New five-bar timber gate across a woodland drive, with a picket fence alongside

Closeboard fences on galvanised posts, timber gates and post and rail, from Forton across Garstang and Wyre.

Forton Fencing is James Pickering, a fence builder and gate fitter working out of Forton, between Garstang and Lancaster. Fences, gates, decking and pergolas, put up properly and left tidy.

5.0 from 6 Google reviewsForton, near Garstang, Lancashire

What we put up

Fencing first, gates a close second, and the timber jobs that go with them.

  1. Closeboard fencing on galvanised posts

    Closeboard fencing put up on Durapost galvanised steel posts, for a solid, sturdy and good-looking fence.

  2. Gates, fitted and repaired

    Gate installation and repair, from a new garden gate at the front of the house to hardwood driveway gates, supplied and fitted.

  3. Old fence down? We clear it and start again

    If an old fence has blown over, we take it down, clear the debris away on every visit and leave the garden tidy (and safe for the dog) before the new one goes up.

  4. Horse arenas

    Arena work for horse owners, finished with Bowen mix sand.

  5. Decking and covered pergolas

    New decking, with a covered pergola over it if you want somewhere to sit out whatever the weather.

  6. Timber fronts

    A new timber front for a lakeside lodge, windows and doors included.

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Ledged and braced timber side gate hung between a stone wall and a closeboard fence
A side gate in a closeboard run.

Timber boards, galvanised steel posts

Closeboard on Durapost galvanised steel posts is one of our regular jobs, from Garstang to Forton and across Wyre.

“Another happy customer with durapost closeboard install”

Long closeboard fence on galvanised steel posts, finished in early January
Galv closeboard, the first job of 2026
Closeboard fence with trellis topper on dark steel posts around a lawn and deck
Garstang and Forton, September

Gates, big and small

Garden gates, front gates and hardwood driveway gates, supplied and fitted, plus repairs to the ones you already have.

Ledged and braced timber side gate hung on a galvanised steel post beside a closeboard fence
A new side gate
Galvanised metal field gate between two new timber posts with stock netting either side
A galvanised field gate
Five-bar timber gate into a sand horse arena with post and rail fencing
Five-bar gate into an arena

Horse arenas and post and rail

Not every job is a back garden. We build for horse owners too.

“Another one of these horsey things last week, Bowen mix used, seems like a great sand, just add horses!”
Post and rail fencing around a newly surfaced sand horse arena
One of ours: post and rail round a sand arena
Five-bar timber field gate with post and rail wings across an open field
One of ours: a five-bar field gate with rail wings

Decking, pergolas and timber fronts

Alongside the fencing: new decking, pergolas (covered or open) and, now and then, a whole new timber front.

New decking along a stone wall with a timber pergola, closeboard fence and shed behind
Decking, pergola and fence
New timber decking under a covered pergola with a clear roof, built against a rendered wall
Decking with a covered pergola, Wyre
Timber pergola over a patio in a cottage garden with raised beds
Pergola over the patio
Lodge with a new timber-clad gable front, glazed doors and a deck with glass balustrade
New front on a lakeside lodge
Inside the lodge: the new timber gable with tall glazed doors looking out over the lake
The same lodge from inside
Front of the timber-clad lodge with steps up to the deck
Windows, doors and timber
“New front on this lodge! Windows, doors and timber”

Recent fences

A few of the jobs we've been completing recently, around Garstang, Forton and across Wyre.

New closeboard fence around a patio, with two close-up views of the boards
Tall closeboard fence with a trellis top along a garden path
New lap panel fence around a garden with fresh turf and a paved path
Picket fence and matching gate under a trellis arch beside a house
Closeboard fence with trellis topper and timber posts behind a hedge
Closeboard fence on grey steel posts behind a stone patio

More jobs go up on Instagram.

What customers say

Every Google review so far is five stars.

5.0from 6 Google reviews
Google review

“Excellent communication with James (Forton Fencing) from the start of the job until completion. Our old fence had blown over and James took it down (which can't have been an easy task in itself) and removed all the debris on each visit leaving the site tidy and dog friendly. We and our neighbours are really pleased with the end result, and would recommend Forton Fencing to anyone who wants a solid, good- looking fence and friendly and prompt customer service.”

Rachel Marsh, January 2026
Google review

“We were very impressed by this highly professional firm, Forton Fencing. From start to finish the service was excellent. The standard of workmanship was first class with highly competitive pricing. We are delighted and can't thank James and Tom enough for our super, sturdy, beautiful new fence. We would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for new fencing.”

Graham Swarbrick, March 2026
Google review

“James installed a new fence and gate at the front of my property. Communication was fantastic, the job was completed quickly and the area was left tidy. I am very impressed and I would definitely recommend to family and friends.”

Louise Gregg, March 2026
Google review

“Fab service! Excellent craftsmanship and exactly what we needed. Thank you”

Mary Lee-Slade, December 2024
Google review

“Would recommend Forton Fencing very highly. Supplied and fitted lovely hardwood driveway gates which we are extremely pleased with. Excellent customer service.”

Jill Newton, February 2020
New picket fence around the front garden of a cream-rendered cottage

James, in Forton

Forton Fencing is run by James Pickering from Forton, between Garstang and Lancaster.

The jobs are mostly local: Garstang, Forton and the villages across Wyre. Fences and gates first, then decking, pergolas, arena work and the odd timber front.

We clear up as we go, take the old fence away and leave the garden tidy, and we keep you posted from start to finish.

Call James on 07815 057070

Where we work

Based in Forton, near Garstang, working across Garstang and Wyre.

  • Forton
  • Garstang
  • Across Wyre

Not sure if you're close enough? Give James a ring on 07815 057070.

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Forton, near Garstang, Lancashire

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