Acoustic fencing in Exmouth
Looking for professional acoustic fencing help in Exmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable fencing services across Exmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
Quote required
Typical Duration
1+ days
Location
Exmouth
Acoustic fencing in Exmouth. 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 Exmouth. **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.
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### 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) |
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### 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
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### 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.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Near busy road** - A38, M5, or main roads through Exmouth
✅ **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 Exmouth?
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.
Our Exmouth Service Coverage
We cover Exmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Exmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
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 about Acoustic fencing in Exmouth
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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