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What style of fence does it need to be? If it is Closeboard/Featherboard (most common type) it is easy. As others have said. Measure the new width and gently wiggle off the pales until that width and you can see the rails. Then cut the rails to the width and reattach any pales where there...

Just remember to get slightly longer posts if the slope is reasonable. Also, make sure there is no panels flapping around and that the posts support the panels and then step down. Depending on the gradient you may need to use two gravel boards on top of each other. Otherwise the panels will...

Easy options..... If the hinge pins allow it by being tall enough, you can add metal washers to them. This will raise the gate slightly and prevent it from rubbing. You could use a multi tool to remove a small amount from the bottom areas of the stile that are catching. Remove and refit the...

If the timber is only showing early signs of softness, then painting or staining the gate will certainly help protect it and slow things down. It will seal the surface, keep moisture out, and give the timber a better chance of lasting a few more years. If the rot has already set in and has gone...

Depending on the height of the post on the left, you may be able to install a lintel (a piece of wood above the gate). Force it in and it may push the wall plate right against the wall and force the post away from the gate allowing the gate to close. Then in the summer, plane the timber down on...

There is a chance that the gate will drop over time as the hinges should ideally be on the left. If you have no other choice I would probably get some good adjustable hinges like these -...

I'm sure you are already on to it but after you have loosened the soil using the post hole digger above. The following will allow you to get the soil out of the hold without making a large hole. Hope it is going well.

This type of bracket is best. It screws into the fence post and then the board is attached to the bracket - https://www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk/product/sc_645000/pack-of-jakclips-to-attach-panels-to-posts-4-clips-and-11-nails The cheaper option that will work is to attach a piece of treated...

As Slawit said, dig around the Postcrete and add more. Not an easy job though. Did you tamp the postcrete, when adding more, make sure you give it a good tamp.

Have you looked for angled fence posts? Can change direction between 30 -45 degrees - https://www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk/product/sc_667881nc/slotted-30-45-degree-angled-corner-post might work best and less faff trying to chisel away parts of posts or panels

Also, remember to tamp the Postcrete down. The surface, use a trowel to slope the Postcrete away from the posts. This means its less likely for water to puddle and rot the posts.

The replies above are good. One thing I would add. Remember adjustable hook and band hinges and install a 10mm gap all around. This means that if the gate drops, you can adjust the hinges.

The property deeds or drawings should indicate ownership of the fence with a small ‘T’ mark. If you see an ‘H’, this signifies a shared boundary. As others have mentioned, even if your neighbour owns the boundary, they are not necessarily required to install a proper fence. Additionally, the...

Fence design will play a major role in how the fence will fair in windy conditions. Open designs like hit and miss work best. Heavy duty posts should be used, can get them in 125mm x 125mm at Jacksons. You got to install them deep into the ground for best support. I'd go for wooden posts so you...

It is not great. The finish material doesn't look terrible. Looks like edpm, so probably wont leak but the internal structure looks like DIY job that would be OK for a shed but not near building regs..