Irvine, AyrshireMon–Sat · 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM · Sun · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM info@rootsandlawns.co.uk01294 286739 AboutServices Service Areas Our WorkReviewsContact01294 286739Request Estimate - Home - Services - Fencing Fencing in Ayrshire # Garden Fences Builtto Stand 20 Years —Not 3 Winters Concrete-set posts to the right depth, pressure-treated timber, and screws — not nails. Storm-resistant fences supplied and installed across Ayrshire with a 10-year structural guarantee. Request Free Quote Call 01294 286739 10-year structural guarantee · 600mm post depth as standard · All old fencing removed - 10 yr Structural guarantee - 600mm Post depth, concrete set - Pressure Treated timber, screwed not nailed - Same crew Start to finish, no subbies The Service ## Fences That Survive Ayrshire Winters Ayrshire's coastal westerlies are brutal on fences. The reason most panels are flat on the lawn by February isn't bad luck — it's posts dug too shallow, set in compacted earth instead of concrete, with nailed rails that work loose in the first gale. We supply and install closeboard (the most storm-resistant style for this coast), feather-edge, lap and overlap panel, picket, post-and-rail and chain-link fencing. Every post is set in a 600mm concrete plug minimum, every rail screwed (not nailed), every panel restrained against lift. It matters because fence failure is rarely just the fence. A toppled fence takes out shrub borders, lands on the car, lets the dog out, and exposes you to the boundary dispute every neighbour dreads. Done once properly, you forget it's there for 15-20 years. Why It Matters ## Why Cheap Fences Fall Down First The price difference between a 5-year fence and a 20-year fence is usually under 20%. Here's where the cheap fence cuts corners. ### Posts too shallow Posts dug 300mm into earth (no concrete) fail in the first 60mph gust. We dig 600mm minimum and set with post-mix concrete. ### Nails not screws Galvanised nails in pressure-treated timber corrode and work loose in 3-4 years. Stainless or treated screws hold for the life of the fence. ### Wrong style for the wind direction Solid lap panels act as sails. On exposed coastal plots we recommend closeboard or hit-and-miss which let the wind through and stand for decades. ### Old fence buried, not removed Concrete from the old posts is left in the ground, so new posts go in wonky and shallow. We remove the lot — old concrete included. Our Process ## How We Deliver Fencing in Ayrshire - 01 ### Site Visit & Style Choice Measure the run, check the boundary, talk through style options for your level of wind exposure and privacy needs. - 02 ### Fixed Written Quote Itemised per metre — posts, panels or boards, concrete, fixings and disposal of the old fence. - 03 ### Strip Out the Old Fence Old fence removed in full, old concrete dug out, posts and panels disposed of legally. - 04 ### Set Posts & Build Fence Posts dug 600mm, set in concrete with a 1:60 fall away from the post. Rails screwed, boards or panels fitted, caps on. - 05 ### Tidy & 10-Year Guarantee All waste removed, ground reinstated. 10-year structural guarantee issued in writing. Why Choose Us ## The Difference, In Plain English ### 10-year structural guarantee If a post or panel fails structurally in normal weather, we replace it. ### Built for coastal Ayrshire wind Style recommendations based on your aspect and exposure. ### Concrete-set posts 600mm depth minimum, full concrete plug — not a bag of dry mix. ### Screws, not nails Stainless or treated wood screws on every rail and board. ### Old fence fully removed Including old post concrete and any vegetation grown through. ### Same crew start to finish Mark and the same team — no subcontracted post crews. In Detail ## Fence Types & Specifications Each fence style suits different needs. Here's the build-up, the typical use case and the lifespan we guarantee. ### Closeboard / featheredge The most storm-resistant style — overlapping boards fixed to triple-bull-nose rails. 1.5m or 1.8m heights, gravel boards at the base to keep timber off wet ground. Pressure-treated softwood, 15-20 year life with annual treatment. Best for exposed plots. ### Lap & overlap panels The most common UK style — pre-made 6x6 or 6x5 panels in posts. Faster to install, slightly cheaper, but more susceptible to wind on exposed plots. 10-15 year life. We fit with concrete gravel boards and post caps. ### Picket fencing Pointed-top or flat-top vertical pickets at 50mm spacing. Front gardens and dog-friendly low boundaries. 1-1.2m heights typical. Paintable softwood or pre-stained options. ### Post & rail Two- or three-rail rural-style fence in pressure-treated softwood. Paddock, large-plot and rural boundary use. Easy to combine with stock netting for livestock containment. ### Chain link & weldmesh Galvanised or PVC-coated chain link for security, dog runs and rear boundaries. 1.2-2m heights, steel posts concreted in. Lower visual impact than solid timber and lets light through. ### Gates Matching side gates and double driveway gates built in to fence runs. Hung on galvanised heavy-duty hinges with a drop bolt and lockable latch. Driveway gates can be specified with a 600mm closer or remote-controlled mechanism. ### Repairs vs replacement Single panel or post repair from £80. We'll always tell you straight whether a repair is realistic or whether you're better replacing the run — patching a 12-year-old fence rarely makes sense. ### Residential vs commercial Commercial and rental-portfolio fencing comes with phased install programmes, RAMS, dated post-works photos and warranty paperwork on file. Where We Work ## Fencing Across Ayrshire Same trusted local team in every town we cover. - Irvine - Kilwinning - Saltcoats - Stevenston - Ardrossan - Largs - Dalry - West Kilbride - Beith - Kilbirnie - Dreghorn - Fairlie - Kilmarnock - Stewarton - Dundonald - Troon - Ayr - Prestwick - View all areas Frequently Asked ## Honest Answers, Up Front How much does fencing cost per metre installed in Ayrshire?Standard 1.8m lap panel fencing fully installed is typically £55-£75 per linear metre. Closeboard is £75-£105/m. Post-and-rail £35-£55/m. Picket £60-£85/m. All includes posts, concrete and removal of old fence. How long does a fence take to install? Who owns the fence — me or my neighbour? Will the fence survive Ayrshire winds? Do you do gates as well? What's the structural guarantee? Do you remove the old fence? Can you paint or stain the new fence? Related Services ## Often Booked Alongside Fencing Landscaping & Construction ### Landscaping See the service Landscaping & Construction ### Painting See the service Gardening & Maintenance ### Gardening See the service Looking for something else? View all services or back to home. ## Book a Free Fencing Quote Site visit, style recommendation, fixed written quote in 48 hours. 10-year guarantee, no deposit, owner-installed. 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