Inspiration & advice · Forest Avenue
Discover how removal, preparation and installation of your new fence are carried out.
A hedge that is increasingly difficult to keep in shape, discoloured panels or a fence that no longer suits your garden: sometimes it is simply time for a change. Fortunately, replacing a garden fence need not be a lengthy or complicated job.
With a complete service, professionals take care of the entire process, from removing the old hedge or fence to accurately installing and finishing your new designer fence. You can soon enjoy more privacy and a stylish, low-maintenance garden without having to handle heavy panels, roots or building waste yourself.
This article explains each stage of replacement and why a professional approach saves time, effort and worry.
Replacing a hedge looks straightforward at first, but there is a lot involved. The old hedge must be grubbed out, roots and excess soil removed, and old panels or wire fencing dismantled safely. The ground then needs proper preparation before the new fence can be installed.
If you tackle it yourself, an apparently small job can quickly become a demanding project. With a complete service, you hand over the whole process. Forest Avenue’s professional team guides you from the first measurements to the final finish. You do not need to demolish anything, dispose of waste or work out how to install the screens perfectly straight and stable.
The result? A garden that immediately looks neat and harmonious, with durable fencing requiring very little attention for years.
A successful garden renovation starts with good advice. During a site visit, a professional assesses the existing situation and discusses your wishes. Is greater privacy the priority? Do you want a calm, natural appearance? Or should the new fence coordinate with your home, terrace or garden gate?
The available space is then measured accurately. Every garden is different: level changes, corners and existing structures affect installation. Correct measurements allow panels and posts to be coordinated and avoid unsightly gaps or unexpected adjustments during the work.
Once the design and schedule are agreed, the existing fence or hedge is removed. This is often the heaviest and most time-consuming part of the work.
By entrusting this work to professionals, you avoid carrying heavy materials or struggling for hours with stubborn roots. Removal is also faster and safer with the right equipment.
Once the old fence is removed, the base for the new one is prepared. This stage is just as important as the screens themselves: an attractive fence must be straight and withstand wind, rain and movement in the ground.
The installation area is cleared and levelled where needed. Posts and any concrete gravel boards are then installed securely and level. Proper foundations help prevent posts from sinking and panels from leaning over time.
Experienced installers know which approach suits the soil, fence height and garden conditions, giving your new fence a stable base from the start.
With the base ready, the new designer fence can be installed. The screens are carefully aligned and coordinated to create a calm, continuous whole.
Forest Avenue offers several weaving techniques, including flat, single and double weaving. Want a completely continuous result or unusual dimensions? The fence can also be woven on site.
The woven synthetic branches combine a natural appearance with very little maintenance. There is no sanding, painting or staining, and no branches to trim each year. Occasional cleaning with water keeps the fence looking neat.
The difference between a basic installation and a professionally finished garden project often lies in the details. Corners are neatly finished, connections to walls or the house are carefully handled, and every component is checked.
If you are also installing a designer gate, it is matched to the fence’s weaving, colour and appearance. The screens and gate form a harmonious whole that suits the architecture of your home and garden.
After installation, the site is left tidy. You look out onto a garden ready to enjoy rather than an unfinished project.
Once installation is complete, the best part begins: enjoying it. Your new fence immediately provides privacy, calm and a neat appearance. Instead of trimming a hedge or treating timber panels each spring, you can spend that time on what matters to you.
Stylish, low-maintenance garden fencing improves everyday comfort and brings lasting value to your garden and home.
Whether you want to replace an overgrown hedge, discoloured panels or a worn fence, you do not have to do the work yourself. A professional approach takes care of the entire process, from initial measurements and removal to precise installation and finishing.
Wondering which designer fence suits your garden? Ask Forest Avenue for advice without obligation. We will explore the options together and provide carefully installed, low-maintenance woven fencing, so you can enjoy a stylish garden with natural elegance.
Ask for a description that clearly separates removal, root extraction, waste disposal and ground preparation. Access and the amount of work vary between gardens. Show narrow side paths, steps and obstacles in photos so installation can be planned realistically.
Discuss the boundary and connections with your neighbour before anything is removed. Check any local requirements for the chosen height. Then select your preferred weaving pattern and the position of the gate.
For your price estimate request, provide the length and height plus photos of both sides of the old hedge. State explicitly whether full removal and disposal should be included.
A photo captures the atmosphere. At our showroom and display garden, discover the textures, colours and differences between weaving patterns. View both sides and get advice for your garden.
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Bring a few photos, the estimated length and your preferred height. Tell us where you want more privacy and whether you also need a gate. This helps us offer focused advice and a suitable price estimate.
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