A useful fencing quotation starts with the layout of the field. Measure the runs, decide where gates belong and identify the details that affect the posts and rails before calculating your order.
Draw the fence as separate runs
Sketch the boundary and give each straight run its own length. Mark corners, ends, existing fences and every proposed gate opening. Do not use only the total perimeter: a layout with several short runs and gateways can need a different combination of components from one long straight run.
Record slopes and changes of level, ground conditions you know about, and any areas that machinery needs to reach. Photographs of corners, access points and uneven ground help explain the layout when you ask for advice.
Place gates around everyday access
Think about the equipment and vehicles that will use the entrance, not only pedestrian access. Measure the clear opening you need and the space required to approach and turn. Mark the intended opening direction so it can be considered alongside the fence run.
Do not assume ordinary line posts are suitable for carrying a gate. Confirm the relevant gate and support arrangement for the intended use before finalising the materials. Keep gateways as separate items in your quantity list.
Compare oak and pine on the product specification
Our pasture fencing collection includes oak and pine products. Compare the actual model’s post shape, rail arrangement, dimensions, timber specification and treatment information. Similar-looking photographs do not mean the components or quantities are interchangeable.
Choose the appearance you prefer, then confirm the practical details. Check whether the displayed price is per post, rail, set or another unit and select the appropriate variation. Do not turn a displayed starting price into a price per metre without checking what it buys.
Calculate quantities from the chosen system
- Start with the measured length of each individual run, keeping gate openings separate.
- Confirm the permitted post spacing and usable rail span for the selected product.
- Count bays and rails for each run using that specification.
- Check end, corner and gate posts separately, including whether a shared corner can serve both runs.
- Confirm any required connections, fixings and treatment before ordering.
For a straight run made of N complete bays, there are normally N + 1 post positions before gateways and shared corners are accounted for. This is a layout check, not an installation specification: the exact system and site determine the final quantities and arrangement. Avoid rounding only the total perimeter; check the end of each run.
Match the fence to its intended use
If the enclosure is for animals, state the species and intended use when asking for advice. A product photograph with animals is not evidence that a particular rail spacing, height or configuration is suitable for every animal. The final enclosure and any additional containment measures need to be appropriate to the actual situation.
Prepare your order or enquiry
Send the measured sketch, preferred product, required gate openings, site photographs and delivery postcode. Read the delivery information and discuss access where unloading may be difficult. With the layout and product units clear, you can compare options and avoid missing essential components.