Don't Take a Fence Reviews 28

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did a high quality job, always turned up when they said they would, and tidied up nicely afterwards. Excellent service and a proper fence.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The company was fantastic from the initial call (and even subsequent calls) the staff were friendly, polite and professional. We had 8 fence panels fitted and the old ones removed. Price was fair and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best fencing company I’ve ever used. First class job on my side fence, followed by the installation of super double gates at the front of my property. Friendly, polite and above all professional worki... See more

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  1. Fence Contractor
  2. Fence Supply Store

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Don't Take a Fence is a trusted and well-established fencing contractor and supplier based in Clacton, Essex. With a commitment to delivering first-class fencing installations, we proudly serve clients across Clacton, Colchester, Ipswich, and Chelmsford.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did a high quality job

Did a high quality job, always turned up when they said they would, and tidied up nicely afterwards. Excellent service and a proper fence.

March 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stop looking, best fencing company.

The company was fantastic from the initial call (and even subsequent calls) the staff were friendly, polite and professional. We had 8 fence panels fitted and the old ones removed. Price was fair and the 3 people that did the job(Jack,Steve &Scott) were a sheer delight. They went above and beyond. Not disappointed at all. Best companyni have had the pleasure of dealing with.

October 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company superb quality

Great company superb quality, efficient and skilled installation by Richard and Scott we can't recommend them more highly a real credit we are highly delighted with the finished fencing.

August 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied

I only ordered 1 panel. Very good price and delivered free. Delivered the day before they said by 2 polite guys. No problem. Very satisfied. Highly recommended.

April 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality! Great Service!

Ordered 5 trellis panels that what just what I wanted. The prices were unbeatable. Haven't fitted yet, but the quality is excellent! The delivery was spot on, they could not have reached further to my door with any more effort, fantastic service! Thank you! I didn't need to be there (even though I was in the back garden and didn't even hear them). 5 star guys!

May 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Definitely recommend

Very happy with the service we have received. The fence panels are very good quality.
Richard, who delivered them was friendly, helpful and courteous
Would definitely recommend them

April 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fence by don't take a fance

Never thought to say that ( after previous experiences) but they brought back faith in a trade!!! What an absolute of hard working, professional in any aspect bunch of a team !!! Highly recommend them to anyone! Lewis and Scott ❤️ are the most hard working lads I have ever seen ! No rain ,he'll of the wind stop them to reach a goal and agreed time scale . Don't take a fance ..wish you all the best in your way as you are truly deserves! Realible,price worth ,very professional.

April 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best fencing company I have ever used

Best fencing company I have ever used. Jack is very responsive to messages and gave me a written quote whist at my house. His team did a good job and were polite, helpful, cleared up and took away the rubbish. I would definitely use this company again.

April 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a lovely experience with don’t take…

Had a lovely experience with don’t take a fence, the young lady that answered my call was so helpful, she was very patient with me as I did not really know what I wanted, the young men that came to put my fences up were very polite and professional, nothing was to much trouble. When the job was complete there was no mess left behind and I could not be happier with my fences, the prices are very good as I well, very affordable, can not recommend this company enough, amazing don’t take a fence, keep up the good work.

March 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I now can enjoy my garden 😀

Very impressed with the overall service. It really has made a difference and uplifted my garden. Jack and his team were friendly and done a great job! Thank you so much! I love our new fence and now don’t have next doors dog sneaking through and leaving me a present on the grass😀 10 out of 10

March 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Don’t take a fence is a fab company to…

Don’t take a fence is a fab company to deal with, everything was smooth and efficient from start to finish. The lads are all very polite and helpful and do a great job. Would highly recommend and will definitely be using these guys again if the need arises in the future.

April 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy customer 😊

We've recently had Jack and his team complete our new fence in our garden. We live in a new build property, and the fencing we received from the builders had already became lose and poor quality in general. Now the new fence we have is 100 times better than the last and we couldn't be more happier! Really makes the garden now. Nothing was a problem for them, and the guy's were friendly and left everything very neat once finished. Thank you

March 11, 2025
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