Straight runs. Sound posts. Gates that do not sag.

Closeboard fencing suits the Chichester gardens where a neat boundary needs to stand up to wind, pets and regular use. Palm & Post fits runs with treated posts, rails, featheredge boards, fixings and labour included in the quoted metre rate.

Timber posts keep the look warm and are often right for sheltered garden lines. Concrete posts and concrete gravel boards suit exposed edges, rental properties and places where long life matters more than a softer timber look.

The quote names the post type, rail count, board height, gravel board choice and what happens to the old fence. That way a cheaper number is not hiding a weaker specification.

Side gates range from £360 to £720 supplied and fitted, including hinges, latch and a drop bolt where needed. Palm & Post fits framed ledged braced gates for side paths, garden returns and bin access points.

A good gate starts with the hanging post. If that post twists or rocks, the latch will never feel right. Will allows for clearance at the ground, latch alignment and the swing needed for a wet winter morning.

Where a gate opens across uneven paving or gravel, the quote will say so. Sometimes the best answer is a smaller adjustment to the opening before the gate is made.