Fencing in Underwood
Fencing, driveway gates and side gates across Underwood, Bagthorpe and out towards Brinsley — supplied and fitted, or supply only. Underwood sits on a hilltop, so boundaries here take more wind than most and often have a view worth keeping. Send your measurements and a photo for a quick provisional price, or book a free measured survey.
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Driveway and Side Gates in Underwood
Three recent gates in Underwood: a pair of driveway gates and a side gate at one house, and a side gate at another. Each one was measured and made to fit its opening rather than cut down from a stock size.
Before
Painted timber field-style gates across the drive, low enough to see straight over.
After
Black arched metal double gates with a scrolled top band, hung in the same opening. See metal driveway gates.
The side gates
Before
A painted timber gate between the house and the garage wall.
After
An arched composite gate in a black frame, with a lever handle and lock.
Before
At the second house, a scrolled metal gate with a sheet fixed behind it for privacy.
After
The same privacy from an arched composite gate, with nothing patched on. See composite side gates.
Fencing and Gates in Underwood
Underwood is a hilltop village in Selston parish, on the Ashfield side of the Erewash Valley, with Bagthorpe and Selston on either side and Brinsley and Moorgreen below it to the south. It grew up as a mining village, and the housing shows it: older cottages and terraces along Main Road and around Lower Bagthorpe, postwar and estate semis, and newer family homes drawn by the village schools.
A lot of those homes have a drive straight off the road and a side passage to the back garden, which is why so much of our work here is gates as well as fencing. We work supplied and fitted or supply only. Most fences here are timber panels on concrete posts and gravel boards, with composite for anyone who does not want to treat a fence again. For gates we make timber side gates, composite gates in a metal frame and metal driveway gates, all built to the opening.
Fencing on a Hilltop: Wind and Views
Being on the top of the hill brings two things that a fence in a sheltered street does not have to deal with.
Wind. A solid fence acts like a sail, and an exposed run takes far more load than one tucked between houses. On those runs we use concrete posts set in concrete, with concrete gravel boards at the bottom so no timber sits in the soil. The panels slot into the posts, so a strong gust moves a panel rather than snapping a post. Old fences in exposed spots almost always fail at a rotten timber post just below ground level, not in the panel.
The view. Many gardens on the western side look out across the valley, and a 1.8m closeboard fence takes that away. A lower solid fence with a trellis top, post and rail, or railings all mark the boundary while keeping the outlook. We can show you the options at the survey and price more than one.
Driveway Gates on a Sloping Drive
Plenty of Underwood drives rise or fall from the road. A gate made for a flat opening will either drag on the high side or leave a gap at the low side, so we measure the fall at the survey and make the gates to suit. Usually that means hanging them to open inwards over the higher ground, or building them with a raked bottom rail that follows the slope.
Metal gates can be made to almost any pattern, with arched or straight tops and whatever finials and scrolls you like. Composite boards in a metal frame give a solid gate that does not need painting. Either way we can add matching side gates so the whole frontage looks like one job.
Getting Rid of an Old Fence in Underwood
Underwood is in Ashfield District, so you can use the Nottinghamshire County Council recycling centres. For most of the village the nearest is Giltbrook Recycling Centre, Gilthill, Giltbrook, NG16 2HR, rather than Kirkby. You need to register your vehicle with the county before you go, and a hire van needs temporary access arranged in advance; turning up in a borrowed van on the day does not work.
The garden waste bin will not take an old fence either, because treated timber is not garden waste. The simplest answer is to let us take it: we are a registered waste carrier, licence CBDL636235, and the old panels, posts and gates leave with us on the day.
Fence Heights and Permission
Permitted development generally allows 2 metres at a rear or side boundary and 1 metre beside a road or footpath, with trellis counted as part of the height. On a sloping plot the height is measured from the ground on the higher side.
We are not planning consultants. Ashfield District Council's planning team will confirm the position for your property at no cost.
Why Choose Nottingham Fencing
We are a local, family-run firm run by founders Adam and Stephen, based on Beechdale Road in Nottingham with over 15 years' experience. Underwood is a straightforward run up the M1 for us. Every job starts with a free measured survey, where we check the ground, the posts and the openings, so the price you are given is the price you pay.
Areas We Cover Near Underwood
As well as Underwood and Bagthorpe, we work right across this corner of the county, including Selston and Jacksdale, Annesley, Kimberley, Hucknall and Kirkby in Ashfield. See all the places we cover.
Get a Price for Your Underwood Fence or Gates
Send your measurements and a photo for a quick provisional price, or book a free measured survey. For gates, a photo of the opening with the drive in shot tells us most of what we need.
Fencing in Underwood: Common Questions
Will a fence stand up to the wind on the top of the hill?
Yes, if it is built for it. On exposed runs we set concrete posts in concrete and use concrete gravel boards, with the panels sitting in the post slots rather than nailed to timber posts. Most fences that fail in a gale fail at the post, usually a timber post rotted at ground level, not in the panel.
Can I keep my view and still have a boundary?
Yes. The usual options are a lower solid fence with a trellis top, post and rail, or metal railings, all of which mark the line without blocking the outlook. Bear in mind that trellis counts towards the permitted height.
Can you make driveway gates for a drive that slopes?
Yes. Gates are made to the opening and hung to suit the ground, usually opening inwards over the higher side or made with a raked bottom rail so they clear the drive as they swing. We check the fall at the survey before anything is made.
Which tip do I use if I live in Underwood?
Underwood is in Nottinghamshire, so you can use any of the county council recycling centres once your vehicle is registered. The nearest for most of the village is Giltbrook, on Gilthill, NG16 2HR. Hire vans need separate temporary access arranged in advance.
Do you take the old fence or gate away?
Yes, as part of the job. We are a registered waste carrier, licence CBDL636235, so the old panels, posts and gates go with us to a licensed facility. If you would rather deal with them yourself, we will price the work without removal.
Do you cover the villages around Underwood?
Yes. Bagthorpe, Selston, Jacksdale, Brinsley and Annesley Woodhouse are all regular work for us, and Underwood is a short run up the M1 from our Beechdale Road base in Nottingham.