Keynsham is a town of two halves. You have the historic high street and established family homes off the Wellsway, and then you have the booming new developments like Somerdale and Bilbie Green.
At Joe's Fencing & Landscaping, we know that a fence in Keynsham isn't just about marking a boundary; it's about dealing with heavy clay soil and, for many new residents, reclaiming some much-needed privacy. Here is how we help BS31 homeowners get the garden they deserve.
1. The "New Build" Privacy Upgrade
If you have moved into a new property at Somerdale or Bilbie Green, you might have noticed a common issue: the standard fences provided by developers are often quite low (sometimes just 1.5m) or lack sturdiness.
The Fix: Height & Solidity. We specialize in retrofitting these gardens to provide real seclusion.
- Trellis Toppers: The quickest way to add height without blocking light. We can add a 300mm–600mm trellis to existing fence lines (checking your covenants first, of course).
- Full Replacement: For total privacy, we replace flimsy panels with 6ft Feather Edge (Closeboard) fencing. This overlapping timber style eliminates the "peeking gaps" that appear when panel fences shrink in the sun.
2. Conquering Keynsham’s Clay
Anyone who has tried to dig a hole in Keynsham knows the struggle: the ground is often heavy clay or, in the new estates, compacted rubble.
Why It Matters: Clay expands when wet and cracks when dry. If fence posts aren't installed correctly, they will wobble within a year.
Our Method: We don't cut corners on the dig. We go 600mm deep (minimum) for every post and use a rapid-set concrete mix that forms a solid "boot" around the timber. This anchors the fence against the clay movement, ensuring it stays upright during those blustery storms that roll through the Avon Valley.
3. Secure Side Gates
Keynsham has a high number of semi-detached and detached homes with side access. A weak side gate is the most common entry point for intruders.
The Upgrade: We build bespoke Framed, Ledged, and Braced gates. Unlike the thin "ledge and brace" gates you buy off the shelf, ours have a full structural frame. We fit them with keyed Long Throw Locks (accessible from both sides) and anti-lift hinges, turning your side alley into a secure zone.
4. Styles for Every Home
- Traditional: For the stone cottages near Dapps Hill, we recommend pressure-treated timber that weathers to a natural silver-grey, blending with the local stone.
- Modern: For the contemporary apartments and townhouses near the Chocolate Quarter, Horizontal Slatted Fencing or Composite panels in Anthracite Grey offer a sleek, architectural finish that matches modern window frames.
Local, Reliable, Professional
We aren't a "here today, gone tomorrow" van. We are a local business that prides itself on reputation. Whether you need a simple storm repair or a full perimeter replacement, we turn up when we say we will and leave your garden tidier than we found it.
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