Boundaries That
Make an Impression.

Without planning permission, residential garden fences at the rear and side of a property can be up to 2 metres high. Fences adjacent to a highway (including front gardens visible from the road) are limited to 1 metre. If you want to exceed these heights, a planning application is needed. We check all height requirements as part of the survey and flag anything that needs attention.

Fence ownership is defined in your property's title deeds, look for 'T marks' on the boundary plan. A T on your side of the boundary means you own (and are responsible for maintaining) that fence. If there's no clear marking, the convention is that you own the fence on your left as you face your property, but this isn't always the case. We recommend checking your deeds or Land Registry title before replacing a shared boundary.

A well-installed timber fence (properly treated posts, gravel boards, capped rails) will typically last 10–15 years before significant maintenance or replacement is needed. A composite fence carries a 25-year warranty and, in practice, will outlast most timber by a significant margin, it won't rot, warp, or need treating. The upfront cost is higher but the lifetime cost is very comparable, and you save the maintenance time.

Yes, removal and disposal of existing fencing is included in our quotes unless specified otherwise. This includes digging out old concrete post footings, which is often the most time-consuming part of a replacement job. If you're happy to dispose of the old material yourself, we can adjust the price accordingly.