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Speak to the workshop 07765 923 407Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat & Sun by appointment Free site survey and written quote. No obligation. Skilled Trade experience CSCS Site-qualified team Free Site survey 01 — Overview ## What steel fencing actually is — and when to commission it. ### What it is Steel fencing is a run of welded steel panels or bar-and-post fencing, set into the ground or fixed to a base, forming a boundary that combines security with visibility and durability. ### Who it's for Homeowners in Swindon finishing a frontage or securing a garden, developers on new-build boundaries, trade clients securing yards, and commercial clients enclosing plant, car parks and delivery areas. ### When it's needed When timber fencing has rotted, when a boundary needs proper security, or when the aesthetic calls for a bespoke steel run rather than an off-the-shelf panel. ### Why professional help matters A fence is the daily boundary of the property. Bad steel fencing bows, drops, rusts and — worst of all — invites the very thing it was supposed to keep out. Good steel fencing lasts. 02 — What happens if you get it wrong ## The four failures we see when steel fencing is done cheaply. ### Panels that bow within a year Undersized bar and posts, or wrong post spacing, and panels flex under wind load. Once bowed, they don't come back straight. ### Posts that lean Posts set into insufficient concrete — or straight into soil — walk in the ground. The whole run tips over time. ### Rust at the base The bottom 100mm of an external fence is the wettest, dirtiest part. Without proper priming and finish there, the fence rusts from the ground up. ### Trip-friendly design Bar spacing and top-rail height that allows climbing turns a fence into a ladder. Bespoke fabrication solves this at design stage. 03 — Our process ## From first call to signed-off installation. - Step 1 ### Free site survey We walk the boundary, measure the run, check levels and confirm ground/substrate conditions. - Step 2 ### Design & written quote Panel style, post spacing, finish and gate integrations spelled out. Written quote and guarantee. - Step 3 ### Workshop fabrication Panels cut, welded, ground back and finished — primed and topcoated ready for external life. - Step 4 ### Installation Posts set in concrete or bolted to base plates, panels hung and levelled, matching gates hung to the fence line. - Step 5 ### Sign-off & guarantee We walk the finished line with you, check plumb and level, and hand over the written guarantee. 04 — Benefits ## What you actually get when you commission this from SRN. ### Stays straight Correctly sized bar and post spacing means panels don't bow under wind load. ### Stays put Posts set into properly sized foundations don't walk. ### Weather-hardened Primed and finished for external life — especially at the vulnerable base. ### Matching gates as standard Fence and gates fabricated to the same style so the line reads as one. ### Long service life Correctly finished steel fencing lasts far beyond timber alternatives. ### Guarantee on fabrication & install In writing, in your quote. 05 — In detail ## Materials, methods, variations — the full picture. This is the technical detail that separates a fabricator from a supplier. Read it, or skim the headings — either way, it's what you're paying for. ### Fencing styles Vertical-bar residential railings (the classic period-style boundary), spear-topped railings for security, modern flat-bar architectural fencing, industrial mesh-and-frame for yards, and matching bespoke to complement existing gates or railings on the property. ### Posts & foundations Steel posts concreted into ground with a foundation sized to soil and panel height, hollow-section posts bolted to a base plate on hardstanding, or masonry pillars with fixed steel infill panels. Post spacing is designed for panel size and wind exposure — not standardised regardless of site. ### Security-focused fencing For yards and premises we fabricate to increase resistance to climbing and forced entry — spear tops, welded top-rail returns, close bar spacing and heavy-duty gate integrations. Not full high-security PAS 68 (that's a specialist product) but genuinely secure boundary work. ### Finishes The right finish depends on exposure and aesthetic — we specify the appropriate protective system for the environment. Matt black is the current dominant colour on residential steel fencing; traditional properties often go gloss black or bronze-black. ### Applications Front-boundary railings on residential properties, side and rear garden boundaries, yard and premises perimeters, commercial car-park boundaries, and matching-run fencing to newly installed gates. Regularly fabricated and installed across Swindon, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and Bristol. 06 — FAQ ## Straight answers to the questions we're asked most. Not answered here? 07765 923 407Call the workshop — you'll get a fabricator, not a call centre. How much does steel fencing cost per metre?+Bespoke residential steel fencing typically starts in the low hundreds per metre installed, with security and traditional-style runs costing more. Every quote is free and written. How long does a steel fencing install take?+Domestic runs typically fabricate in 3–5 weeks and install within a few days on site, depending on length and ground conditions. Do you install matching gates with the fencing?+Yes — matching pedestrian and driveway gates are fabricated as part of the same commission for a consistent line. Can you match my existing railings?+Yes — we regularly match period-style existing runs, and can design new sections to blend with older sections. How long does steel fencing last outside?+A correctly specified and finished steel fence lasts decades with only cosmetic maintenance. Do you offer a guarantee?+Yes — a written guarantee on fabrication and installation. Do you work on trade sites and yards?+Yes. Roughly half our work is trade. Our team is CSCS-carded and for site work. Do you install steel fencing across Wiltshire?+Yes — across Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and Bristol. Related servicesSteel Gates Read the service page → Balustrades & Railings Read the service page → Bespoke Steel Fabrication Read the service page → All services Back to the full list → Ready to quote ## Get a written quote for your steel fencing — free site survey included. One phone call, one honest survey, one written price. Experienced trade fabricators with a written guarantee on fabrication and installation. Call 07765 923 407Email the workshop Trust - Experienced trade fabricators - Building Regulations compliant - CSCS-carded site team - Written guarantee on fabrication & install Bespoke steel fabrication in Swindon, serving homeowners and trade across Wiltshire and the South West. 07765 923 407 enquiries@srnfabrication.comUnit 10, Clearwater Business Park, Frankland Rd,Swindon, SN5 8YZ Services - Bespoke Steel Fabrication - Structural Steelwork & Beams - Steel Staircases & External Stairs - Steel Fire Escapes - Steel Balconies - Balustrades & Railings - Steel Handrails - Steel Gates - Steel Fencing - Bespoke Metalwork & Gym Kit - Welding Services - Structural Steel Installation Service Areas - Swindon - Wiltshire - Oxfordshire - Somerset - Bath - Berkshire - Gloucestershire - Bristol - Marlborough - Chippenham Opening Hours - Mon–Fri8am – 5pm - Sat & SunBy appointmentFind UsGoogleYell © 2026 SRN Fabrication Ltd. All rights reserved. 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