Is protecting your livestock and crops becoming difficult every day? Farm intrusions and livestock escapes are age-old problems, and to prevent them, you need to hire an expert to install fencing in Durham. You may have avoided it until now, seeing professional fencing installation as an expense; it is one of the best investments you can make to protect your farm. Understanding the reasons and limitations of DIY work will help you make informed decisions.
Reasons Professional Fencing Installation is Essential
Protection of Livestock
Cattle, sheep, and horses are common on almost all UK farms, and each has different confinement requirements. For instance, sheep tend to lean on the fence, and if it is installed weakly, they might pull it down, causing serious injury. On the other hand, horses love to jump, and if the fence is lower, they may escape. However, in trying to escape the farm, the horses can be seriously injured by the fence wire.
Fencing experts in Durham understand the diverse demands of a single farm and install accordingly. They also tailor fence height and material to ensure livestock safety and security.
Perfect Structural Integrity
A trained fencing expert does not install fences randomly. They closely assess soil conditions, since not all land can be excavated or used the same way. Experts also evaluate your livestock type and consider weather conditions. Then, specialists determine the installation technique, post spacing, hole depth, and other factors. This ensures a stronger foundation and higher structural integrity.
Higher Holding of Fencing Posts Despite Uneven Land
Farmlands are often uneven, with slopes, ditches, and varying soil conditions. To address these issues, experts assess the terrain, adjust post spacing and level the ground (if needed). If the soil is too loose or wet, they add extra support and use alternative installation methods. This planning helps adapt the land layout instead of imposing an unsuitable one and prevents unnecessary interference with drainage or entrances.
Limitations of the DIY Fence Installations
Improper Post Placement
Without knowledge and hands-on expertise, DIY installers often place fence posts randomly. This leads to shallow holes and uneven spacing, and they don’t secure posts properly, resulting in weaker posts that can fall at any time.
Poor Wire Tension
One common myth is that higher wire tension in Durham fencing is always best. So, inexperienced people focus only on increasing tension, which puts unnecessary strain on posts, connections, and fittings and can lead to damage.
Wrong Material
A wide range of fencing materials is available on the market, and experts choose based on the project’s demands. However, untrained fence installers often choose the cheapest products, opting for lightweight wire, inappropriate mesh sizes, weak fixings, or unsuitable timber. With a few weather issues, these fences collapse, creating security risks and repeated costs.
Fencing in Durham might seem to have only one purpose: marking a boundary, but it’s not. A strong fence protects your livestock and crops, and tailored strategies help you build it to last, making the investment worthwhile. Opting for DIY might seem cost-effective, but it can cost you crops and livestock. So, make decisions wisely.
At MH Fencing & Gates Ltd, we offer tailored fencing services at competitive prices. We serve domestic and commercial properties, as well as agricultural land.
Install a fence now.