The standard fencing provided with new builds is functional, but often lacks the height or density needed for true privacy.
- Closeboard Fencing: As seen in our recent commercial and domestic projects in Daventry, heavy-duty timber closeboard fencing is the gold standard for privacy. It offers a solid visual barrier and improved sound dampening.
- Concrete Post Integration: For long-term durability against the Northamptonshire winds, we recommend using reinforced concrete posts. These ensure your privacy screen remains upright for decades, unlike timber posts which can rot over time.
2. Strategic “Living” Screens
If you want to add height without making your garden feel like a fortress, “green” screening is the answer.
- Pleached Trees: Think of these as “hedging on stilts.” They provide a thick canopy of leaves above the fence line, blocking the view from upper-floor windows of neighboring houses without taking up valuable floor space in your garden.
- Instant Hedging: Rather than waiting five years for a hedge to grow, look for pre-grown troughs of Laurel or Red Robin. These provide an immediate evergreen wall of privacy for landscaping Daventry.
3. Creating Functional “Rooms”
Sometimes, you don’t need to hide the whole garden—just the areas where you spend the most time.
- Sunken Patios: By excavating a portion of your garden to create a level, paved area, you naturally lower your profile, making it harder for neighbors to see into your seating space.
- Pergolas and Structures: Installing a timber pergola over your dining area creates a “ceiling.” Once climbing plants like Clematis or Jasmine take hold, you’ll have a natural, fragrant canopy that provides total overhead privacy.
4. Professional Groundworks
The foundation of any private garden is a level, well-drained surface. New build gardens in Daventry often suffer from compacted soil and poor drainage.
- Expert Excavation: Before laying a new patio or planting large privacy trees, professional groundworks are essential. Removing debris and installing a proper Type 1 MOT sub-base ensures your landscaping remains level and your plants thrive.
Transform Your Plot Today
At Crystal Green Property Services, we specialize in taking the “blank canvas” of a Micklewell Park garden and turning it into a high-end, private oasis. From professional excavation and riven-effect paving to robust security fencing, we handle the heavy lifting so you can enjoy your home in peace.