of West Lothian weather, the posts rot at ground level and the panels lean, split or blow out in the first big storm. Replacing them properly is one of the most common jobs we do in the town.
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Garden fencing in Livingston: how we work
Out with the old
We take down the old panels and posts, dig out the old post bases and remove everything. Rotten posts left in the ground only get in the way of new ones.
Posts that last
New posts are concrete or pressure-treated timber, set deep and concreted in. Concrete posts and gravel boards are the longest-lasting combination for panel fences; treated timber posts suit closeboard fencing.
The right style for the spot
Estate gardens are often open to the wind, especially on higher ground and at the edges of the town. Solid panels act like sails, so on exposed boundaries we recommend closeboard, which is stronger, or slatted fencing, which lets some wind through.
Built on the slope
Where gardens fall away, we step panels or build closeboard to follow the ground so there are no big gaps at the bottom.
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Sorting out shared boundaries
On estates almost every fence is shared with at least one neighbour, and sometimes three. Your title deeds or the original estate plan usually show who owns each boundary. If ownership is shared, it's worth agreeing the style, height and cost with your neighbour before we start, and we're happy to quote so you can split it. We always put the fence back on the agreed line.
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Front gardens and open-plan frontages
Many Livingston front gardens are open-plan, and some estates have title conditions about fences at the front. Planning rules also limit front fences to 1 metre where they face a road. If you want to enclose a front garden, check your deeds first; a low picket fence or a garden wall is often the answer.
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Fencing options in Livingston
Closeboard
Strong, easy to repair board by board. Our usual choice for exposed estate boundaries.
Panel fencing on concrete posts
Good value and long-lasting for sheltered gardens.
Slatted fencing
A contemporary look that suits newer homes and lets light into small gardens.
Gates
Side gates hung on solid posts, often matched to the new fence. See garden gates.
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Where we fit fences around Livingston
All Livingston districts, plus East Calder, Mid Calder, West Calder and Kirknewton.
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What affects the cost of fencing in Livingston
Number of sides
Most estate gardens have two or three fenced sides; corner plots have more.
Post type
Concrete posts and gravel boards cost more upfront than timber but outlast them.
Style
Closeboard costs more than standard panels; slatted fencing sits in between or above depending on timber.
Removing the old fence
Builder fences usually come out quickly, but old post concrete has to be dug out.
Slopes
Stepped panels or closeboard that follows the ground take more time.
Gates
A new side gate adds to the cost but is worth doing at the same time.
If you're sharing a boundary, we can split the quote so each neighbour sees their part.
Livingston fencing FAQs
My fence blew down in a storm. Can you fix just one section?
Yes, if the rest is sound. If several posts are rotten, replacing the run usually works out cheaper in the long term. See fence repairs.
How long will a new fence take?
A typical Livingston back garden, with fencing on two or three sides, usually takes one to two days.
Can you take the old fence away?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old fence is included in our quote.
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Get a quote for fencing in Livingston
Send us a photo and rough lengths of each side. Call or text 07426 792387 or request a free quote. See also garden fencing and other services in Livingston.
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