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Fence and gate repairs in the Cotswolds
Short answer
A handyman can replace a broken fence panel, reset a post or rehang a gate. In England, a fence usually needs no planning permission up to 1 metre high next to a road, or 2 metres elsewhere. A listed building or an Article 4 direction changes this. This page lists local firms.
Firms found on a trade register first, then A to Z.
| Firm | Based in | Does | Checks | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Property MaintenanceLtd company 03572882 | Steventon OX13 Covers Witney |
Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +7 | Trading, no register found | 07768 323678Website |
| Al the Handy German | Milton-under-Wychwood OX7 Covers Burford |
Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Doors and windows, Flooring, +4 | Trading, no register found | 07545 873939Website |
| Campden Property Maintenance | Chipping Campden Covers Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold |
Odd jobs, Shelves and fixings, Flat-pack assembly, Doors and windows, +4 | Trading, no register found | 07984 616413Website |
| Cirencester Handyman | Cirencester GL7 Covers Cirencester, Tetbury, Bourton-on-the-Water +1 |
Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +3 | Trading, no register found | 07803 176290Website |
| Cole Roofing | Pershore WR10 Covers Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold |
Shelves and fixings, Painting and decorating, Flat-pack assembly, Doors and windows, +7 | Trading, no register found | 07586 407635Website |
| Cotswold Property MaintenanceLtd company 14447648 | Cirencester GL7 Covers Cirencester, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water +4 |
Property maintenance, Painting and decorating, Flooring, Garden jobs, +1 | Trading, no register found | Website |
| My Village Handyman Stroud | Minchinhampton Covers Stroud, Nailsworth |
Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +7 | Trading, no register found | 07904 058866Website |
| Oddjob Man John | Stroud Covers Stroud |
Odd jobs, Small repairs, Painting and decorating, Tiling, +1 | Trading, no register found | 07733 224536Website |
| Oxfordshire HandymanLtd company 17100147 | Carterton OX18 Covers Witney |
Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Doors and windows, Small repairs, +4 | Trading, no register found | 07401 358649Website |
| Oxon Handyman Services | Witney Covers Witney |
Small repairs, Doors and windows, Fences and gates, Garden jobs, +2 | Trading, no register found | Website |
| The Cotswold Handy Company | West Oxfordshire Covers Witney, Chipping Norton, Burford |
Painting and decorating, Flooring, Doors and windows, Fences and gates, +3 | Trading, no register found | 07929 879876Website |
| The DIY Man Oxford | Kidlington OX5 Covers Witney |
Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +8 | Trading, no register found | 01865 432497Website |
| The Private Estate Handyman | Evesham Covers Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water +1 |
Small repairs, Doors and windows, Gutter clearing, Painting and decorating, +4 | Trading, no register found | Website |
| Witney Handyman | Witney Covers Witney |
Odd jobs, Flat-pack assembly, Shelves and fixings, Small repairs, +4 | Trading, no register found | 07445 101789Website |
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Common fence and gate jobs
Most fence jobs follow a storm or rot at the foot of a post. A handyman can usually do these jobs.
- Replace a broken or blown-down fence panel.
- Reset or replace a leaning or rotten post.
- Fit a gravel board to keep a panel off the soil.
- Rehang a dropped gate, or fit new hinges and a latch.
- Treat or paint timber fences and gates.
Height limits without planning permission
You can usually put up, change or replace a fence, wall or gate without planning permission within these limits. The rules are in the General Permitted Development Order 2015, Schedule 2, Part 2, Class A.
- Up to 1 metre high next to a road used by vehicles, or its footpath.
- Up to 2 metres high anywhere else.
- You cannot make an existing fence higher than these limits, or higher than it was, whichever is more.
- The right does not apply to a listed building, or within its curtilage.
- A council can remove the right with an Article 4 direction or a planning condition.
Conservation areas and listed buildings
In a conservation area, you might need permission to take down a fence, wall or gate. The Planning Portal says so, so check with the council first.
Many Cotswold boundaries are dry stone walls, not fences. A wall in the curtilage of a listed building is often part of the listing. Do not take down or rebuild it without advice from the council.
Before work starts
Check who owns the fence. The deeds or the seller’s property information form may show it. If it is a shared boundary, talk to your neighbour first.
Ask the handyman whether the price covers the panel, posts, concrete and taking the old fence away. Our fence panel cost guide shows published prices.
Questions
How high can my garden fence be without planning permission?
In England, usually up to 2 metres, or up to 1 metre next to a road used by vehicles or its footpath. A listed building or an Article 4 direction can change this.
Do I need permission to replace a fence like for like?
Usually not, if the new fence is no higher than the old one and within the height limits. A listed building, or a planning condition, can change this. Ask the council if unsure.
Can a handyman repair a dry stone wall?
Some can do small repairs. A long or tall wall needs a skilled waller. If the wall is near a listed building, ask the council before work starts.