Fencing Installers and Companies in Witney

About Fencing in Witney

Witney in Oxfordshire was already known as a town of clothiers by the reign of Henry III, and blanket making was established as a local industry as early as 1385, growing steadily through the Tudor period until, by 1677, the writer Robert Plot recorded 150 looms in operation, with the surrounding trades of sorting, scouring, spinning, weaving and finishing employing some 3,000 people. The soft water of the River Windrush was long credited with giving Witney blankets their particular quality, so much so that manufacturers who experimented with water from mills further north in the 19th century found the results unsatisfactory and returned to their own stream. By 1900 the industry had consolidated into three large mill complexes, and although the trade eventually declined, it survived in some form until the closure of the last major manufacturer, Early's, in 2002, bringing centuries of blanket making in the town to an end. Our directory lists fencing suppliers and installers covering the OX28 postcode area. Local tradespeople listed here can advise on the right fencing for your property and offer a free quote.

Average Installation cost in Witney

Fencing costs in Witney are broadly in line with the wider Oxfordshire average. Closeboard fencing typically runs £90 to £160 per metre fitted, lap panels £70 to £128 per metre, and post and rail £39 to £68 per metre. A standard 20 to 25 metre garden boundary usually costs between £2,200 and £4,200.

Types of Materials found in Witney

Witney sits along the River Windrush on limestone and clay typical of the Cotswold fringe, with softer alluvial ground near the riverbanks. Higher ground away from the river tends to be firmer and generally suited to standard concreted fence post footings.

Nearby Areas

Oxford, Abingdon, Kidlington

Nearby Postcode

OX28