Things to consider before building a fence?
When considering what type of fence to build, here are a few tips to consider:
- Height of fence?
- Will the proposed height of your fence be enough to provide security/ visual screen, or even be too high?
- Will the height be lessened by later topsoil and turfing or even retaining?
- Type of fence?
- Is the fence proposed similar to the area?
- Will it blend into the surrounds, or be quite different?
- Do you want a breeze to pass through the fence?
- Are there pool safety compliance needs which would be worthwhile considering now, if you/neighbour are considering a pool in the future?
- Local regulations: local council sometimes have regulations for different types of fencing in different areas.
- Underground services: Are there underground services that are in danger once digging for post holes commence?
- Dial Before You Dig is a government organization who can provide you with plans for underground services, to make sure your site is safe to work.
