Welch Fencing

Welch Fencing: fence manufacturing and sales in Preston since 1971

Welch Fencing is a family-run company based in Preston (Lancashire) that has been manufacturing and distributing fence panels, posts, gates and ancillary materials since 1971. The company presents itself as a direct manufacturer of concrete posts and gravel boards, which allows it to control quality and cut out intermediaries for those products. Its catalogue is aimed at both private individuals and trade and industrial customers, and it offers UK-wide delivery as well as collection from its own yard.

Catalogue of fence panels and structures

The panel range covers multiple styles and finishes. Budget options include Waney Lap and Value panels. The range also includes Close Board, Feather Edge, arched top, scalloped, pressure-treated panels and models from the Elite line, such as the Neris panel and the Madrid panel. Six-foot panels and double-sided versions with flat tops are also sold.

The trellis section comprises arched, square, diamond and Elite designs, with pressure-treated variants in brown and green. As for timber gates and posts, the catalogue includes arched-top garden gates, Close Board, Pailing and pressure-treated models in green and brown, as well as posts with a tongue-and-groove finish.

Composite fencing and accessories

The company distributes composite fencing systems organised into several families: Classic, Urban and Vento. These include composite posts in anthracite grey, black, galvanised, olive grey and sepia brown, as well as U-channels, corner posts and composite gravel boards. Panel kits include the Urban model and the Vento Vertical, with vertical panels in brown, grey and natural, and slatted panels in the same tones.

As a complement, the shop has an essentials section with cement and aggregates (post mix cement in 25-kilo bags, sand and stone), fence spikes and brackets, timber and sheet materials, post caps and fence paint or treatment.

Concrete posts and bases

The concrete range includes bases, posts and gravel boards, as well as path edgings. Posts are classified as intermediate, corner, three-way and end. Bases are available in plain, rock face, balustrade and cypress finishes.

Services for private and trade customers

Welch Fencing offers UK-wide delivery and a Click & Collect service from its yard. It has a trade account with discounts, a fence calculator and help and advice sections. The company serves private, commercial and industrial customers and keeps a fully stocked yard.

History and activity

Founded in 1971, the company has more than fifty years of activity in the sector. It describes itself as a family business and manufactures its own concrete posts and gravel boards at its facilities. The website states that the company is registered in England with company number 11222861.

Catalogue and availability

The catalogue shows indicative prices for some products: Waney Lap panels from £12.14, Close Board panels from £25.64, rock face concrete base from £9.26, plain base from £8.71 and intermediate concrete posts from £12.06. The shop also announces temporary holiday closures, during which orders are processed on its return.

Location and contact

Welch Fencing, 22 Chain House Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 4LE · Phone: 01772 336476 · Email: sales@garden-fence-panels.co.uk