Rabbit fencing for gardens in Honiton
Looking for professional rabbit fencing for gardens help in Honiton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable rural services across Honiton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£110-£160
Typical Duration
2-3 hrs
Location
Honiton
Rabbit fencing installed around vegetable patches and gardens. Wire mesh secured above ground and buried below - keeps hungry rabbits out of your crops.
### When Rabbits Are Eating Everything
You plant it, water it, wait for it to grow, and **rabbits eat the lot overnight**. Rural Devon has no shortage of hungry bunnies looking for an easy meal.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Install rabbit fencing before planting, not after. Much easier to work when the beds are empty, and rabbits can't get established in there.
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### What Makes Rabbit Fencing Work
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Waste of Time | |--------------|------------------| | Mesh buried 30cm underground | Surface fixed, rabbits dig under | | Mesh turned outward at bottom | Buried straight down, they dig around | | 90cm+ above ground | Too low, rabbits jump over | | Small mesh size (25-30mm max) | Big holes, baby rabbits squeeze through |
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### What You're Getting
**🔧 The Installation**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Mark** | Mark out fence line, check for underground obstacles | | **Dig** | Trench 30cm deep along fence line | | **Posts** | Drive or set posts at 2-3m spacing | | **Mesh** | Fix wire mesh, bury bottom 30cm with outward bend | | **Backfill** | Firm soil back in over buried mesh |
**📦 End Result** - Rabbit-proof boundary - Mesh above and below ground - Secure posts - Protected vegetables
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### Pricing Guide
| Area Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-----------|----------------|------------| | Small patch (10-15m perimeter) | 2 hrs | **£110** | | Average patch (20-25m perimeter) | 2.5 hrs | **£135** | | Large patch (30-35m perimeter) | 3 hrs | **£160** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Assumes you've supplied mesh and posts - I can source materials if needed.*
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### Perfect For Your Garden If...
✅ **Vegetable patch** - rabbits eating everything you plant
✅ **Flower beds** - protecting vulnerable plants
✅ **New planting** - get protection in before rabbits find it
✅ **Rural property** - surrounded by fields full of rabbits
Why Choose Us for Rabbit fencing for gardens in Honiton?
Wire mesh buried to prevent digging
Posts secured firmly
Tight mesh they can't squeeze through
Protects vegetables and plants
What to Expect
### Step 1: Plan We mark out where fencing goes, work out post positions, check for underground pipes/cables before digging. ### Step 2: Dig & Set Posts Dig trench for buried mesh, drive or set posts securely. ### Step 3: Fix & Bury Mesh Attach mesh to posts, bend bottom section outward in trench, backfill and firm soil.
Our Honiton Service Coverage
We cover Honiton 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 Honiton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> **Mesh choice:** 31mm chicken wire is minimum - smaller is better for baby rabbits. Some people use 25mm or even 19mm for total exclusion. **Maintenance:** Check fence every few months. Rabbits test for weaknesses. Fill any holes they've started digging. **Height considerations:** Standard 90cm stops most rabbits. If you've got particularly athletic bunnies or hares, go to 120cm above ground. **Vegetable patch design:** Consider leaving one side openable for wheelbarrow access. Easier than a permanent gate. **Long-term:** Wire mesh lasts 10-15 years if decent quality. Cheap stuff rusts out in 3-5 years.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rabbit fencing for gardens in Honiton
How do you stop rabbits digging under?
The mesh needs to go underground - I bury it about 30cm deep and bend it outward at the bottom. Rabbits hit that buried section and give up. Just surface fixing doesn't work - they dig straight under.
What height does rabbit fencing need to be?
90cm above ground minimum. Rabbits can jump surprisingly high when motivated. Add the 30cm buried and you're looking at 120cm total mesh height.
What about gates for access?
Gates are the weak point - rabbits find any gap. I can fit a proper gate with good ground clearance or advise on self-closing options. Some people just use a temporary section they move when needed.
Will this keep out other animals?
Depends what you're worried about. It'll stop rabbits, hares, and most domestic pets. Won't stop deer (they jump higher), badgers (they dig deeper), or determined foxes. Each pest needs different solutions.
How long does it take to fence a veg patch?
Average veg patch (maybe 5x10m) takes 2-3 hours. Bigger areas or difficult ground take longer. Rocky Devon soil is slower going when I'm burying mesh.
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