Fencing in Hampton Wick
Closeboard, lap, panel and picket fencing fitted with concrete posts and concrete gravel boards.
Fencing in Hampton Wick is mostly about getting the boundary right and using posts and gravel boards that will outlast the boards on top. Long, narrow Victorian terraces with rear gardens 5 to 7 metres wide and often 20 metres or more long. Side access is unusual. Most of my work in Hampton Wick is around bushy park (kingston gate) 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.
Hampton Wick is the village between Bushy Park and Kingston Bridge. Housing is mostly Victorian and Edwardian terraces, with a few larger houses on the streets backing onto the park. Gardens are typically narrow and long. Most fences I fit in Hampton Wick 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 Hampton Wick
- 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 Hampton Wick FAQs
How tall can I have a fence in Hampton Wick?
Without planning permission, two metres on rear and side boundaries, one metre on a boundary fronting a road. Hampton Wick is in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Most landscaping work here is permitted development, but the older parts near the river have conservation status, which can affect what materials are allowed. I'll flag anything borderline before any work starts.
Do you replace fences after storm damage in Hampton Wick?
Yes, regularly. After a bad storm I usually have a string of fence jobs across Hampton Wick 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 Hampton Wick?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller fencing jobs in Hampton Wick 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 Hampton Wick?
Yes. Hampton Wick (KT1) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Hampton Wick or in a neighbouring area like kingston, that's still fine.
Other areas I cover near Hampton Wick
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