Fencing & Decking in Cumbernauld

Planting scheme with slatted fence and garden lighting by RS Bespoke Gardens

Privacy, boundaries and somewhere level to sit

Good fencing gives you privacy and a clear boundary. Good decking gives you somewhere level to sit where the ground won’t take a patio.

We build both as part of the garden, not as an add-on. They’re set out to suit the layout, the slope and the way the light falls, and built to cope with Scottish wind and rain.

Fencing

Posts are the part that fails in high winds, so they get the most attention. Every run is set out straight, level and solid before a single board goes on.

Decking

Composite decking

No staining, no splinters and very little upkeep. Our grey composite decks keep their colour for years.

Timber decking

Warmer and more natural, and lower cost to install. It needs treating every year or two.

Raised and multi-level decks

For sloping gardens where a patio would need a lot of retaining.

Built-in extras

Steps, balustrades, lighting and seating, with planting around the edges so the deck sits in the garden properly.

Planning rules, the short version

In Scotland, most garden fences up to 2 metres high don’t need planning permission. Next to a road or in front of the house, the limit is usually 1 metre. Decking generally doesn’t need permission if the floor is no more than 0.5 metres above the ground. Listed buildings and conservation areas have their own rules, and we’ll tell you at the site visit if anything needs checking with the council.

Recent fencing and decking work

Fencing and decking questions

Composite costs more up front but needs almost no maintenance and won’t rot or splinter. Timber is cheaper to install and looks natural, but needs regular treatment, especially in a wet climate.

Good-quality composite boards are textured for grip. Like any outdoor surface, they can be slippy with algae or frost in shade.

Yes. We’ll remove and dispose of the old fence. If it’s a shared boundary, it’s worth agreeing it with your neighbour first.

Get a fence or deck quote. Call 01236 728098 or request a free site visit.