What Jacksons Fencing does

Jacksons Fencing, operating legally as H S Jackson & Son (Fencing) Ltd, is a UK-based manufacturer and retailer of timber and metal fencing, gates and outdoor living products. Founded in 1947 and headquartered at Stowting Common, Ashford, Kent, the company operates two physical brand surfaces — the consumer-facing Jacksons Fencing (jacksons-fencing.co.uk) and the commercial/security-facing Jacksons Security (jacksons-security.co.uk) — plus a regional French subsidiary (jacksons-clotures.com). Its product catalogue spans handcrafted timber fence panels (Featherboard, Canterbury Combi, Hit & Miss, Venetian, Chilham, Tongue & Groove, Shadowline), decorative trellis, traditional kit-form fencing, Jakoustic® acoustic barriers, Jaksun® solar-integrated panels, galvanised metal railings, mesh fencing, vertical bar security fencing, garden/driveway/agricultural/metal gates, gate automation, decking, balustrade, pergolas, garden shelters, landscape sleepers, Jakwall retaining walls, garden storage, agricultural fencing and wire products, fixings (Jakclips, nails, staples, postcrete) and wood shavings for animal bedding produced as a manufacturing by-product. The core technical differentiator is the proprietary Jakcure® pressure treatment process (total immersion and vacuum-pressure preservative penetration), which underwrites an industry-leading 25-year guarantee on timber products; metal fencing carries a 25-year Service Life Guarantee against rust and corrosion. The proprietary Jakposts slotted post system and Mi-T® galvanised steel posts extend the engineered ecosystem across timber and metal substrates. The business model is principally one-time-sale unit pricing on a multi-channel go-to-market: direct B2C e-commerce with publicly displayed pricing (exc. and inc. VAT), phone-based inside sales, three physical fencing centres in Kent, Bath and Chester for walk-in Jakstore customers, a dedicated commercial website for security and infrastructure buyers, and a nationwide Approved Installer network through which customers can add professional installation to online orders. Customer segments span residential/homeowners (primary), commercial and security (primary — schools, infrastructure, high-security sites including LPS 1175-certified products), agricultural and equestrian (secondary), and education/playground (secondary). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is privately held with no parent, no institutional backing and no recorded funding events, employing 251–500 staff. Brand marketing includes RHS Chelsea Flower Show participation, content marketing via The Edit blog, paid acquisition on Google, Meta and YouTube, and email/newsletter engagement with Trustpilot as the primary third-party review surface.

Name

Jacksons Fencing

Legal name

H S Jackson & Son (Fencing) Ltd

Website

https://jacksons-fencing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jacksons Fencing is a privately-held UK manufacturer founded in 1947 that designs, treats and sells premium timber and metal fencing, gates, acoustic and security barriers, decking and landscaping products direct to homeowners, commercial sites, schools, agricultural users and Approved Installers across the UK and France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Timber Fencing Products: Sale of wooden fence panels, trellis, traditional fencing, fence posts and accessories, acoustic fencing, agricultural fencing, and related timber products. All timber products come with 25-year Jakcure guarantee.
2. Metal Fencing Products: Sale of metal railings, mesh fencing, vertical bar fencing, security toppings, temporary fencing, and metal fence posts. Metal products include 25-year Service Life Guarantee.
3. Gates: Sale of wooden and metal gates including garden gates, driveway/entrance gates, agricultural gates, metal gates, and gate automation. All gates manufactured in their own workshops.
4. Decking & Landscaping: Sale of timber decking, balustrade, pergolas, garden shelters, landscape products (sleepers, retaining walls, edging boards), and garden storage products.
5. Accessories & Fixings: Sale of fence fixings, nails, staples, post fixings, cement, ballast, and installation tools. Includes stainless steel and galvanised options.
6. Wood Shavings: Sale of horse bedding and animal bedding wood shavings, a by-product of manufacturing processes. Available for collection or local delivery.
7. Installation Services: Professional fence installation through Approved Installer network. Customers can add installation to their order.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jacksons Fencing manufactures and supplies premium timber and metal fencing panels, gates, decking, and outdoor landscaping products for the UK residential, commercial, agricultural, and high-security markets. All timber products are treated with the company's proprietary Jakcure® vacuum-pressure process and carry an industry-leading 25-year guarantee; metal products carry a 25-year Service Life Guarantee. Complementary offerings include garden structures (pergolas, shelters), landscaping products, gate automation, and a nationwide Approved Installer network for professional installation services.

