Acoustic fencing in Exeter
Professional acoustic fencing services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
Quote required
Typical Duration
1+ days
Location
Exeter, Devon
Acoustic fencing in Exeter. Heavy-duty sound barrier fencing to reduce road and traffic noise.
Living Near a Busy Road?
Traffic noise is relentless, especially if you're near the A38, M5, or even just a busy street in Exeter. Acoustic fencing won't give you silence but it can take the edge off - enough to make your garden actually usable instead of sounding like you're sitting in a car park.
💡 Pro tip: Acoustic fencing works by blocking the direct sound path from the noise source to where you sit. It needs to be solid, heavy, with no gaps. The closer the fence is to either the noise source or to where you spend time, the better it works. Standard fence panels with gaps and thin timber don't do much for sound.
Done Right vs Done Wrong
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Heavy, dense timber with overlapped boards | Lightweight panels with gaps (sound goes through) |
| Tall enough to actually block sound path | Too short to make a difference |
| Posts strong enough for heavy construction | Standard posts that sag under the weight |
| No gaps at bottom or between boards | Gaps everywhere (defeats the purpose) |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Site Assessment | Check noise source, work out best fence position and height |
| Design | Plan acoustic fence spec - height, board thickness, construction |
| Build | Set heavy-duty posts, build solid fence with no gaps |
| Finish | Check there are no sound leaks, add capping if needed |
📦 You're Left With
- Solid acoustic fence blocking direct sound path
- Heavy construction that doesn't rattle in wind
- Noticeable reduction in traffic noise
- Quality fencing built to last
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small section (under 5m) | 1 day | Quote |
| Garden boundary run (10-20m) | 2-3 days | Quote |
| Full acoustic barrier | 3+ days | Quote |
This varies massively based on height, length, access, and spec. Need to quote on-site. Materials are expensive for acoustic fencing - it's heavy-duty stuff.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Near busy road - A38, M5, or main roads through Exeter
✅ Garden unusable due to noise - Can't enjoy outside because of traffic
✅ Want meaningful noise reduction - Not just cosmetic fencing
✅ Willing to invest properly - Acoustic fencing costs more than standard
Why Choose Us for Acoustic fencing in Exeter?
Reduces road and traffic noise
Custom built to your garden
Heavy-duty construction
Better than standard fencing for sound
What to Expect
Step 1: Site Visit and Assessment
Come look at your noise issue, work out where the fence should go and how tall. Give you realistic expectations about what it'll achieve.
Step 2: Quote and Spec
Price it up based on your requirements. Acoustic fencing isn't cheap - heavy timber and bigger posts cost more - but I'll spec it properly to actually work.
Step 3: Build
Set heavy-duty posts, build the fence section by section. This takes longer than standard fencing because everything's heavier and needs to be gap-free.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is a big job and quite specialized, but the principles:
🔧 What you'll need
- Heavy-duty fence posts (bigger than standard)
- Thick featherboard or shiplap timber
- Arris rails or substantial framework
- Concrete for posts
- Lots of fixings
📐 How to do it
- Work out optimum fence position (close to noise or close to you)
- Set posts closer together than standard (heavy fence needs more support)
- Build solid framework between posts
- Overlap boards fully with no gaps at all
- Seal bottom with gravel board or buried boards
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Using standard lightweight fencing (waste of time)
- Leaving gaps between boards (sound gets through)
- Not making it tall enough to block sound path
- Posts too weak for heavy construction (fence sags)
💡 Pro trick: Sound travels in straight lines until it hits something dense. Position your acoustic fence between the noise source and where you actually sit in your garden. A 10ft run of acoustic fencing in the right place works better than 50ft in the wrong place.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔊 Manage expectations: Acoustic fencing reduces noise, it doesn't eliminate it. You'll still hear traffic but it'll be noticeably quieter - enough to have a conversation or hear the birds. If you want total silence, you need to move house. If you want your garden usable instead of unbearable, acoustic fencing helps.
Combine with:
- Dense planting behind fence (adds extra sound dampening)
- Fence post replacement (need solid posts for heavy fence)
- Close board fencing (upgrade rest of boundary to match)
Related services:
- Close board fencing (similar construction, not acoustic-specific)
- Fence post replacement (acoustic fencing needs strong posts)
- Trellis installation (plant screening on top for extra height)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much noise will acoustic fencing actually block?
Honestly? It'll reduce noise but won't eliminate it completely. A good acoustic fence can cut noise by 5-10 decibels, which is noticeable - makes traffic sound about half as loud. But if you're right next to the M5 or A38, it'll help but won't give you total silence. It's about making your garden more usable, not soundproofing it completely.
What makes acoustic fencing different from normal fencing?
It's heavier, denser, and taller. Normal fence panels have gaps and are quite lightweight - sound goes through easily. Acoustic fencing uses thick timber, overlapped boards with no gaps, and is built taller - usually 6ft minimum. The more mass and the fewer gaps, the better it blocks sound. Sometimes we add a layer behind the boards for extra dampening.
Does it need to be really tall to work?
Height helps, especially if the noise source is above you like a nearby road on an embankment. For traffic noise at the same level, 6ft is decent, 7-8ft is better. Planning permission kicks in over 2 metres (about 6'7") for most boundaries, so we often build to just under that. Taller is better for sound, but you need to work within planning rules.
Can you add acoustic fencing to my existing fence?
Sometimes. If your existing fence has solid posts in good condition, we can sometimes add acoustic boards to the outside. But acoustic fencing is heavy, so posts need to be up to it. Often it's better to build a new acoustic fence properly rather than bodge it onto something that wasn't designed for the weight.
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