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Jubilee gate in Iroko on the left, Estate gate in softwood on the right
Fully finished, ready to hang gates with a coloured oiled finish now available to order. Choose from our made-to-measure softwood drive entrance gates (excluding the Hampton, Tongue & Groove & 5 Bar Gates). Four colours available:…
We were thrilled to win the Business to Business award at The Concierge Medical Business and Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2023, organised by the Chipping Campden Business Forum. The fabulous awards ceremony was hosted by Loyd…
Great for creating structure in your garden this is a superb wooden obelisk. It is a practical addition to your outdoor space, helping climbing plants reach their full potential, or for protecting young plants and…
This In-Line Pergola is perfect for growing your climbing plants. The planed and pressure-treated timber provides a superior finish and longevity in use. The example pictured features traditional shaped rafters at both ends and two…
Our rustic picket panels are made from peeled and treated half round timbers, making them very strong. These ready assembled panels and matching gates are available in three designs – traditional picket, diagonal and…
Our new diamond braced gate range, the Wessex 5 Bar gate has a heavy-duty universal design gate with two 4” x 3“stiles which allows it to be hung from either end. The rails and braces…
Introducing the Superior Double Slatted Panel and matching Gate. These contemporary, double-sided slatted panel featuring alternating slats on both sides to provide complete privacy. The image above pictures the panels and gate with planed and…
Tree planting season has arrived! And there’s lots of good reasons to get outside and plant a tree (whatever the weather!). If you’re getting out there, we stock a range of different sized stakes and…
Every care is taken to select the best timber for our products, this is a guide of what to expect from fresh sawn timber. Wood is an organic material and will react to different conditions…
You will find we offer a wide range of timber posts, ideal for many applications including fence posts and gate posts. A shaped top post, such as a round top or four way weather…
Wood is divided into two kinds; hardwood and softwood, however the names do not always refer to its actual hardness or softness. Softwoods come from evergreen (coniferous) trees, those that have needles and cones and…
Timber cladding is more popular than ever – but which type is right for you? Our extensive range of timber cladding offers plenty of options to create a beautiful facade, a feature wall or as…
Garden sleepers are large sections of timber. They are sometimes referred to as “railway sleepers” due to their historic use to support tracks across our railway networks. Timber sleepers have many common uses in the…
Trellis can enhance any outdoor space but also offer additional privacy and security for your home and garden. Exploring the types and uses for a trellis can help you plan your garden design. At Hartwell…
Timber pergolas are both practical and decorative, providing support for climbing plants, while giving your garden structure. Your perfect pergola could provide a feature walk way or shade over your patio or decking area. You…
Good fences lead to good neighbours and they don’t need cutting! There are lots of good reasons for a fence but which type of fence is right for you and your garden? Here is an overview of…
Try our fence panel calculator to work out everything you’ll need for your fence and how much it will cost. It’s simple and quick to use! Choose from 11 different fence panels, the fence post…
A grooved board offered no advantage over a smooth one in terms of slip resistance. The benefit of grooves is they aid water runoff. However, they only do this effectively if they are installed with sufficient…
