Fencing in the western counties must stand up to persistent damp, wind-driven rain and occasional coastal storms that quickly degrade untreated timber and loosen posts in soft ground. Proper selection of materials and fixing methods prevents early failure on exposed sites.
Common reasons customers request fencing include replacing rotten boundary panels after winter storms, securing livestock in fields, defining garden perimeters on new builds, and adding security around commercial yards. Each application calls for different post depths, rail spacings and mesh types.
Work may include erecting treated timber post and rail, installing concrete or steel posts with chain link or welded mesh, fitting close-board or panel systems, and repairing existing lines by replacing failed posts or re-tensioning wire. Ground conditions such as boggy soil or rocky subsoil in parts of Mayo and Galway often dictate the fixing method.
Agricultural stock-proof fencing, garden boundary work and light security installations are all handled on the same routes through Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim, allowing efficient coverage without separate crews for each sector.
Technician insight
In Galway the thing that catches most people out with Fencing Services is soft, peaty ground that lets posts lean within a season unless they are set deeper or given extra concrete than standard practice suggests.
Fencing Services Services We Offer
✓Post and Rail Fencing
Traditional timber post and rail for field boundaries and larger gardens using treated softwood rails fixed to driven or concreted posts.
✓Panel and Close-Board Fencing
Pre-fabricated panels or vertical close-boarding for residential privacy screens and garden perimeters.
✓Agricultural Stock Fencing
Sheep netting or cattle fencing with appropriate post spacing and straining wires suited to pasture division.
✓Chain Link and Mesh Security Fencing
Galvanised or plastic-coated chain link and welded mesh systems for commercial yards and site perimeters.
✓Boundary Fence Repairs
Replacement of failed posts, re-tensioning of wire and patching of damaged panels on existing lines.
✓Coastal Windbreak Fencing
Heavier gauge materials and deeper footings for properties exposed to Atlantic gales along the Galway and Mayo coasts.
How it works
- 1
Site Visit
Measure the line, note ground conditions and exposure, and discuss required height and style with the customer.
- 2
Material Selection
Agree treated timber grades or metal options that suit local rainfall and soil type.
- 3
Installation
Set posts to required depth, fix rails or panels, and strain wire or mesh as specified.
- 4
Handover
Check line, tension and gate operation before leaving site.
Pricing
Cost depends on length, post spacing, ground conditions and material choice; site visit required for accurate quote.