Fencing
Define your outdoor space with Nu Leaf Garden Maintenance's expert fencing installation services. Our family-run team brings over three decades of craftsmanship to properties throughout Bearsden, Milngavie and Bishopbriggs, creating durable, attractive boundaries tailored to your specific needs and garden aesthetic.
We handle every stage of the fencing process from initial consultation and material selection through to precise installation and finishing. Our skilled specialists balance privacy, security and visual appeal, ensuring your new fence enhances your property while providing the practical functionality you require.
Whether you're seeking a decorative garden divider, a robust perimeter boundary, or a practical enclosure for children and pets, our experienced team delivers outstanding results built to withstand Scotland's challenging weather conditions. Contact us today on 07825309574 to discuss your fencing project with our knowledgeable experts.
Professional Fencing Solutions
At Nu Leaf Garden Maintenance, we provide comprehensive fencing services designed to enhance and protect your outdoor space. Our approach combines quality materials with expert craftsmanship, ensuring your fence delivers both aesthetic appeal and long-term performance.
- Customised Design: We create fencing solutions tailored to your specific requirements, considering factors such as privacy needs, security concerns, wind exposure and garden style.
- Quality Material Selection: We offer a range of timber and composite fencing options, carefully chosen for their durability, appearance and suitability for local weather conditions.
- Proper Foundations: Our installation begins with secure post foundations, ensuring stability and longevity even in challenging ground conditions.
- Precise Construction: Our skilled team builds your fence with meticulous attention to detail, focusing on accurate measurements, level installation and secure fixings.
- Decorative Elements: We can incorporate lattice tops, post caps, decorative panels and integrated planters to enhance your fence's visual appeal.
- Protective Treatments: We apply professional-grade preservatives and finishes that protect your fence from moisture, UV damage and insect infestation.
Fencing Styles We Offer
We provide a variety of fencing styles to suit different gardens and requirements:
- Close Board Fencing: Our most popular option, offering maximum privacy and security with its robust construction and solid appearance. Ideal for perimeter boundaries and screening.
- Picket Fencing: Perfect for traditional garden settings, providing decorative boundary definition while maintaining an open, welcoming appearance.
- Panel Fencing: Cost-effective and versatile, available in numerous designs from solid privacy panels to decorative lattice and trellis options.
- Post and Rail Fencing: A classic rural-style boundary with an open aspect, suitable for defining property lines without obscuring views.
- Trellis and Lattice Screens: Decorative options that provide partial screening while allowing light penetration, excellent for supporting climbing plants.
- Gates and Access Points: Custom-built gates designed to complement your chosen fencing style, available in various widths and with quality hardware for smooth operation.
To arrange a consultation for your fencing project, contact Nu Leaf Garden Maintenance on 07825309574. We provide free, no-obligation quotations throughout Bearsden, Milngavie and Bishopbriggs.
FAQs
Responsibility for boundary fences is determined by property deeds and title plans, which typically indicate which boundaries you're responsible for maintaining. In Scotland, this information is usually found in your title deeds, which may include a "title plan" showing who is responsible for which boundary. If no specific responsibility is mentioned in these documents, the fence is generally considered a "party fence" with shared responsibility. Before installing or replacing a boundary fence, we recommend checking your deeds and discussing your plans with neighbours. During our initial consultation, we can advise you on boundary considerations and help facilitate positive neighbour communication.
In Scotland, fences that aren't adjacent to a road generally don't require planning permission if they're 2 metres (6.6 feet) or lower in height. For fences bordering a road or footpath, the maximum permitted height without planning permission is typically 1 metre (3.3 feet). These regulations can vary in conservation areas, for listed buildings, or where specific planning conditions apply to your property. During our initial consultation, we'll assess your specific situation and advise on any potential planning requirements. If necessary, we can guide you through the planning permission process or recommend alternative solutions that comply with permitted development rights.
The lifespan of your fence depends on several factors including material quality, installation method, exposure conditions, and maintenance. With proper installation and periodic maintenance, our pressure-treated softwood fencing typically lasts 15-20 years. Hardwood and composite options may extend to 25+ years. Factors affecting longevity include: ground contact (posts set in concrete generally last longer than direct soil contact), exposure to prevailing winds and weather, proximity to vegetation, and regular maintenance. We maximise fence longevity by using quality pressure-treated timber, galvanised fixings, proper post foundations, and applying additional preservative treatments to vulnerable areas like post bases.
To maximise your fence's lifespan and appearance, we recommend a simple maintenance routine. Initially, allow new pressure-treated fencing to weather for 3-6 months before applying any treatments. Annual inspection is advisable to check for loose fixings, movement, or early signs of decay. Every 2-3 years, apply a quality wood preservative or fence treatment to maintain weather resistance. Keep climbing plants trimmed to prevent excessive weight and moisture retention. Clear vegetation from the fence base to improve airflow and reduce moisture damage. For long-term care, replace any damaged panels or posts promptly to prevent structural issues. We offer professional fence maintenance services, including pressure washing, preservative application, and repairs.
Installation timeframes vary depending on the fence length, style, site conditions and access. For a standard garden (approximately 15-20 metres of fencing), our experienced team typically completes installation in 1-2 days. More complex projects involving sloped terrain, difficult access, or removal of existing fencing may require 3-4 days. Post installation requires time for concrete to set properly, so we recommend allowing 24-48 hours before attaching heavy gates or placing significant lateral pressure on the fence. Weather conditions can affect scheduling, particularly for groundwork and concrete setting. We provide specific timeframe estimates during quotation and keep you informed throughout the project.
Yes, we specialise in installing fencing on sloped terrain using several proven techniques. For gentle slopes, we typically use the "stepping" method, where fence panels remain horizontal but step down at each post, creating a staggered effect that follows the contour. For steeper slopes, we can install "raked" or "racked" fencing, where panels are custom-angled to follow the slope's gradient while maintaining a continuous top line. In particularly challenging terrain, we might recommend contoured fencing with custom-cut panels or post and rail designs that naturally accommodate elevation changes. During our site assessment, we'll evaluate your slope's characteristics and recommend the most appropriate solution that balances appearance, stability and cost-effectiveness.
Enhance Your Property Boundaries
Our expert team provides professional fencing solutions across Bearsden, Milngavie and Bishopbriggs. With over 30 years of experience, we'll create durable, attractive boundaries that perfectly complement your property.
