Post and rail is the fence you see across every well-kept yard and paddock for a reason: strong, clean, and safe for horses. Bridgend, the Vale, the Valleys and out across the South Wales farming belt is home ground — this is where Ben has put in grant-spec stock runs, post and rail and ménage work for years.
Across South Wales, BP Contracting takes on post and rail fencing as rural and agricultural work on the kind of runs that justify the trip. Bridgend, the Vale, the Valleys and out across the South Wales farming belt is home ground — this is where Ben has put in grant-spec stock runs, post and rail and ménage work for years.
South Wales is mixed country — the lowland dairy and beef of the Vale of Glamorgan, the affluent horse-heavy belt around Cowbridge and Pencoed, and the steeper sheep ground running up the Valleys behind Bridgend, Maesteg and the Rhondda. Each wants a different boundary, and being based in the middle of it means Ben knows the ground, the access and the local merchants without having to learn the patch.
Ben builds two, three and four-rail post and rail across paddocks, gallops, yards and driveways. Posts are dug and set deep, the rails morticed or fixed solidly so they take a horse leaning over them without working loose, and the whole line run true so it looks as good as it holds. For equestrian work the spacing and rail count are set so a horse cannot get a leg through or push under.
Where the job is horses, post and rail pairs naturally with Tornado Torus or similar stock wire on the inside — the timber gives the visible, knock-proof barrier and the wire stops anything getting through the gaps. Ben fits that combination regularly. For a cleaner, lower-upkeep finish, the same post and rail layout can be built in treated softwood, oak, or composite rail.
Done properly, post and rail is a 20-year-plus fence. The cost is mostly in the timber and the groundwork, so it is worth getting the posts and the line right first time — a dropped or leaning rail fence is a horse-safety problem, not just an eyesore.
Whether your post and rail fencing job in South Wales is a single boundary or a large run, the approach is the same: Ben surveys it, quotes a fixed itemised price, and builds it to a spec that lasts. Get in touch with the location and a rough idea of the job and he will tell you straight whether he can travel for it.
Yes — it is the standard for paddocks and yards because it gives a visible, solid barrier a horse will respect, with no sharp edges or loose wire at chest height. For full security against legs and noses, Ben adds a run of horse-safe stock wire on the inside of the rails. Rail count and height are set to suit the horses on the site visit.
Two rails suit a basic boundary or cattle; three rails is the usual choice for horses and paddocks; four rails for stallions, foals or anywhere extra containment matters. More rails mean a stronger, safer barrier but more timber — Ben advises what suits your stock and your budget on the visit.
Yes. Treated softwood is the standard, cost-effective choice. Oak gives a heavier, longer-lasting, premium look favoured for entrances and high-end yards. Composite rail skips the upkeep entirely. Ben will price whichever suits the look and budget.
Yes — BP Contracting is based in Bridgend, right in the middle of the South Wales farming belt. That means short travel, knowledge of the local ground and access, and the same person quoting and building every job. The site visit is free across the patch.
More on our common questions page.
Traditional timber post and rail for paddocks, horses and entrances — morticed, strong and squared off.
Post and rail fencing →Stock netting strained tight on creosote strainers and HC4 intermediates — built to hold livestock for the long haul.
Stock fencing →Horse-safe paddock fencing, post and rail, and ménage / arena construction — built by someone who has done it.
Equestrian fencing →Galvanised and timber field gates hung to swing clean and latch true off a quad or a tractor.
Field gates →See all the areas we cover, or read our common questions.
No call-out fee, no obligation. Tell Ben what you are after and he will arrange a free site visit, then quote you a fixed price.