Fencing in Blackrock & Dublin South Side
Garden and boundary fencing, including privacy fencing, in Blackrock and Dublin South Side — posts set properly and built to last.
Blackrock, Dublin South Side · Serving Blackrock, Dublin South Side and surrounding areas · In the trade since 2015
How we approach fencing
Most fences fail at the post. A panel is only as strong as the posts holding it, and posts rot where they meet the ground or loosen in wet clay. We set posts at the right depth, in properly compacted concrete, and use concrete posts and gravel boards where the ground is wet so the timber never sits in soil.
Privacy fencing is what most south Dublin gardens want — a solid, neat boundary that blocks the view and lasts. On more exposed sites near the coast at Dún Laoghaire or Dalkey, solid panels can act like a sail and blow out in the first big wind, so we can fit wind-filtering slatted or hit-and-miss panels that let air through but still give privacy.
Heights matter for planning. As a general guide, side and rear fences up to 2 m and front boundaries up to 1.2 m are exempt from planning permission, but the exact rules depend on your address and the road. We confirm what applies to you before we build.
What is included
- Posts set in compacted concrete
- Concrete posts and gravel boards on wet ground
- Treated, graded timber throughout
- Privacy fencing and close-board panels
- Gates hung and adjusted
- Slatted screens and panels
- Planning-height advice for your boundary
Materials & options
Close-board
The strongest panel fence — built on-site, ideal for privacy and exposed gardens.
Lap panels
An economical, neat panel fence for sheltered boundaries.
Slatted & horizontal
Contemporary, wind-filtering screens with clean lines.
Post and rail
Open rural-style fencing for larger boundaries and frontages.
Timber gates
Made and hung to match the fence or screen.
Concrete posts
Rot-proof posts for wet ground and long life.
Side boundary & custom timber gate installation
Dublin South Side — custom vertical board boundary fencing and braced access gate with heavy-duty galvanized fittings.
Internal braced gate & bolt
Fence profile & post finish
Front entrance view
Frequently asked
How high can my fence be?
As a general guide, side and rear fences up to 2 m and front boundaries up to 1.2 m are exempt from planning permission, but exact rules can depend on your address and the road. We confirm what applies to your boundary before any work starts.
The fence is on a boundary — whose responsibility is it?
Boundary ownership varies and isn't always obvious. We can advise on your situation and help you agree the work with a neighbour where the fence is shared, including matching the height and finish on both sides.
How long does a timber fence last?
A well-built close-board fence on treated posts in compacted concrete can last fifteen years and more; concrete posts last considerably longer. Life depends on the timber grade, the ground and the exposure, all of which we get right at the build.
Our ground slopes — can you still fence it?
Yes. Stepped panels, raked close-boarding and gravel boards set to the slope all deal with falling ground cleanly. We set the posts to the levels so the fence follows the garden rather than fighting it.
Areas we serve
Based in Blackrock, Daniel works across Dublin South Side and surrounding areas — including Booterstown, Stillorgan, Monkstown, Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey, Foxrock, Dundrum, Sandyford, Ranelagh and Wicklow. Call to arrange a free visit to your garden.
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Call now for a free consultation. Daniel will talk through your garden and give you a clear written price before any work begins.