From walled town gardens in St Leonard's and Heavitree to paddocks and village boundaries out toward Broadclyst and Topsham, we install timber fencing and gates across the cathedral city and the wider EX postcodes — garden panels, close-board runs, post-and-rail and field gates alike.
Exeter spans a real mix of boundaries. The Georgian and Victorian gardens of St Leonard's, Heavitree and St Thomas want a tidy, well-finished fence that suits a period setting, while the newer estates at Cranbrook and Pinhoe favour clean, low-maintenance runs. Step beyond the ring road and the job changes again: paddocks, smallholdings and farm boundaries around Broadclyst, Topsham and Exminster need agricultural fencing built for livestock and long rural runs.
We handle both ends comfortably, choosing the right materials and construction for whether your boundary is a sheltered town garden or an exposed field edge.
Panel fencing in larch-lap or overlap is the economical choice for sheltered Exeter gardens in Heavitree, St Thomas and Pinhoe, dropped neatly between posts for a clean line.
Close-board (feather-edge) fencingis built on site board by board, making it stronger and far better at following the sloping plots around the city's edges and out toward Exminster.
For rural clients we install post-and-rail, stock fencing and field gates for paddocks and village boundaries, plus garden side gates and double driveway gates hung on heavy ironmongery.
The biggest difference across Exeter is exposure and use. In the sheltered heart of the city a panel fence on timber or concrete posts does the job well. Out in the villages, a long paddock boundary near Broadclyst or Cranbrook has to contain livestock and survive open-field wind, so we use stouter timber, correct bracing on straining posts, and field or bridle gates suited to the stock. On the heavier clay soils common around Exeter we always set posts with drainage to stop water collecting and rotting the base.
Fencing is priced per panel or per metre, supplied and installed including posts and fixings. These are 2026 guide figures for the Exeter area; paddock fencing, field gates and difficult ground are quoted separately.
| Fence type | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Panel fencing | £80 – £100 per panel | Town gardens in Heavitree & St Thomas |
| Close-board / feather-edge | £100 – £120 per panel | Stronger, suits sloping edge-of-city plots |
| Concrete post upgrade | Quoted per post | Longest life with least maintenance |
| Post-and-rail & field gates | Quoted per project | Paddocks near Broadclyst & Topsham |
A fence that mixes town and country work well needs a builder who handles both — not a panel-only firm out of its depth on a paddock, nor an agricultural contractor who leaves a rough finish on a Heavitree garden. With over a decade and 200+ projects across Devon and Cornwall, we set out every line straight, set posts properly with drainage, and finish to suit the setting.
Quotes are free, written and itemised, with honest advice on the most durable option for your boundary and budget anywhere in the EX area.
In Exeter, timber fencing typically costs £80 to £120 per panel supplied and installed in 2026, including posts and fixings. Town garden panel fencing in Heavitree or St Leonard's sits at the lower end, while close-board fencing built on site, or runs needing concrete posts, sits at the upper end. Paddock fencing and field gates for properties around Broadclyst and Topsham are quoted per project.
Panel fencing uses pre-made larch-lap or overlap panels dropped between posts — quick and economical, ideal for sheltered city gardens in St Thomas or Pinhoe. Close-board (feather-edge) fencing is built board by board on site, which makes it stronger, more wind-resistant and far better at following the sloping ground common on the edges of Exeter and out toward Exminster.
Yes. We install post-and-rail, stock fencing and field gates for paddocks, smallholdings and village boundaries throughout the rural EX postcode area, including Broadclyst, Cranbrook and the villages around Topsham. We use stout, pressure-treated timber with the right post spacing and bracing for the boundary and any livestock it contains.
All our fencing timber is pressure-treated against rot, and on concrete posts with galvanised fixings a close-board fence in Exeter will commonly last 20 years or more. Panel fencing lasts around 10 to 15 years. Setting posts with good drainage at the base is what prevents the early ground-level rot that ends most fences prematurely.
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