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Landscaping & Gardens

Garden Fencing in Edenbridge

Panel, close-board and slatted fencing with posts set firmly and gates hung square.

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A fence that leans or blows down usually fails at the posts. How deep they are set, what they are set in and how the fence is protected from ground moisture decide how long it lasts.

One Stop Build & Landscaping installs and replaces fencing around Edenbridge and the surrounding towns, often as part of a wider garden project.

Fence styles

StyleCharacterPoints to consider
Close-boardStrong, traditional, built in situCopes well with slopes and exposed gardens
Panel fencingQuick to install, wide choiceLighter panels can suffer in high winds
Slatted / contemporaryModern horizontal lookGaps let some wind through; more cutting and fixing
Picket and low fencingFront gardens and dividersDecorative rather than private

How fencing is installed

  • Removing and disposing of old fencing
  • Setting posts in concrete, or using concrete posts, at suitable depth
  • Gravel boards to keep timber off the soil
  • Stepping or raking panels to follow slopes
  • Hanging gates with suitable hinges and latches

Boundaries and neighbours

Confirm who owns the boundary before work starts and talk to neighbours where a shared fence is replaced. Fences up to 2 metres high in back gardens, and 1 metre beside a road, are normally permitted development.

Cost and timing

Cost depends on length, height, style, post type, gates, removal of old fencing and ground conditions. Hard digging, tree roots or concrete footings take longer.

Planning fencing?

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Fencing: before and after

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Fencing project 1, after completion
Fencing project 1, before work started
Before
After

Often combined with

Decking

A new deck often comes with new boundary fencing.

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Garden Sleepers

Sleeper beds along the fence line soften a new boundary.

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Soft Landscaping

Clearing and planting along the fence line.

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Fencing questions

How high can a garden fence be?

Generally up to 2 metres without planning permission, or 1 metre beside a highway. Different rules can apply to listed buildings and conservation areas.

Which side of the fence faces my neighbour?

There is no law requiring a particular side, but it is common courtesy for the finished face to face outwards. Agree with your neighbour where possible.

Concrete or timber posts?

Concrete posts do not rot and suit slotted panels. Timber posts look more natural and suit close-board fencing. Both can last well when installed properly.

What are gravel boards for?

They keep fence panels or boards off the ground, so the timber does not sit in wet soil and rot.

Can fencing follow a sloping garden?

Yes. Panels can be stepped, or close-board fencing can follow the slope continuously.

Can you replace just a few panels?

Yes, if the posts are sound. If posts are rotten or loose, replacing them at the same time gives a longer-lasting repair.

Do you install garden gates?

Yes. Gates are hung on suitable posts with hinges and latches matched to the gate weight and use.

Do you take away the old fence?

Yes, removal and disposal of old fencing can be included in the quote.

How do I look after a new fence?

Apply a suitable timber treatment as recommended, keep climbing plants and soil away from the boards, and check fixings occasionally.

What do you need for a fencing quote?

Approximate length and height, style preference, number of gates, photos and your postcode.

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