Our team
Our wonderful team provide a friendly service and will always go that extra mile to complete any project big or small.
Ian Richards
Ian started fencing in October 1999 in mid Wales, fencing for farmers and the local forestry commission, apart from fencing Ians other passion is farming. Ian moved down to the South East in 2007 to take a position fencing on an estate in East Sussex.
Along with Sophie, Ian started Richards Fencing in 2009.
Ian has a great knowledge of Agriculture and has had his own sheep since 2007.
Ian and Sophie moved to a farm in 2020 where they manage a herd of Limousin cattle and Texel cross mule sheep. The move to the farm was a dream come true.
Sophie Richards
Sophie worked as a Veterinary nurse, until joining Ian to start Richards Fencing in April 2009. Sophie is in the office now but was out on the fence line in the early days.
Along with the day to day running of the office side of the work Sophie runs the farm along with Ian.
Sophie is currently learning traditional Upholstery as a hobbie and has a keen interest in interiors and DIY!
Matthew Smith
Matthew has been with us for the last 5 and a half years, he is a hard worker, polite and always goes above and beyond to get the job done.
He has his own sheep, so is a great an expert in ensuring the livestock fence stops the most adventurous sheep from escaping!
Rob Harris
Rob has been with us part time for the last 4 years and is a hard working friendly member of our team with a great knowledge of the countryside, cattle and sheep. A great asset to the team!