Fencing Installers and Companies in Galashiels

About Fencing in Galashiels

Galashiels in the Scottish Borders grew from monastic fields into one of the region's leading textile towns, with the Manufacturers Corporation of Galashiels founded in 1777 to formalise the trade and the town's first mill built in 1800. Through the 19th century the industry expanded rapidly, and by the last decades of the century more than twenty woollen and yarn spinning mills operated in the town, producing nearly a fifth of the entire output of the Scottish woollen industry by 1863 and earning a reputation for fine worsteds and tweeds. The Tweed Mill on King Street, built in 1852 and traded under the name P and R Sanderson, was the first mill in the town to be powered entirely by steam, and the arrival of the railway in 1849 further accelerated the mechanisation of the industry by improving the supply of coal. The fortunes of Galashiels have long been closely tied to the rise and fall of this same textile trade. Our directory lists fencing suppliers and installers covering the TD1 postcode area. Local tradespeople listed here can advise on the right fencing for your property and offer a free quote.

Average Installation cost in Galashiels

Fencing costs in Galashiels are broadly in line with the wider Scottish average. Closeboard fencing typically runs £86 to £154 per metre fitted, lap panels £66 to £122 per metre, and post and rail £37 to £65 per metre. A standard 20 to 25 metre garden boundary usually costs between £2,100 and £4,000.

Types of Materials found in Galashiels

Galashiels sits on sandstone typical of the Scottish Borders, generally providing firm, stable ground suited to standard concreted fence post footings.

Nearby Areas

Hawick, Melrose

Nearby Postcode

TD1