Any heavy foliage like trees or dense shrubs will incur additional costs if they have to be removed to gain access to the fence. It’s best to start with a plain, cleared garden. Average Supply Cost As we’ve shown, installing 6ft fencing makes your facility open to all (almost). Whilst not everyone uses a dog field to ‘contain’ their fluffy escape artists, it is likely that those who do will be your most regular clients. People use dog fields for an increasing number of reasons and as the standards people expect from a dog field grow, the height of the fence is their first expectation.

fencing is a funny one. The reality is, there are few dogs that can clear a 5ft fence that can’t also clear a 6ft fence. So the question is, can’t I just put in a 5ft fence? It’s less imposing, cheaper and easier to install. Gravel boards are what fence panels rest on. The panel itself shouldn’t be entrenched into the ground as it will rot and erode. Instead, it has to sit on a gravel board which raises it from the earth and protects it from water damage and erosion. Gravel boards also keep fences level and make it easier to adjust the height of a fence, keeping them straight for sloped gardens. There are some fields that have fencing extended below ground level that is still at least 6ft above ground. These fields are often established by dog owners with experience of ‘diggers’. Also known as featherboard fencing, these are probably the most common wooden fencing panels that you’ll spot across the UK. They’re durable, neat and attractive and aren’t too expensive. Like most fence panels, closeboard fencing is usually 6ft across (1.8m) and either 4ft or 6ft tall. Pros of Closeboard Fencing We’ve done our best to give you a good idea of what you can expect to pay for a professional fence installation.

Here are the average costs of typical fence posts and gravel boards. You’ll need one gravel board and fence post per panel, for a paneled fence at least. In most cases we suggest a specialist fence that has a smaller grid aperture at the base and slowly increases towards the top, reducing the eyeline impact. This style of fencing can be used with both timber posts and the far more preferable galvanised steel posts that we work with most commonly. Triple X System using Clipex Fencing and X-Fence Netting Our fence products for horses are simple to put up when handled correctly. All of these items come with a full set of instructions dealing with the details of set-up. Be sure to consult these carefully.

Yes, for a number of reasons. This will, after some time, deter a horse from certain behaviors that may lead them to escape from the fence, or that may weaken the wire, such as using it as a scratching post. The fence panels themselves are not the only component of a fence. There are two other main components to think about: As with digging in, this is not something we recommend to many field owners. If you are using appropriate fencing and properly managing your field then there should be little need to add an additional layer of netting. Most people setting up a dog field will need to employ a specialist fencing contractor as it is rare for a landowner to have the tools and manpower to properly install 6ft high tensile fencing themselves. Costs will be higher where higher-end fencing is selected in combination with sloped gardens. There will be additional costs for clearing the garden and clearing old fences.Yes, they can, but our fences are of a height designed to make it difficult for them. Our products are also electrified to an extent that it will cause discomfort to the animal, to create a mental barrier, not just a physical one, putting them off jumping. Fence posts are what the fence panels attach to. They’re buried in the ground and are usually concreted into place. The fence panel, palisade or other types of fence then connects between the posts. In places where there is an ‘active wildlife community’, we regularly discuss laying a predator apron as an alternative to submerging the fence – this can be cheaper and less faff to install and easier to maintain.

The following prices, collected from 6 primary sources and 8 secondary sources, show the average all-in price of fencing including installation, fence posts and gravel boards. Cost of Fencing Per Panel It is for this reason that we still advise 1.8m+ fencing as the most sensible option for a new dog field operation. As a standard, anyone setting up a dog field should use high tensile wire fencing that stands at least 6ft (1.8m) from the ground. Obviously, it should be erected around the perimeter of a field, keeping your animals in a designated area, but apart from that there is no set place. We do recommend, however, giving your animals plenty of living space, and a fairly large area to roam.

There are an increasing number of fence suppliers marketing their product as a dog field specific product. Some of these represent an excellent standard and supply quality products but others are jumping on a bandwagon and producing sub-standard products or in some cases entirely unsuitable products. Unsuitable Dog Field Fencing: Professional fencers will also account for any odd angles and slopes in your garden and can cut fences down to size if required. Timber post and rail fences and temporary electric fencing both need regular maintenance to ensure they stay effective. Tornado Torus horse fencing is strained tight and stays tight, meaning minimal maintenance is required.