Fencing timber · Region
Fencing timber and sleepers for Yorkshire gardens
Yorkshire gardens range from steep plots in Sheffield and the Calder Valley to flat, open ground around the Humber. Slopes and wind shape what works.
- ExposureVaries a lotPennine hills to Humber flats
- Common jobStepped fencesOn sloping plots
- Post to pick4x3, or 3m on slopes4x4 on open ground
- Also popularSleeper terracesTo level sloping lawns
Slopes, stone and open skies
On hillside gardens, fences usually step down in bays, which means some posts need extra length. A 3m post gives room to set each step at the right height. Sleepers are a natural partner here, holding back soil to make level beds and paths.
East of the Pennines the land flattens out. Gardens near the Humber estuary and the Holderness coast see stronger winds across open ground, so heavier posts and three rails make sense for anything 1.8m tall.
Picks for Yorkshire
Delivery
Ordering from Yorkshire
Send your basket with your postcode and we'll come back to you with a delivery quote. Steep or narrow streets are common in some towns, so a note about access helps.
Cities and towns across Yorkshire
We take orders from every postcode in Yorkshire. 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
West Yorkshire
- Bradford
- Wakefield
- Huddersfield
- Halifax
- Dewsbury
- Keighley
- Pontefract
- Castleford
South Yorkshire
- Doncaster
- Rotherham
- Barnsley
North Yorkshire
- York
- Harrogate
- Scarborough
- Selby
- Ripon
- Northallerton
- Skipton
- Whitby
East Yorkshire
- Hull
- Beverley
- Bridlington
- Goole
Questions
How do I fence a sloping garden?
Build in level bays that step down the slope, using longer posts where the ground drops. Fill the triangular gap under each bay with a cut board or a sleeper.
How many sleepers for a terrace on a slope?
Measure the length of each retaining edge and how high it needs to be. Each sleeper adds about 100mm laid flat or 200mm on edge.
Ready to build your list?
Add boards, rails, posts and post mix to one basket. Enter your postcode at checkout for delivery.