Gate at the start of stone driveway
Decking in back garden

Your local fencing and gate expert - here to help, every step of the way

Serving Hampshire homes and businesses with quality fencing, gates & garden structures

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About us

Shady Oaks Services is proudly owned and run by Rueben, a local expert with over 30 years of experience in construction.

Specialising in wooden-framed buildings, Rueben has recently focused on creating beautiful, durable fences and garden structures. To complement his extensive building experience, Rueben also holds a City and Guilds qualification in electrical installation and is a GateSafe installer, ensuring high-quality, reliable service across all his projects.

What our customers have to say

Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in providing high-quality work that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Our growing collection of positive reviews from local customers in areas like West End, Hedge End, Botley, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, Curdridge, Park Gate, Bishops Waltham, and Durley is a testament to the trust and satisfaction we’ve built over the years. We take pride in being a reliable, friendly, and approachable choice for our customers, and we’re committed to delivering the best results every time.

Liz Reynolds

Ashurst, New Forest

What a fantastic job done! Having recently moved into our new home it was important to us that the garden was made dog safe as quickly as possible. Rueben has not only improved the look of garden (hugely) with a great looking fence, but made sure that our new garden is dog safe. Very polite, hard working & very tidy. Thank you

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Garden fence

Helen Glasspool

Whiteley, Fareham

We have used Reuben twice, first for a boundary post and rail fence in woodland and then to replace a picket fence and rotten decking. Both times we have been impressed by Reuben’s work and he just gets on with the job with no fuss. The finish is excellent and we would definitely use him again and not hesitate to recommend him.

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Garden decking

Lyn Penny

West End, Southampton

I would highly recommend Ruben for any fencing and garden services! He has done an amazing job for us! Our fence was rotten and falling apart plus our trees were in need of some attention. I’ve even got a little hole in the corner to allow my Hedgehog friend to return in the spring! Ruben call’s this a Hedgehog highway which I love! This can be seen in the pictures. Ruben completed this job professionally from start to finish! Clearing all rubbish away leaving the garden nice and tidy! Top job Ruben thank you

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Garden fence

Kate MacConnachie

Hedge End, Southampton

My old fence was being held up by the ivy and bushes growing through it. Reuben’s quote was very reasonable, and he did an excellent job, maintaining his good humour even when he had to dig out every one of the old concrete bases. His standards are very high, and he spent an extra day handcrafting a final panel to fit around a neighbour’s tree that straddled the boundary, not stopping until he was happy that it was perfect. Our gate was a non-standard size, and when he found out that a made-to-measure gate would be double the cost, he customised a standard one for us. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Reuben, and will be calling him back in future for other jobs

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Garden fence

Glyn Mason

Boorley Green, Southampton

Rueben and his colleague, absolutely top draw!! Very professional, clean and tidy. Great communication, I can’t fault the job. Fence looks great!!!!

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Garden fence

Andy Woodford-White

West End, Southampton

Can’t recommend Rueben enough. Put up 22 hazel hurdles like a machine and they look great.

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Garden fence

Dave Roberts

Boorley Green, Southampton

Can’t recommend Rueben enough. Put up 22 hazel hurdles like a machine and they look great.

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Fencing with gate

Anne Collins

Durley, Southampton

Rueben did a very neat and professional kissing gate, along with a post and rail fence at Durley Recreation Ground. Work was carried out efficiency and to an excellent standard. Highly recommend his work.

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Joanne Thomas

Waltham Chase, Southampton

We had our fence replaced by Shady Oaks, who provided professional and timely service, cleaned up after themselves, and removed any rubbish. The new fence looks fantastic - highly recommend!

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Simon Langford

Shirrell Heath, Southampton

We had our fence replaced by Shady Oaks, who provided professional and timely service, cleaned up after themselves, and removed any rubbish. The new fence looks fantastic - highly recommend!

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Kim Croxton

Hedge End, Southampton

Rueben arrived on time and quickly as wind blew down fencing. He worked quickly, efficiently and was very professional. Fencing looks absolutely fantastic. Thank you Shady Oaks fencing.

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