The 5 best benefits of investing in a high quality fence

Let’s be honest – if you’ve got a garden at home, there’s a good chance that you’ve already got a garden fence installed. Very few people with gardens don’t, after all. So the question is not whether you need one – but rather, why is it worth all the time and effort involved in keeping it up to scratch, and investing in quality materials to do so?

Well, as experts with 30 years of experience in garden fencing, wooden gates, garden decking and timber here at Monton Fencing, we think we’ve got a pretty good idea of some of the most important answers!

It protects your privacy

As the old saying goes, your home is your castle. That means, amongst other things, being able to control when you socialise with your neighbours. If you want to enjoy some calm relaxation time in your own back garden, there’s nothing worse than feeling like you don’t have full control over the space, or that it could be intruded upon at any moment.  

That’s where a decent garden fence comes in handy – a fence that’s in good repair, at a decent height, lets you enjoy both privacy and peace of mind so that you can relax and appreciate your garden at your own pace, without worry of interruption. 

It’s beneficial for security

Closely linked to privacy is, of course, security. A good fence protects your garden (and potentially your home) from the risk of intrusion or burglary in a number of ways. For starters, most crimes of this type are crimes of opportunity, rather than being planned beforehand. That means any holes or damage in your fence is probably going to increase the risk of an unscrupulous passer-by just chancing it, to see how far they can get. 

A fence in good repair, on the other hand, isn’t going to tempt anyone in the same way, and indeed will act as an active deterrent for the very rare individual who may decide to take the risk. And even if they do, they’ve then got the task of actually hauling themselves over your fence – which is often more difficult than it looks, and can present a sizeable risk of getting caught. Most people just won’t bother!

Peace of mind about pets and children 

Not only can a good quality fence help keep your property and family safe from outside intrusion, but it can also be instrumental in preventing the more adventurous members of your family from wandering too far – especially if you live near a potentially dangerous area, like a main road. Or to be more specific, a sturdy high-quality fence (one in good repair) means that excitable pets and children can remain safe in a controlled environment. 

That gives them freedom to play and run about as much as they please, while you can have peace of mind to relax, whether settling yourself indoors, or kicking back outdoors in their company.  

A good fence improves the look and feel of your home

You might be surprised at how much of a transformative effect your fence can have on the overall look and feel of your home. A good quality fence can elevate the appearance of your entire garden, enhancing it to make it look more cheerful, cosier, or calmer – depending on your preferred choice of atmosphere and design. And just some of the qualities we’ve already touched on above, this can make it an even more pleasant place to spend time. 

Quality fences can improve your property’s value

We’ve already covered a fair range of the benefits that you can get out of a good quality fence – and those same benefits can be particularly valuable to buyers, too. The prospective new owners of your home will also have a vested interest in a home and garden that’s private, secure, and comfortable. Perhaps that’s why by some estimates, having a decent garden fence (and a well-maintained garden in general) could add as much as 20% on to the value of your home. That alone makes a good quality fence a brilliant long-term investment!

And if you’re thinking about refreshing your fence, you’re in exactly the right place. Here at Monton Fencing, we’re a family run business with more than 30 years of experience in providing our customers with the highest quality fencing materials and timber supplies for a variety of landscaping projects, including home gardening! If you’re interested in finding out more about any of our timber fencing products, feel free to get in touch with us on 0161 788 78 38 and a member of our friendly team will be more than happy to help!