Picket Fencing in Nottingham

Picket is a decorative, low-height boundary rather than a privacy or security fence — and that's its strength. It's ideal for front gardens where you want to mark the boundary without closing off the frontage or blocking light and sightlines; for defining a garden area or path within a larger plot; and for gently keeping dogs and children in without a tall solid barrier. Where you need privacy or security, closeboard, feather edge, or composite is the right call — but for an attractive, welcoming front boundary, nothing beats a well-proportioned picket fence.

We build picket fencing from pressure-treated softwood so the timber resists rot at and below the ground line. Left untreated on the surface it weathers to a silver-grey; most customers paint or stain it for both looks and added protection — classic white is the traditional choice, but heritage greens, greys, blues, and natural wood tones all work depending on the property. Painted picket needs a re-coat every few years to stay crisp; we'll be straight about that upkeep so you can weigh it against a lower-maintenance option if you'd rather not repaint.

The detail is what makes a picket fence look right. Picket tops can be rounded (the softest, most traditional), pointed (a touch more formal and the classic 'paling' look), or flat-topped for a cleaner contemporary feel. Heights typically run from around 0.6m up to about 1.2m — low enough to stay open and friendly. Picket spacing is set so the gaps are even and proportionate to the picket width, which is the difference between a fence that looks handmade-smart and one that looks uneven. We set all of this out with you so the finished run suits the house.

A picket run almost always wants a matching gate on the path or drive entrance. We make and hang picket gates to match the fence — same picket profile, spacing, and finish — on posts set for the gate's weight and swing, with quality hinges and a latch. A well-hung matching gate is what makes the boundary read as one tidy piece rather than a fence with a gate added as an afterthought.

As with any fence, the posts are what determine how long it lasts and how well it holds its line — so we concrete the posts to a proper depth rather than just driving them in, and keep the run level or stepped neatly to follow sloping ground. Pressure-treated rails and pickets, galvanised fixings, and a tidy top line give you a picket fence that stays straight and sound for years. Keep it painted/stained and it stays looking smart; the structure itself is built to last well beyond the finish.

We're a Nottingham-registered limited company trading from Chris Allsop Industrial Park in Colwick, with over 140 five-star reviews on Google. Owner-led — Kye runs every job from quote through to fitting. Free no-obligation quotes, fixed prices in writing before work starts, all work guaranteed. We make and fit picket fencing and matching gates across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, alongside the full range of fencing, so you can match your front boundary to the rest of the garden. Ring us for a chat and a site visit.