Window box
A sunny perch fixed under a window. Ideal for flats and small homes.
- Typical size1.2m wide
- Fixed toHouse wall
From £495
Fencing and catios
Built for your garden, not from a kit box
Most gardens need a mix: a barrier on the fences, a new run where there is no fence, a guard on the tree, a self closing gate and perhaps a catio by the back door. We measure, draw, design and build all of it, from bare ground if we need to.
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Free survey and drawn plan
Fixed written quote
Escape tested at handover
Island based, Ryde
Start here
Which option suits your garden?
Find the row that sounds like your garden. Most homes end up with a mix, and we design the whole thing at the survey.
| Your garden has | Fence top barrier | New fence | Wall topper | Enclosure | Catio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A sound fence, about 1.5m or higher | Best fit | Works | Works | ||
| An old, leaning or low fence | Best fit | Works | Works | ||
| A hedge or no fence at all | Best fit | Works | Works | ||
| Brick, block or stone walls | Best fit | Works | |||
| A pond or wildlife area to protect | Works | Best fit | |||
| A small yard or patio | Works | Best fit | |||
| A flat or no garden | Window box |
Best fitAlso worksEmpty means another option suits you better
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01 Most popular
Fence top barriers
Steel brackets fixed to your existing posts lean into the garden at 45 degrees and carry a taut black mesh. A cat can climb the fence but cannot hang upside down to get round the overhang.
- Galvanised steel brackets, powder coated black, at roughly 2m centres
- UV stable black mesh tensioned on galvanised wire, hard to see from the house
- Corner brackets, gate solutions and tree or shed guards where needed
Best forSound fences from about 1.5m high
Typical buildOne to two days
02 No fence? No problem
New fences, from bare ground up
If you have a hedge, a low wall, an old fence on its last legs or nothing at all, we build the whole boundary for you. Posts, boards, gravel boards and the cat barrier go in as one job, designed together from day one.
- Old fencing or hedging removed and taken away
- Posts set in concrete, about 600 to 700mm deep for a 1.8m fence
- Closeboard, slatted, hit and miss or panel styles in pressure treated timber
- Gravel boards to stop digging and rot, matching gates built to suit
Best forBare ground, hedges, tired fences
Typical buildTwo to five days
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03 Brick, block and stone
Wall toppers
For walled gardens we fix brackets into the garden face of the wall with resin anchors, below the coping, so the wall top and its look from outside stay as they are.
- Chemical resin anchors suited to the wall type, drilled clean and sealed
- Mixed boundaries handled in one run: wall to fence to wall
- Low walls raised with posts and mesh to reach a safe height
Best forSolid walls in good condition
Typical buildOne to three days
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04 Part of the garden
Garden enclosures
Where the boundary is a hedge, or you only want part of the garden for the cats, we build a freestanding run of posts and mesh with its own overhang. Ideal for keeping cats away from ponds, wildlife areas and veg beds.
- Posts set into lawn, patio or gravel, mesh walls about 2m high
- Pegged ground skirt so nothing digs under
- People gate with a self closing hinge and latch
Best forHedges, open plan or part gardens
Typical buildTwo to four days
05 Bespoke catios
Four catio styles, each built to measure
Pressure treated timber frames, galvanised welded mesh and a clear roof that keeps the rain off and the light in. Every catio is drawn to fit your space, then built and fitted by us.
Lean to
Fixed to the house wall with a cat flap through, so they come and go as they please.
- Typical size2.4m by 1.2m
- AccessCat flap
From £1,450
Garden catio
Freestanding on the lawn or patio, with shelves, a ramp and a lockable door.
- Typical size2.4m square
- RoofClear, pitched
From £2,250
Walk in room
A garden room you share, with high shelves for them and a bench for you.
- Typical size3.6m by 2.4m
- DoorFull height
From £3,450
On every job
Included as standard, never as extras
Whatever we build, the same care comes with it. These are part of every quote, not add ons.
Book a free survey- Survey and drawn planMeasured on site, drawn up for you to keep.
- Escape point checkTrees, sheds, gates and corners all designed out.
- Fixed written quoteItemised, so you see exactly what you pay for.
- All materialsBrackets, mesh, timber and fixings supplied.
- Planting protectedBorders covered and the site tidied every day.
- Waste taken awayOffcuts, old fencing and packaging removed.
- Escape test handoverWe walk the boundary with you before we leave.
- Care notesSimple checks to keep mesh and timber at their best.
06 Extras and cat rooms
The details that make it escape proof and easy to live with
Cat tunnels
Mesh tunnels from the cat flap to a catio or across the garden. From £120 per metre.
Gates and airlocks
Self closing gate conversions from £95, double door airlocks from £395.
Tree guards
Collars and wraps that stop climbing on trees near the boundary. From £75.
Shed and bin guards
Angled guards on roofs and stores that sit near the fence. From £75.
Shelves and walkways
Timber shelves, steps and high walkways for climbing and lookout. From £85 each.
Cat flaps fitted
Microchip or standard flaps fitted in a door from £120, or through a wall from £350.
Wipe clean cat room floors
Hard wearing, pet safe floor coatings for cat rooms, catio bases and garden rooms. Spills and stray litter mop straight up. Quoted to size.
Washable walls
Scrubbable, low odour, pet safe paint for walls and woodwork, so cat rooms stay fresh and easy to keep clean. Quoted to size.
Cat room fit outs
Turn a spare room, conservatory or garden room into a cat room: shelving, walkways, hatches and storage built in. Quoted to size.
Specification
Materials and standards
| Part | What we use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Brackets | Galvanised steel, powder coated black | Strong, slim and protected against rust in island salt air |
| Topper mesh | UV stable black polypropylene mesh on galvanised tension wire | Hard to see, does not sag, stands up to sun and wind |
| Catio mesh | Galvanised welded wire mesh | Rigid and secure against cats and visiting wildlife |
| Fence timber | Pressure treated softwood, ground contact grade for posts | Long life outdoors, ready to stain in your colour |
| Fixings | Galvanised or stainless screws, resin anchors for masonry | No rust streaks, secure in brick, block and stone |
| Catio roofs | Clear twin wall polycarbonate | Keeps the rain off and lets the light through |
Good to know
Planning, neighbours and rented homes
Planning
In England a garden fence up to 2m usually needs no planning permission, or 1m beside a road. A catio within 2m of a boundary is normally fine up to 2.5m high. Listed homes and conservation areas can differ, and we flag anything at the survey.
Neighbours
Brackets fix on your side of the posts and lean into your garden. If a fence belongs to a neighbour we help you ask first, or we build a new line on your side.
Renting
Toppers and many catios can be removed when you move, leaving only small fixing holes. You will need your landlord's agreement, and we are happy to send them the plan.
Not sure which you need?
Fence, no fence, wall or hedge, most gardens need a mix. Book a free survey and we will draw the whole thing up with you.