About Us

About Us

Anna Smith, Stewart Bille, Kim Lockhart, Ian McCreath, Jim Douglas, Tommy Maxwell, James Smith, Chloe Jones, Lucy Smith, Andy McMillan with Ian and Lee Smith

James Smith Fencing, based at Tongland near Kirkcudbright, was originally founded by the late James Smith in 1950, who carried out fencing and general agricultural construction work. The company successfully traded this way for about 30 years employing only five or six people.

The company is now owned by Ian Smith, son of the late James Smith, and his wife Lee. Ian first joined his father in business in 1978 where he worked for 12 years as a fencer before gradually expanding the company into one of the largest fencing suppliers in the country.

Ian believes that the success of James Smith Fencing today is partly due to the time he spent as a fencer. A broad knowledge of both the industry and materials when dealing with customers is invaluable and allows enquiries to be dealt with on a much more personal level.

James Smith Fencing pride themselves on continuously offering an efficient no-nonsense service whether dealing with a major agricultural contract or a member of the public simply looking to build a garden fence. They strive to provide a personal service which ensures each and every customer and order regardless of size is treated with the same level of importance and efficiency as the next and of course the last.

What our customers say

James Smith Fencing Ltd supplied and erected a fantastic workshop/shed for me in August, I must thank them for their patience with me changing my mind all the time. I cant recommend James Smith Fencing Ltd enough, I have now bought 2 Sheds from them, and wouldn't go anywhere else. Thanks again, Sheena
Sheena Traill, Dumfries
Dear Ian, I am writing to thank you and your staff for the excellent work done in the grounds of my home. Fencing, gates, decking and shed roof are not usually things which are enthused over, but Jackie and Tom did such a superb job that I cannot praise them enough, and as for the potting shed, well, it is a keen gardeners dream!! Being new to the area and needing fencing and gates quickly to stop dogs straying onto the main road, your company was recommended to me by a local builder. As soon as I contacted you I knew that yours was a good company to deal with. You were round at 8.00am the next day to see what was required. Other companies would do well to copy your high standards of customer service. I cannot sing your praises too highly and will be pleased to recommend you whenever I can. Thank you once again!! Yours Sincerely Mrs Taylor - Gatehouse
Letter of thanks!!
To Ian and his Team at JSF, Many thanks for a simply beautiful fence. I'm sure it will outlast me. Kind Regards, S.F, Borgue
Mrs S.F, Borgue
To the JSF team heartfelt thanks for a wonderful job I replacing my fence after being battered by gales; felling a tree in danger of taking telephone lines down, mending my garden port roof and giving me complete privacy in my garden. The team couldn't have worked harder, they make it seem simple - that is the art of real craftsmen, I couldn't have asked for better service. Thank you.
Andrea Wild
For many years I have admired and enjoyed the service provided by James Smith Fencing. Their courteous response to any request is invariably speedy and no task is too large or too small for them. We are lucky to have such an excellent team in our area.
Sir Malcolm Ross