Product overview

Jacksons Fencing is a UK-based manufacturer and installer of premium quality fencing, gates, and outdoor living products. Founded in 1947, the company operates as H S Jackson & Son (Fencing) Ltd and produces both timber and metal fencing solutions across domestic, commercial, agricultural, and high-security market segments. Its product portfolio is broad, encompassing handcrafted timber fence panels (Featherboard, Canterbury Combi, Hit & Miss, Venetian, Chilham, Tongue & Groove, Shadowline), decorative trellis panels, traditional kit-form fencing, acoustic/Jakoustic® noise reduction fencing (up to 32dB reduction), the innovative Jaksun® Solar Fence Panel, and comprehensive metal fencing (railings, mesh, vertical bar, security toppings, temporary fencing). Complementing the fencing range are garden, driveway, agricultural, and metal gates — many available via a Gate Builder tool for custom sizing — plus gate automation services, timber decking and balustrade, pergolas, garden shelters, landscape products (sleepers, Jakwall retaining walls, edging boards), garden storage (wheelie bin stores), agricultural fencing (post & rail, stock fencing, wire netting, barbed wire, cleft chestnut), fence posts and accessories (Jakposts slotted posts, Mi-T® metal posts, gravel boards, capping rails), fixings (Jakclips, nails, staples, cement, Postcrete), and wood shavings for animal bedding. A full suite of online planning tools (Fence Builder, Decking Builder, Gate Builder calculators) supports customer specification. All timber products carry a 25-year Jakcure® guarantee; metal fencing carries a 25-year Service Life Guarantee. The company also offers a network of Approved Installers for professional installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jakcure: Proprietary timber treatment process that provides 25-year guarantee against wood-boring pests and all forms of wet and dry rot
• Jakposts
• Jaktop
• Jaksun
• Jakoustic
• Jakwall
• Jakclips
• Playtime
• Barbican
• Mi-T Posts

