Fencing in Kingston upon Thames
Closeboard, lap, panel and picket fencing fitted with concrete posts and concrete gravel boards.
Fencing in Kingston upon Thames is mostly about getting the boundary right and using posts and gravel boards that will outlast the boards on top. Mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, Edwardian and inter-war semis, and a few estates of post-war housing. Riverside gardens are common around Hampton Wick and Canbury. Most of my work in Kingston upon Thames is around canbury gardens 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.
Kingston covers a lot, from the centre with its tall townhouses to the residential streets out towards Norbiton. The river runs through it, so a chunk of work in Kingston is around riverside gardens with all the drainage considerations that come with them. Most fences I fit in Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames
- 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 Kingston upon Thames FAQs
How tall can I have a fence in Kingston upon Thames?
Without planning permission, two metres on rear and side boundaries, one metre on a boundary fronting a road. Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames?
Yes, regularly. After a bad storm I usually have a string of fence jobs across Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller fencing jobs in Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames?
Yes. Kingston (KT1, KT2) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Kingston upon Thames or in a neighbouring area like hampton wick, that's still fine.
Other areas I cover near Kingston upon Thames
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