Privacy screen installation in Exeter
Professional privacy screen installation services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£110-160
Typical Duration
2-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Garden privacy screening installed with posts set securely - blocks overlooking neighbors and creates private outdoor space. Various materials and styles available.
Stop Neighbors Overlooking
New houses built overlooking your garden? Want privacy for your patio? Proper screening blocks views and creates a private outdoor space you'll actually use.
💡 Pro tip: Check boundary position before installing anything. Privacy screens on your side of the boundary are usually fine, but on or over the boundary needs neighbor agreement.
Why Proper Installation Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Bodged |
|---|---|
| Posts concreted deep and solid | Wobbly in the wind |
| Evenly spaced and level | Wonky and obvious |
| Panels secure to posts | Come loose in weather |
| Positioned correctly on boundary | Causes neighbor disputes |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Measure | Work out run length and post positions |
| Dig | Post holes 60-90cm deep |
| Set | Posts concreted vertically |
| Fix | Panels secured to posts |
📦 You're Left With
- Privacy from overlooking
- Posts solid and level
- Panels securely fixed
- Private outdoor space
Pricing Guide
| Length | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3m | 2-3 hrs | £110-£160 |
| Up to 6m | 3-4 hrs | £160-£210 |
| Over 6m | Call for quote | Varies |
Based on £60 minimum + £50/hr. Screening panels/posts charged separately.
Why Choose Us for Privacy screen installation in Exeter?
Blocks views from neighbors
Posts set securely in ground
Creates private outdoor space
Various materials available
What to Expect
Step 1: Measure and Plan
Work out exactly where screening goes, how many posts needed, check boundary position.
Step 2: Install Posts
Dig post holes, set posts vertically with temporary braces, concrete in place.
Step 3: Fit Panels
Once concrete's set (usually next day), fix panels or screening material to posts.
🔧 DIY Tips
🔧 Tools needed
- Spade and post hole digger
- Spirit level
- String line
- Concrete
- Temporary post braces
🎯 Installation
- Mark post positions with string line
- Dig holes 60-90cm deep
- Set posts vertical and brace temporarily
- Concrete in, check level again
- Let concrete cure before fixing panels
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Posts not deep enough (blow over)
- Not checking vertical (wonky screening)
- Concrete not set before adding panels
- Wrong boundary position (neighbor disputes)
💡 Pro trick: Use a string line stretched tight between end posts to make sure middle posts line up perfectly straight. Makes the finished screening look way better.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Planting: Evergreen climbers on trellis screening give year-round privacy. Deciduous plants look great in summer but are see-through in winter.
Height limits: Generally 2m max without planning permission. Higher or on boundaries near roads can need consent.
Wind loading: Solid panels catch more wind than trellis. In exposed locations, consider slatted or semi-open designs that let wind through.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best material for privacy screening?
Depends what you want. Timber trellis with climbers looks nice but takes time. Bamboo or reed screening is cheaper and instant. Composite panels last longer but cost more. All work - just different looks and budgets.
How do you fix the posts in?
Usually concrete them in 60-90cm deep. Needs to be solid - screening catches the wind and you don't want it blowing over. Posts every 2-3 metres depending on panel type.
Do I need planning permission for garden screening?
Usually not, but there are limits. Under 2m high is generally fine. Over 2m or next to a road/public path can need permission. Worth checking if you're unsure.
How long does installation take?
Usually 2-3 hours for a basic run of screening. Digging posts, concreting, fitting panels. More posts or awkward ground takes longer.
Do I need to provide the screening?
Either way works. If you've bought panels already, I'll install them. If you want me to supply, I'll measure up and get a quote for materials and fitting.
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