Products and services

• Fence Panels (Timber) Handcrafted timber fence panels made with Jakcure® pressure treatment, offered in styles including Featherboard, Canterbury Combi, Hit & Miss, Venetian, Chilham, Tongue & Groove, and Shadowline. All timber products carry a 25-year Jakcure guarantee. For residential garden boundaries and commercial perimeter use.
• Trellis Panels Decorative timber trellis fence panels in multiple designs including Standard Square, Premier Square, Lattice, Diamond, Tartan, Roman Topper, and Metal Wall Trellis variants. For residential gardens and decorative boundary screening.
• Traditional Fencing (Kit Form) Non-panel garden fencing supplied in kit form and assembled on site from pales, rails, and posts. Includes Featherboard Traditional, Pointed Palisade, and Rounded Palisade kits. All timber carries the 25-year Jakcure guarantee. For residential garden fencing with on-site assembly.
• Acoustic Fencing / Jakoustic® Barriers Timber environmental noise barrier systems using Jakoustic® technology. Reduces noise by up to 32 decibels. Available in domestic garden and commercial/acoustic barrier versions. For residential gardens and commercial sites requiring noise reduction.
• Jaksun® Solar Fence Panel Innovative garden fence panel integrating solar technology, enabling the fence to generate electricity. Comes with a 25-year Jakcure® guarantee. For residential properties seeking solar-integrated garden fencing.
• Metal Fencing Premium galvanised metal fencing including Metal Railings (Estate, Barbican Imperial, Bow Top, Ornamental, Sentry), Mesh Fencing (EuroGuard V Mesh, Chain Link, Welded Security Mesh), Vertical Bar Fencing (Barbican), Security Toppings (spikes, barbed tape), and Temporary Site Fencing. All carry a 25-year Service Life Guarantee. For residential, commercial, and high-security applications.
• Garden Gates Premium handmade garden gates in timber and metal, designed and manufactured in-house to exact size and specification. Includes garden gate posts, gate sets, locks, and accessories. For residential properties.
• Driveway / Entrance Gates Timber and metal driveway entrance gates manufactured in-house to exact sizes, including Courtyard Gates, Traditional Entrance Gates, and Uni/Field Gates. A Gate Builder online tool supports custom sizing. For residential driveways and estate entrances.
• Agricultural Gates Agricultural and equestrian gates including Bridle Gates, Heavy Metal Field Gates, and Timber Field Gates. Commonly used as driveway or field gates on farms and equestrian properties.
• Metal Gates Metal gates manufactured in-house including Kissing Gates, Estate Gates, Chain Link Gates, Commercial/Security Gates, and Ornamental Gates. For residential, commercial, and security access points.
• Decking & Balustrade Quality timber decking that complements garden settings, plus balustrade systems for outdoor living. For residential outdoor living spaces.
• Pergolas Garden pergola systems in single, double, and corner configurations, used to add structure and style to gardens. For residential garden design.
• Garden Shelters Modern and contemporary garden shelters including Retreat Garden Shelter and Woven Retreat Shelter. For residential garden structures.
• Landscape Products Timber landscaping products including Timber Sleepers, Jakwall timber retaining wall system, Timber Edging Boards, and Featherboard Cladding. For residential and commercial landscaping projects.
• Garden Storage Garden storage and decor products including Wheelie Bin Stores, timber planters, and log stores. For residential outdoor storage.
• Agricultural & Equestrian Fencing Versatile fencing options for agricultural use and rural gardens, including Post & Rail, Fencing Kits, Riding Arenas, Stock Fencing, Barbed Wire, Cleft Chestnut Fencing, and Wire Netting. For farmers, equestrian operations, and rural landowners.
• Playground & Play Area Fencing Playtime series fencing providing comprehensive protection for schools, nurseries, playgrounds, and play areas. Includes Anti-Trap Metal Railings and Playtime Fencing. For schools, nurseries, and public play areas.
• Security Fencing Metal security fencing for sports, intruder deterrent, commercial properties, and high-security sites. Includes Garden Security Fencing and Commercial Security Fencing via the dedicated Jacksons Security website. For commercial and high-security applications.
• Wire Fencing High-quality wire fencing for agricultural, commercial, and residential use, including Wire Netting Fencing (25mm, 31mm, 50mm mesh), Agricultural Wire Stock Fencing, Barbed Wire, Plain Wire Fencing, and Wire Fencing Accessories.
• Wood Shavings for Animal Bedding Premium large-flake pine wood shavings produced as a manufacturing byproduct, used for horse and animal bedding. Kiln dried and baled immediately with minimal dust. Available for collection from Ashford depot or local delivery. For equestrian and agricultural customers.
• Fence Posts & Accessories Slotted fence posts (Jakposts), Heavy Duty Slotted Posts, Metal Mi-T® Posts, Standard Square Posts, Slotted Angled Posts, Capping Rails, Fence Post Feet, Gravel Boards, Post Caps, Wall Plates, and Fencing Tools. Compatible with all Jacksons fencing panels.
• Footpath & Demarcation Fencing Products for rights of way, bridleways, and demarcation including Diamond Rail Fencing, Silver Rail Fencing, Post & Chain, Bollards, Security Rail, and Verge Protection Posts. For rural footpaths, bridleways, and public rights of way.
• Barriers & Parking Control Bollards, car bars, security rails, and timber marker rails for parking control and traffic management. All steel bollards are galvanised with a 25-year guarantee. For commercial car parks, residential driveways, and public access control.
• Approved Installer Service Network of approved, carefully selected fence installers trusted to install Jacksons' high-quality timber products to the highest installation standards. Customers can add installation to their basket during online ordering. For residential and commercial customers requiring professional installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces noise by up to 32 decibels with acoustic fencing
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Forest Garden: UK-based manufacturer of timber garden products including fence panels, trellis, posts, decking, and garden structures. Closest comparable in product mix, target customer (DIY homeowner), and channel model (own e-commerce plus retail).
• Barkers Fencing: UK manufacturer of timber and metal fencing, gates, and acoustic barriers with a similar product breadth and B2B/B2C split. Direct competitor in the UK fencing market across residential, commercial, and security.
• CLD Fencing Systems: UK manufacturer of physical security fencing systems (mesh panels, LPS-rated products) for high-security and commercial sites. Direct overlap with Jacksons Security division and Jakoustic commercial offering.
• Zaun Ltd: UK-based manufacturer of security fencing, hostile vehicle mitigation, and integrated perimeter systems. Comparable in the high-security and commercial segment that Jacksons serves via jacksons-security.co.uk.
• Hadfields: Long-established UK fencing manufacturer with timber, metal, and security product lines. Comparable in heritage (multi-decade), product breadth, and UK customer base.
• Birkdale: UK supplier of fencing, gates, and landscaping products with overlapping trade and DIY channels. Comparable in product range and customer base, though with a different balance between supply-only and manufactured offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Betafence (PRÆSIDIAD): Largest European fencing manufacturer with a broad portfolio of perimeter protection, mesh, and high-security fencing. Overlaps with Jacksons' metal fencing and security segments at greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• Travis Perkins: UK's largest builders' merchant selling fencing, timber, and landscaping products through a national branch network. Competes with Jacksons at the trade and DIY level via breadth and convenience rather than premium positioning.
• Wickes: UK home improvement retailer with a significant garden fencing and decking range. Competes directly in the homeowner segment on price, store footprint, and delivery convenience.

Regional players

• Hillhout: Netherlands-based manufacturer of timber garden products (fence panels, pergolas, screens). Comparable product mix in timber garden structures but focused on Benelux rather than the UK, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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