Fencing in Barnes
Closeboard, lap, panel and picket fencing fitted with concrete posts and concrete gravel boards.
Fencing in Barnes is mostly about getting the boundary right and using posts and gravel boards that will outlast the boards on top. Lots of conservation area constraints in central Barnes, which can affect what materials are appropriate. Gardens are typically generous for inner London, often 12 to 18 metres deep. Most of my work in Barnes is around barnes pond and common and the streets either side of it. I always check the deeds note on which boundaries belong to which house before quoting, and I always use concrete posts and concrete gravel boards.
Barnes has a village green, a duck pond, and a real sense of being a small town within London. Housing is largely Victorian and Edwardian, with some impressive larger houses on the conservation area streets. Most fences I fit in Barnes are 1.8m closeboard with a 30cm trellis topper, on concrete posts and concrete gravel boards. Lap panels are also common, and they're a good budget option if the boundary is sheltered. I don't fit timber posts straight in the ground because they fail at the base in five to seven years.
What I do for every fencing job in Barnes
- Removing and disposing of the old fence
- Concrete spurred or full concrete posts, set in postcrete
- Concrete gravel boards along the bottom
- Featheredge or panel boards in your chosen style
- Cap rail along the top
- Tidying the line so it follows the boundary, not the old fence
- Disposal of all old materials and clearing the site
For a deeper look at how I approach fencing, see the main fencing page.
Fencing in Barnes FAQs
How tall can I have a fence in Barnes?
Without planning permission, two metres on rear and side boundaries, one metre on a boundary fronting a road. Barnes sits in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Their planning portal is reasonably clear, and there are conservation areas in pockets of the borough (parts of Barnes, Strawberry Hill and central Teddington among others) where stricter rules apply. I'll flag anything borderline before any work starts.
Do you replace fences after storm damage in Barnes?
Yes, regularly. After a bad storm I usually have a string of fence jobs across Barnes and the surrounding areas. If you've lost panels or a whole run, get in touch and I'll come and quote.
How quickly can you start a fencing job in Barnes?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller fencing jobs in Barnes can sometimes fit in within a couple of weeks. The best step is a quick call to check current availability.
Do you cover all of Barnes?
Yes. Barnes (SW13) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Barnes or in a neighbouring area like mortlake, that's still fine.
Other areas I cover near Barnes
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