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title: "Fencing & Gates in Cambridge: Boundary & Privacy Solutions"
description: "Fencing and gates in Cambridge: timber, composite and metal options. Boundaries built to last. Free survey and quote."
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# Fencing & Gates in Cambridge

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A straight boundary and a gate that closes properly, quoted with every post, panel, and fitting itemised.

- **Separate Line Items**: Panels, posts, gate hardware, and removal quoted separately.
- **Post & Footing Check**: Existing posts assessed before any new panels are ordered.
- **Gate Alignment Signed Off**: Swing, latch, and clearance checked before the job closes.

## Why fences lean and gates drop

Most boundary failures trace back to one decision made at the start of the job.

- **Shallow Post Setting**: Timber posts set without adequate concrete footings rot at ground level and begin to lean within two or three years.
  **Concrete Footings Specified**: Each post is set in concrete at the correct depth for its height, with footing depth noted in the quote before work starts.
- **Wrong Gatepost Gauge**: A gatepost set too shallow or in undersized concrete pulls out of plumb under the repeated weight and swing of the gate.
  **Gatepost Sized to Load**: Gatepost diameter, footing depth, and concrete volume are matched to the gate’s width and material before hardware is ordered.
- **Uneven Ground Ignored**: Fitting panels to sloping ground without adjusting post heights leaves gaps at the base and a fence line that looks uneven.
  **Ground Survey First**: Levels are measured at the survey stage so panel heights and gravel board positions are set before the quote is finalised.
- **Hardware Not Itemised**: A single combined price hides whether hinges, latch, drop bolt, and post caps are included, leading to unexpected additions on the day.
  **Every Fixing Listed**: Hinges, latch, drop bolt, and fixings appear as separate line items so the quote reflects the full scope of the job.

## Fencing & gate work covered

From a single dropped gate to a full boundary run, each element is quoted separately.

- **Fence Panel Replacement**: Damaged or rotten panels replaced with timber or composite, set on concrete posts with gravel boards at the base.
- **Fence Post Replacement**: Leaning or rotten posts removed and reset in concrete footings, with panel alignment checked across the full run.
- **Wooden Gate Supply & Fit**: Timber gates hung on new or existing gateposts with heavy-duty hinges, a latch, and a drop bolt for double gates.
- **Metal Gate Supply & Fit**: Steel gates fitted to concrete-set gateposts, with hinge load and post gauge matched to the gate’s width and weight.
- **Side Access Gate Fitting**: Gate width, post alignment, and ground clearance measured for terraced and semi-detached side passages before hardware is ordered.
- **New Boundary Fencing**: Full boundary runs for new build plots or garden resets, quoted with panel type, post type, and footing method specified.

- **Gravel Board Installation**: Concrete gravel boards fitted below panels to prevent base rot.
- **Old Fencing Removal**: Existing panels and posts cleared and taken away.
- **Gate Hardware Supply**: Hinges, latch, drop bolt, and post caps included in quote.
- **Post Alignment Check**: Level and plumb checked across the full fence run.

## Fencing and gates that stay aligned start with the post, not the panel

A dropped gate or leaning fence almost always traces back to how the post was set, not the panel or hinge.

Fence panels and gates fail at the post. Timber posts set without adequate concrete footings rot at ground level and lean within a few years; metal gateposts set too shallow pull out of alignment under the weight of the gate. A replacement job starts with checking whether existing posts can be retained or need full removal and resetting before new panels or gates are hung.

Cambridge properties frequently have side access gates between terraced and semi-detached homes, where gate width, post alignment, and ground clearance all need to be measured accurately before any hardware is ordered. New build developments often need boundary fencing installed to define plots before garden layouts begin. Timber, steel, and composite panel options are each quoted with the post type and footing method specified.

A clear quote covers panel supply, post supply and setting, removal of old fencing, and gate hardware, hinges, latch, and drop bolt, as separate line items. Uneven ground or awkward access is noted at the survey stage so it is accounted for in the price, not added as a day-rate extra once the job is underway. Gate alignment is checked and adjusted before the job is signed off.

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## Why Cambridge Garden Landscaping for fencing & gates?

Boundary work that is quoted clearly, surveyed properly, and signed off only when the gate swings true.

- **Itemised Quotes, No Surprises**: Panels, posts, gate hardware, and removal are quoted as separate lines, not one combined figure.
- **Survey Before Any Order**: Ground levels, post condition, and gate widths are measured before materials are specified or priced.
- **Awkward Access Accounted For**: Slopes, narrow passages, and difficult ground are noted at survey stage, not added to the bill on the day.
- **Gate Sign-Off Before Completion**: Swing, latch, and drop bolt are tested and adjusted before the job is considered finished.
- **Surveyed Before Quoting**: Every enquiry is scoped around Cambridge area fencing conditions.

