Fences and gates in west Hertfordshire, set to stay straight
Closeboard and slatted fences, garden gates and storm repairs across Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Kings Langley and Tring. Posts set deep in concrete, fixed prices in writing and a ten-year guarantee.
- Insured to £5m
- Ten-year guarantee
- TrustMark
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Our services
Five kinds of work, all carried out by our own employed fencers. Every price is fixed in writing before we start.
Closeboard fencing
Featheredge fences on concrete or timber posts, with gravel boards to keep the timber off the soil.
Find out more about Closeboard fencing
Slatted fencing and screens
Horizontal slatted fences and screens in treated softwood, cedar or larch.
Find out more about Slatted fencing and screens
Garden gates
Side gates and garden gates made in our yard, hung on heavy hinges with lockable latches.
Find out more about Garden gates
Picket and boundary fencing
Picket, palisade and post-and-rail fences for front gardens, paddocks and long boundaries.
Find out more about Picket and boundary fencing
Fence repairs
Broken posts, leaning fences and storm damage repaired, usually within a week.
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Recent projects
Recent fences and gates, photographed when we finished, labelled by town.
About us
“A fence is only as good as its posts, so that is where we spend the time.”
Ryan worked for a landscaping firm in Chesham for eight years, building fences, decks and gates, before starting Ashby & Cole with Ollie Cole in 2016.
He surveys most jobs himself and sets out every line before the first post goes in. Our yard is on a farm just outside Bovingdon, where we keep posts, boards and gravel boards in stock.
Ryan AshbyFounder and fencer
Meet the teamHow it works
What happens from your first call to the day we clear the last offcut away.
We ask about the fence
Tell us the length, the height you want and what is there now. We give you a guide price on the phone and book a survey.
We measure and check the boundary
Laura measures the line, checks for pipes and cables, and looks at the title plan with you. You receive a fixed written price within two working days.
We take the old fence away and build the new one
We tell your neighbours, remove the old fence, set the posts in concrete and build the new fence the same week.
We tidy up and stay in touch
We take away every offcut, send the guarantee and come back if a gate ever needs adjusting.
Video reviews
Short films recorded by our customers, captioned and played on our own player.
Accreditations
TrustMark
Demonstration badge for the government-endorsed TrustMark scheme. A live site links to the firm's entry on the public register.
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Demonstration badge for a vetted Checkatrade member, linked to the public profile.
Check the register (opens in a new tab)Insured to £5m
Public liability insurance on every job. We send the certificate with your quote.
Ten-year guarantee
On every post we set and the workmanship of every fence and gate. Concrete posts also carry the maker's 25-year warranty.
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Areas we cover
Our yard is just outside Bovingdon, so most of west Hertfordshire is within twenty minutes.
We also cover Chipperfield, Flaunden, Leverstock Green, Northchurch and the villages in between.
FAQs
Straight answers on price, boundaries, planning and timing. If your question is not here, call the office.
How much does a new fence cost?
Every fence is priced in writing after a survey. As a guide, a 1.8 metre closeboard fence on concrete posts starts from £95 a metre and a slatted fence from £185 a metre, both including VAT and removal of the old fence.
How high can my fence be without planning permission?
Up to 2 metres in a back garden, or 1 metre next to a road or footpath. Listed buildings and some conservation areas have extra rules, and we check for you.
Which side of the fence faces me?
By custom, the good side faces your neighbour, but it is not a legal rule. Many customers choose slatted or double-sided fences so both sides look finished.
Do I need to tell my neighbours?
It is good practice, and we always knock before we start. If we need access from their side, we ask them first.
How long does a new fence take?
About 20 metres of closeboard a day for a team of two. Most back gardens are finished in one or two days.
Will you take the old fence away?
Yes. Removal and recycling of the old fence is included in our prices.
What is guaranteed?
Every post we set and the workmanship of every fence and gate are guaranteed for ten years. Concrete posts also carry the maker's 25-year warranty.
Do your prices include VAT?
Yes. Every price on this site and in our quotes includes VAT.
Get a free quote
Call the office, or send the length of fence and a photo of the garden, and we will call you back with a price.
01632 960 862We reply within one working hour, Monday to Saturday.
Monday to Friday 7:30–17:30
Saturday 8:00–13:00
Contact us
- Address
- 2 Example Farm Yard, Chesham Road, Bovingdon, HP3 0AA
Directions (opens in a new tab) - Phone
- 01632 960 862
- 07700 900 862
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30–17:30
Sat 8:00–13:00