Fencing Perth in Perth & PerthshireGarden Fencing, Screening & Boundary Construction

Marshall & Co provides professional fencing installation across Perth, Dundee and the wider Perthshire region. From close-board garden fencing and slatted screening to bespoke hardwood feature fences and full boundary replacement, our fencing team builds boundaries that stand up to Scottish weather and look great for years.

Most failed fences in Perthshire fail for the same reasons: posts not concreted deep enough, soft timber used in ground contact, cheap fixings rusting through, or panels installed without thought to the prevailing wind. Our fences are engineered to avoid all of those failure modes.

Whether you need a single panel replacement after a storm, a complete back-garden fence run, decorative slatted screening for a patio area, or a full boundary fence for a new property, we provide a fixed-price quote within 5 working days of a site visit.

This service forms part of our wider work as an skilled joiners in Perth, giving homeowners a single trusted team for every stage of their project.

Why Marshall & Co?

The number one cause of fence failure in Perthshire is undersized post foundations. Standard practice for many fencers is a 600mm hole with a single bag of postcrete. That's fine for sheltered urban gardens but inadequate for exposed Perthshire plots where the wind picks up speed across open fields. We install posts in 750–900mm holes with two bags of postcrete or proper concrete mix, depending on fence height and exposure.

The second most common cause is using soft, low-grade pressure-treated timber in ground contact. We use UC4-rated pressure-treated posts (the highest treatment classification for in-ground use) and concrete spurs on any post over 1.8m or in particularly exposed locations.

The third is wind-loading on solid panels. A close-board or solid lap fence at 1.8m has a huge wind-loading area. In exposed gardens we recommend hit-and-miss or slatted designs that let the wind through — significantly reducing the lateral load on posts during storms.

For boundary fencing in suburban Perth gardens (semi-detached, terraced and modern detached estates), traditional close-board fencing on 1.8m concrete posts is the gold standard. It's solid, secure, private and lasts 20+ years.

For budget-conscious boundary work, lap panel fencing on softwood posts is half the cost. Lifespan is typically 10–15 years rather than 20+, but for many gardens that's an acceptable trade-off.

For modern, contemporary gardens, horizontal slatted fencing is increasingly popular. It looks superb when paired with cedar or larch cladding on extensions, garden rooms and outbuildings — creating a coherent garden aesthetic.

For exposed rural Perthshire gardens, hit-and-miss is the right choice. It looks similar to close-board from a distance but is wind-permeable, dramatically reducing storm damage risk.

For listed properties and conservation areas, we work with traditional materials and detailing — including post-and-rail, picket fencing and traditional estate fencing.

Fencing costs in Perth vary by panel type and post specification. As a guide: lap panel fencing on softwood posts costs £80–£110 per linear metre installed; close-board fencing on softwood posts costs £100–£140 per metre; close-board on concrete posts costs £120–£160 per metre; slatted softwood fencing costs £130–£180 per metre; slatted hardwood fencing costs £180–£280 per metre; bespoke hardwood feature fences cost £200–£350 per metre.

Pedestrian gates typically cost £350–£800 supplied and fitted depending on style and material. Vehicle gates cost £700–£2,500+ depending on size, design and any automation.

All quotations are fixed-price after a site visit, including disposal of old fencing. There are no hidden extras for concrete, fixings or muck-away.

Engineered post foundations for Perthshire wind exposure

UC4-rated pressure-treated posts in ground contact

Stainless steel and coated fixings throughout

Wind-permeable designs for exposed gardens

Removal and disposal of old fencing included

Matching gates and access in-house

Fixed-price quotations with no hidden extras

12-month workmanship guarantee