## From enquiry to finished boundary

1. **Describe the Job**: Tell us the fence run length, gate size, and any ground or access issues you have already noticed.
2. **Survey & Quote**: The ground survey checks existing posts and returns an itemised quote covering all materials and labour.
3. **Fit & Sign Off**: Posts are set, panels hung, and gate alignment checked and adjusted before the job is handed back to you.

[Start Your Enquiry](https://www.cambridgelandscapegardeners.co.uk/contact)

## Typical Fencing & Gates Prices

| Job | Typical cost |
| --- | --- |
| Garden fencing panel job | £960-£1,800 |
| Small run of fencing | £1,800-£3,000 |
| Fence and gate package | £3,000-£5,000 |
| Large boundary fencing | £5,000-£8,000 |

These prices are estimates and often vary with the condition, size and scope of each job. Message or call us for a free, no-obligation quote.

[See all prices](https://www.cambridgelandscapegardeners.co.uk/pricing)

## Fencing & gates: questions answered

### How much would it cost to put up a new fence for my garden?

Guide prices run from £960-£1,800 (Garden fencing panel job) to £5,000-£8,000 (Large boundary fencing). Longer runs with concrete posts or hardwood panels cost more than a short softwood section. You will receive a separate quote for fencing so you can see exactly what you are paying for.

### What affects the price of a fence or gate fitting job?

The main factors are the length of the fence run, the material chosen, post depth required, and whether old fencing needs removing first. Gates add cost based on size, weight, and whether hinges and latches are included. Ground conditions such as clay, tree roots, or slopes also affect the labour time.

### Do you quote for supply and fitting together, or just fitting?

Quotes cover supply and fitting together as a single fencing price, so you are not left sourcing panels and posts separately. If you have already purchased materials, fitting-only can be discussed at the site visit. Either way, fencing is quoted as its own separate line item.

### What kind of fence or gate will suit my house and garden?

Closeboard panels suit most residential gardens where privacy is the priority. Picket or post-and-rail styles work well for front boundaries and period properties. Wrought-iron or steel gates complement brick or stone walls. The site visit covers style options alongside practical factors like wind exposure and boundary length.

### Is this the right option if my fence line is uneven or the ground is awkward?

Yes. Stepped or raked panel runs handle sloped ground, and posts can be set at varying depths to follow uneven terrain. Gravel boards at the base allow the fence to follow ground level without leaving gaps. Awkward ground is assessed at the site visit before any price is confirmed.

### Will the gate open the right way and be the right size for the space?

Swing direction, clearance, and opening width are all confirmed before installation. A gate that opens into a slope or clashes with a path is a common avoidable problem. Measurements and swing direction are agreed with you at the quoting stage so nothing is assumed.

### How secure and sturdy will the fence or gate feel once it is fitted?

Posts set in concrete at the correct depth are the foundation of a solid fence. Closeboard panels fixed to arris rails, with gravel boards at the base, resist movement and flex far better than panel-only systems. Gate posts are set deeper and braced to carry the additional load of a swinging gate.

### Will the gate sag, warp, or need adjusting again later?

Sagging is almost always caused by undersized posts, wrong hinge placement, or timber that was not properly treated before fitting. Using correctly rated hinges, setting posts in concrete, and treating or priming timber before installation reduces the likelihood of early movement significantly.

### Which areas do you cover for Fencing & Gates?

We cover Fencing & Gates in and around Cambridge, including Trumpington, Great Shelford, Sawston, Fulbourn, Histon, Cottenham, Waterbeach, Cambourne and Northstowe. If your area isn’t listed, [send us a quick message](https://www.cambridgelandscapegardeners.co.uk/contact) to check.

## Tell Us About Your Boundary

Describe the fence run, the gate size, and any ground or access issues. The survey covers the plot and returns an itemised quote covering panels, posts, hardware, and removal, each as a separate line.

[Start Your Enquiry](https://www.cambridgelandscapegardeners.co.uk/contact)

## Business details

### Contact

- **Phone**: [07787 475312](tel:07787475312)
- **Email**: [contact@cambridgelandscapegardeners.co.uk](mailto:contact@cambridgelandscapegardeners.co.uk)
- **Based in**: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1
- **Enquiries**: [Send an enquiry](https://www.cambridgelandscapegardeners.co.uk/contact) — We ask for your name, phone number, email and a message.

### Opening hours

- **Monday**: 08:00 – 18:00
- **Tuesday**: 08:00 – 18:00
- **Wednesday**: 08:00 – 18:00
- **Thursday**: 08:00 – 18:00
- **Friday**: 08:00 – 18:00
- **Saturday**: 10:00 – 16:00
- **Sunday**: 10:00 – 16:00