• Equestrian fencing

• Foal fencing

• Rabbit fencing

• Paddock fencing

One of our recent fencing projects..

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Further exmples of our fencing projects…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fencing

1. What types of fencing does SM Services install?

SM Services installs a wide range of fencing for domestic, agricultural, commercial and equestrian properties. This includes post and rail fencing, stock fencing, agricultural fencing, equestrian fencing, foal fencing, rabbit fencing, paddock fencing, deer fencing, security fencing and dividing fences with gates.

2. Do you install fencing for horse paddocks?

Yes. SM Services installs equestrian and paddock fencing for horse owners, equestrian properties and working yards. Depending on the site and requirements, options can include post and rail fencing, horse wire and horse rail.

As horse owners ourselves, we understand the practical requirements of creating secure, usable paddock areas for horses.

3. What is the best type of fencing for a horse paddock?

The best fencing for a horse paddock depends on the horses, the land, the paddock layout and the level of visibility, containment and durability required.

Common options include post and rail fencing, horse wire and horse rail. SM Services can discuss the available options and recommend a practical solution based on your property.

4. Do you install agricultural fencing?

Yes. SM Services installs agricultural fencing for fields, paddocks, livestock areas and rural properties.

Depending on the application, this can include stock fencing, post and rail fencing, deer fencing, rabbit fencing and other agricultural boundary and dividing fence systems.

5. What is post and rail fencing used for?

Post and rail fencing is commonly used for horse paddocks, agricultural boundaries, field divisions, equestrian properties and rural sites.

It provides a clear and highly visible boundary and can also be combined with wire fencing where additional containment is required.

6. Can post and rail fencing be combined with wire?

Yes. Post and rail fencing can be combined with stock wire or horse wire where additional containment is required.

The most suitable combination depends on the animals, purpose of the fence and the individual site. SM Services has completed projects using post and rail alongside both stock and horse wire.

7. Can you divide an existing field into smaller paddocks?

Yes. SM Services can install dividing fences and gates to split existing fields and paddocks into smaller areas.

This can be useful for creating separate grazing areas, managing different animals, introducing rotational grazing or making better use of available land.

8. Do you install gates and gateways with fencing?

Yes. Gates and gateways can be installed as part of a new fencing project or as a separate requirement.

Their position can be planned around vehicle access, livestock movement, paddock layout, pedestrian access, existing tracks and the practical requirements of the property.

9. Can you remove old fencing before installing a new fence?

Yes. SM Services can remove existing fencing and prepare the fence line before installing a new boundary.

Where required, this can also include vegetation clearance, hedge cutting and other preparation work to make the proposed fence line accessible.

10. Can you clear hedges and vegetation before installing fencing?

Yes. SM Services provides ground clearance and hedge cutting services before fencing installation where required.

Our range of specialist machinery includes mulchers, flails and hedge-cutting equipment, allowing overgrown boundaries and vegetation to be cleared before the new fencing is installed.

11. Can you install fencing in difficult or wet ground?

Yes. SM Services has specialist equipment, including low-ground-pressure machinery, which can help when fencing needs to be installed in challenging ground conditions.

The most appropriate machinery and installation method will depend on the ground conditions, access and type of fencing being installed.

12. What materials do you use for fencing?

SM Services uses a range of fencing materials depending on the project. These include UC4-treated timber, creosote-treated timber, Tornado wire, horse wire and horse rail.

The appropriate material and specification depend on the type of fence, its intended use, the environment and the requirements of the site.

13. How much does fencing cost in Essex?

There is no standard cost for fencing because every project is different.

The overall price can depend on the type and length of fencing, materials, ground conditions, site access, vegetation clearance, gates and gateways and any associated groundwork.

SM Services can provide a project-specific quotation based on your requirements and the conditions at your property.

14. Do you provide fencing repairs and replacement?

Yes. SM Services can undertake fencing repairs, replacement sections and complete new fencing installations.

This can include replacing damaged posts, rails, wire, gates or sections of an existing boundary. Where an existing fence has reached the end of its useful life, we can also install a new fencing system appropriate to the site.

15. Are you fencing contractors in Essex?

Yes. SM Services Ltd is a fencing contractor based in Panfield near Braintree, Essex, providing fencing services across Essex, East Anglia and surrounding areas.

We work with domestic, commercial, agricultural and equestrian clients. Since 2009, SM Services has installed more than 1,000 miles of fencing, covering projects ranging from agricultural post and rail through to security fencing and site perimeters.