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.
Sophie worked as a Veterinary nurse, until joining Ian to start Richards Fencing in April 2009.
Ian and Sophie started Richards Fencing together with a pickup truck, a tractor, Prot-ech post knocker and one other labourer. Since 2009 Richards Fencing has grown, employing a small team of friendly experienced staff. The equipment has grown too to include a tracked Post Knocker, Kanga Skid steer, Kubota digger, John Deere tractor and attachments which allows the team to complete a large selection of jobs efficiently and to a high standard.
