Fencing timber · Region
Fence boards, rails and posts for the North West
Rain is the defining feature of a North West garden, whether that's a Salford yard, a Cheshire semi or a cottage near the Lakes. Fences here last longest when they shed water well.
- WeatherWet, mildHighest rainfall in England
- Usual height1.8m1.2m on many fronts
- Post to pick4x3 or 4x4Deeper in clay
- Typical gardenTerraces and semisGinnels behind many
Building a fence that copes with the rain
Heavy, frequent rain means two things: keep boards clear of the soil so the bottom edge dries, and get posts deep enough to stay firm when the ground is soft. Cheshire and much of Lancashire sit on clay that holds water, so allow a little extra depth.
Across Greater Manchester and Merseyside, rows of terraces share ginnels and alleys at the back. Boundaries are usually 1.8m closeboard; front gardens tend to have lower fences with 1.2m boards.
Picks for North West
Delivery
Ordering from the North West
Add your timber, then your address and postcode at checkout. If there's an alley gate or permit parking outside, mention it in the notes and we'll price delivery around it.
Cities and towns across the North West
We take orders from every postcode in the North West. These are some of the places we quote for most; if yours isn't listed, add your postcode at the basket and we'll quote all the same.
City guides
Greater Manchester
- Stockport
- Bolton
- Wigan
- Oldham
- Rochdale
- Bury
- Salford
- Altrincham
- Sale
- Ashton-under-Lyne
Merseyside and Cheshire
- Birkenhead
- St Helens
- Southport
- Warrington
- Chester
- Crewe
- Macclesfield
- Widnes
- Runcorn
Lancashire
- Preston
- Blackpool
- Blackburn
- Burnley
- Lancaster
- Chorley
- Accrington
- Lytham St Annes
Cumbria
- Carlisle
- Kendal
- Barrow-in-Furness
- Penrith
- Workington
- Whitehaven
Questions
How do I stop a fence rotting in wet weather?
Leave a gap between the boards and the ground, brush preserver onto any cut ends, and make sure water can drain away from the base of each post.
Is 4x3 strong enough in the North West?
For most sheltered town gardens, yes. On open hillsides or in the Fylde and Wirral coastal areas, a 4x4 post is the safer choice.
Ready to build your list?
Add boards, rails, posts and post mix to one basket. Enter your postcode at checkout for delivery.