What this work involves
Confirm the boundary and discuss access, ground conditions, wind exposure and maintenance before selecting the design.
- Material and height
- Posts and fixings
- Gate width and operation
Use the following design considerations when coordinating this service with a wider project. Agree which parts apply to your request.
Assess outdoor screening without unnecessarily blocking desired garden sightlines.
What the drawing needs to explain
Draw sightlines from two seats and show shading positions. Review the same layout in daylight and with interior lights on; privacy works differently in those situations.
Allow for later maintenance
Keep controls and glazing accessible with the final furniture arrangement. Store glazing and shading instructions together, including any restrictions on cleaning products.
Cost factors for this service
Costs depend on length, materials, foundations and gate design. Ask for the scope and selected specification to be described separately.
Bring this to the discussion
Photographs of the existing situation, available drawings and your requirements for fences, railings & gates. Identify the elements that should remain.
Questions about the work
What should I discuss before arranging fences, railings & gates?
Agree a shared boundary with the relevant parties first. An existing visible fence does not itself establish a legal boundary.
The design situations here illustrate choices; they are not completed projects or a diagnosis of your property.