Anti-climb fencing is about removing every foothold and handhold, then topping it so anyone who tries cannot get over. Ben builds it across South Wales and travels for the right job.
The core anti-climb systems are 358 welded "prison mesh", whose tiny apertures give no foothold and defeat cutting tools, and anti-climb palisade with triple-point tops and tamper-resistant fixings. On top of either, toppings — rotating anti-climb spikes, barbed or razor extensions, or roller barriers — make scaling the fence impractical for a determined attempt. The system is chosen for the threat and, where relevant, what is legally appropriate for the boundary.
Height, gauge, the topping type and the fixings are all set to the security level on the survey, along with the gates, which get the same anti-climb treatment so they are not the easy way over. Ben builds it on concreted foundations to commercial spec, treating the whole perimeter as one system with no weak point.
It is the top end of perimeter security work — exacting, specced to the threat, and exactly the kind of contract worth surveying carefully and travelling for.
358 welded "prison mesh" is the benchmark — its apertures are too small for fingers or tools and give no foothold, so it is very hard to climb or cut. Anti-climb palisade with triple-point tops is the heavier-deterrent alternative. Toppings (rotating spikes, roller barriers) can be added to either where the threat justifies it.
In many cases yes — rotating anti-climb spikes, roller barriers or barbed/razor extensions can be retro-fitted to a suitable existing fence to upgrade its climb resistance, provided the fence and posts can carry them. Ben assesses the existing fence on the survey and advises what can be added safely and legally.
There are practical and legal considerations — for instance, aggressive toppings like razor wire are restricted on boundaries the public can reach and usually need warning signage. Ben advises on what is appropriate and compliant for your boundary as part of the survey, so the security is effective and lawful.
More on our common questions page.
BP Contracting is established in agricultural, equestrian and domestic fencing, and is taking on commercial and security perimeter work. Get in touch to discuss your project — Ben will survey the site and quote to your spec.
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