Fencing in Co. Cork
8 businesses offering fencing across Co. Cork.
Fences fail at the posts. Almost never in the middle of a panel, almost always where timber meets wet ground or where a gust has levered a post out of soft soil. That is worth knowing when comparing quotes, because the parts that decide how long a fence lasts are the ones you cannot see once it is built: how deep the post holes go, whether the posts are concreted, whether concrete posts are used instead of timber, and whether gravel boards keep the panel clear of the ground.
Style is partly a wind decision. A solid panel is a sail, and on an exposed site it transfers every gust straight into the posts, which is why slatted and hit-and-miss designs, or a lower fence with an open trellis top, often outlast a taller solid one in the same position. Closeboard fencing built board by board on site copes with sloping ground better than pre-made panels, which have to be stepped down a slope and leave gaps underneath. Before anything is ordered, be sure where the boundary actually runs and talk to the neighbour, because a fence built in the wrong place is expensive to move.
Planning rules apply to height. Under Class 5 of Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, a wall or fence within or bounding the curtilage of a house is exempted development where it does not exceed two metres, or 1.2 metres where it is within or bounds a garden or space in front of a house. Metal palisade and other security fences are excluded from that exemption and need permission.
Fencing in Co. Cork
Active Driveways Cork
Fermoy, Co. Cork
Driveway, patio, artificial grass, fencing, decking, tarmac, tar and chip, roofing and guttering services in Cork and the South West.
Cronin Fencing
Macroom, Co. Cork
Cronin Fencing is a supplier and installer of fencing, gates, balconies and railings in Cork, offering domestic and commercial fencing, PVC fencing, powder coating and sandblasting services.
Excel Landscapers
Cork City, Co. Cork
Landscaping and natural stone contractors based in County Cork, providing driveways, patios, walling, fencing, and artificial grass installations.
Fronc Landscaping
Castlemartyr, Co. Cork
Landscaping and tree surgery company based in Castlemartyr, East Cork, providing lawn maintenance, tree cutting, planting, hard landscaping and design, and emergency tree services.
Grange Ironcraft
Fermoy, Co. Cork
Family run engineering business specializing in supply and delivery of Gates, Carports/Canopies and Garden Fencing across Munster.
Hillview Landscapes
Cork City, Co. Cork
Hillview Landscapes is a Cork-based garden design and landscaping team founded in 2008, operating from Old Mayfield. They handle projects ranging from compact urban courtyards to larger country estate work, with a focus on bespoke garden design carried through to in-house build. The team does not subcontract, and the same person who conducts the consultation is involved in planning, on-site work, and the handover. They use materials suited to the Irish climate, such as pressure-treated timber and frost-resistant stone, and provide written quotes within 48 hours of a free on-site visit, with no deposit required. Their work covers Cork city and county, including areas like Douglas, Blackrock, Ballincollig, Glanmire, Carrigaline, Cobh, and Midleton.
JC Landscaping
Waterfall, Co. Cork
Full service landscaping company based in Waterfall near Cork City with over 35 years industry experience. Services include landscape construction, lawn seeding & layout, tree planting, large scale grass cutting & maintenance, hardscaping walls, paving & patios, fencing, garden design & build, land drainage & light civil works.
Keane Fencing Ltd.
Cork City, Co. Cork
Fencing contractors providing residential, industrial and commercial fencing, security gates, and custom build fencing and gates. Established 1934.
Common questions
Do I need planning permission for a fence?
Under Class 5 of Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, a wall or fence around a house is exempted development if it stays within two metres in height, or 1.2 metres where it is in front of the house. Metal palisade and other security fences are excluded from the exemption regardless of height. If you need something taller or different, or the property is protected or in an architectural conservation area, check with the local authority before ordering materials.
Who owns the boundary fence?
There is no general rule in Ireland that assigns one side of a property to its owner, despite how often people say there is. Ownership and any obligation to maintain come from the title deeds and the Land Registry map for the property. Check them, or ask your solicitor, before removing or replacing a fence that may not be yours.
Concrete or timber posts?
Concrete posts outlast timber because they are unaffected by ground moisture, which is where timber posts almost always rot, and panels slot straight into them so a damaged panel can be replaced without dismantling the run. Timber posts look better and cost less initially. A middle course is timber posts with concrete spurs bolted to the base, which keeps the timber out of the wet ground.
Why did my fence blow down?
Usually because a solid panel caught the wind and the posts could not resist the leverage, either because they were set too shallow or because the timber had already rotted at ground level. Rebuilding the same fence in the same way tends to produce the same result. On an exposed boundary, letting some wind through with a slatted or hit-and-miss design puts far less load on the structure.
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