Fencing in Dorking – Supply, Installation & Repairs
Garden fencing, boundary fencing and fencing repairs across Dorking and the surrounding villages – installed properly, built to last, by your local team since 2007.
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Most fencing failures come down to one thing – posts. A fence panel is only as secure as the post holding it. Posts set too shallow, concreted in with the wrong mix, or positioned without accounting for the wind load on a full run of close-board fencing will fail. Not immediately – but the first serious storm that comes through Dorking will find them.
Garden fencing in Dorking takes a beating. The town sits in a natural valley with the Surrey Hills rising sharply to the south, and wind funnels through exposed plots in a way that flat, open sites don’t experience. Properties backing onto fields or open ground to the north and west are particularly exposed. A fence that might last fifteen years on a sheltered urban plot can be down in five if the posts weren’t set for the conditions.
Then there’s the neighbour question. Boundary fencing involves shared boundaries, deeds, party wall considerations and sometimes disagreements about who owns which fence. We’re not solicitors – but we’ve worked on enough Dorking boundary fencing projects to know the questions worth asking before posts go in the ground.
Whether you need new garden fencing, a boundary fence replaced or fencing repairs after storm damage, the approach is the same – as builders in Dorking who have been working in this area since 2007, we assess properly and install to last.
Fencing Dorking – Installed by a Team Who Know the Area
DFB Building and Landscaping has been installing and repairing fencing across Dorking, Westcott, Brockham, Capel, Ockley and the surrounding villages since 2007. From a single panel repair after storm damage to a full boundary fence replacement on a larger plot – we treat every fencing job with the same attention to post depth, concrete mix and panel fixing.
We supply and fit. You don’t need to source panels, posts or gravel boards separately and hope they’re the right spec. We arrive with everything the job needs and leave with the site tidy and the fence level, secure and ready to go.
Garden Fencing & Boundary Fencing in Dorking
We install all main fencing types for residential and commercial properties across Dorking. Here’s what suits different situations and why.
Close Board Fencing
The most popular garden fencing choice in Dorking – vertical feather-edge boards nailed to arris rails, supported on concrete or timber posts. Solid, private and durable when installed with the right post depth and gravel boards at the base to keep the bottom of the fence clear of ground contact. The standard for most residential boundary replacements.
Best for: Garden boundaries, rear and side gardens where privacy is the priority.
Panel Fencing
Lap panels or slatted panels slotted between concrete or timber posts. Faster to install than close board and cost-effective for straightforward runs. Panel fencing is more susceptible to wind on exposed plots – we advise on post spacing and gravel board use to give panels the best chance of lasting in Dorking’s less sheltered positions.
Best for: Sheltered gardens, internal garden divisions and situations where speed and cost are the priority.
Post & Rail Fencing
Open rail fencing for boundaries, paddocks and rural properties. Straightforward and hardwearing, it suits the character of many of the properties on the rural edges of Dorking – particularly those in Capel, Ockley and Beare Green. We install in softwood or hardwood depending on budget and longevity requirements.
Best for: Rural and semi-rural properties, paddock boundaries, properties where an open boundary look suits the setting better than solid fencing.
Picket Fencing
Traditional picket fencing suits the front gardens of many period Dorking properties – Victorian and Edwardian terraces in the town centre and older village properties in Westcott and Brockham in particular. We install painted or pressure-treated picket in timber, sized and spaced to suit the property’s character.
Best for: Front garden boundaries on period properties, cottage gardens and any situation where a decorative open fence suits the setting.
Trellis & Decorative Fencing
Trellis topping on a close board fence, decorative screen panels for dividing outdoor spaces, or standalone trellis for climbing plants. We install trellis as part of a full fence build or as an addition to existing fencing – properly fixed rather than stapled to the top of a post and left to the mercy of the next storm.
Best for: Adding height and privacy to an existing fence, creating garden zones and giving climbing plants proper support.
Acoustic & Commercial Fencing
For commercial properties, yards and any situation requiring a more robust fencing solution – palisade, timber acoustic panels or chain link. We work on commercial sites across Dorking and the surrounding area and can provide and install security and commercial fencing to specification.
Best for: Commercial properties, industrial sites, yards and any situation requiring security or acoustic fencing rather than standard garden fencing.
Fencing Repairs in Dorking – Storm Damage, Rotten Posts & Leaning Panels
Not every fencing job is a full replacement. Storm damage, a rotten post, a leaning panel or a section that’s come away from the boundary – sometimes a targeted repair is exactly what’s needed rather than ripping everything out and starting again. We carry out fencing repairs across Dorking quickly and without overcomplicating the job.
After a significant storm, the most common call we get is for fencing repairs – panels down, posts snapped at ground level or whole sections blown over. We aim to turn these around quickly, particularly where a fallen fence has left a garden boundary open or a property unsecured.
Storm damage repairs
Panels blown out, posts snapped or sections completely down. We assess what needs replacing and what can be saved, then carry out the repair properly – not a temporary fix that’s back down in the next storm.
Rotten post replacement
The most common fencing failure in Dorking gardens. Posts rot at ground level while the panels above still look fine. We replace posts individually without necessarily replacing the whole fence – where the existing panels are in good condition, we reuse them on new posts.
Leaning & sagging sections
A fence that’s started to lean hasn’t failed yet – but it will. Early intervention is significantly cheaper than waiting for it to come down. We straighten and re-set posts or replace them where the lean indicates the post has deteriorated below ground.
Gravel board replacement
Gravel boards at the base of a fence rot before the panels above because they sit closest to the ground. Replacing them extends the life of the existing fence considerably. We replace gravel boards on close board and panel fencing without disturbing the posts or rails above.
How Your Fencing Project Works
Whether it’s a full garden fence replacement or a fencing repair after storm damage, here’s what working with DFB looks like.
Free Site Visit & Quote
We visit, measure the run, assess the ground conditions and check any boundary considerations worth flagging. You get a clear written quote covering supply and installation – no surprises.
Old Fence Out
Existing fencing and old posts are removed and taken away. We don’t leave the old fence stacked in your garden for you to deal with.
Posts In
Post holes dug to the correct depth for the fence height and local wind exposure. Posts set plumb and concreted in. We allow adequate time for concrete to set before rails and panels go on – not overnight with boards straight up the next morning.
Panels, Rails & Gravel Boards
Gravel boards fitted first to protect the base of the fence from ground contact. Rails or panels fitted level and secure. All fixings properly driven – not surface-skimmed.
Tidy Finish
Site cleaned up, any off-cuts removed and the fence checked along its full length for level and security before we leave. You shouldn’t need to come behind us.
What Good Fencing in Dorking Looks Like
A well-installed fence does its job quietly for fifteen years without demanding your attention. It stays straight through Surrey winters, keeps its level and doesn’t develop the lean and rattle that signals posts were set too shallow.
A fence that stays standing through Dorking’s windiest winters
Posts set at the right depth and concreted properly – not a quick backfill
Gravel boards fitted as standard – the detail that extends a fence’s life significantly
A level, consistent finish along the full run – not panels at slightly different heights
Supply and fit – one call, one team, everything included
Fencing repairs turned around quickly – no garden left open longer than it needs to be
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Tell us the rough run length, the fence type you’re interested in, and whether it’s a new installation or a repair. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours with a straight, honest quote.
DFB Building and Landscaping – trusted builders in Dorking since 2007.