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Garden and fence jobs — Handyman
A loose fence panel, dragging gate or small garden fitting may need targeted attention. Describe the damaged part, dimensions and support condition, and confirm that the work area can be accessed without altering a neighbour’s property.
Service scope
Garden and fence jobs under Handyman cover modest repairs and installation tasks involving existing outdoor fittings, fence sections or garden accessories. They are distinct from full landscape construction, tree surgery and unassessed boundary or structural work.
What is normally included
- Repairing suitable fence sections
- Adjusting garden gates and hardware
- Fitting agreed small outdoor accessories
What is not included
- Assumed permission to change a boundary
- Major retaining structures or tree work
Typical tasks
- Inspect the affected panel, gate or fitting
- Check accessible posts and supports
- Replace compatible minor components
- Adjust suitable gate hardware
- Remove agreed ordinary repair debris
What to include in your brief
- Photos and dimensions of the affected section
- Fence or gate material
- Condition of posts and hinges
- Site access and nearby planting
- Who has authorised the work area
Choosing the right professional
Ask whether a repair is viable with the existing supports and what is excluded if posts or foundations have failed. The provider should identify the work area rather than assume ownership of a fence line.
Important considerations
- Unseen buried services can affect ground work
- A failed post may make a panel-only repair unsuitable
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