Fencing in Mortlake
Closeboard, lap, panel and picket fencing fitted with concrete posts and concrete gravel boards.
Fencing in Mortlake is mostly about getting the boundary right and using posts and gravel boards that will outlast the boards on top. Mostly Edwardian and inter-war terraces and semis. Riverside properties have specific drainage and flood considerations that affect garden design. Most of my work in Mortlake is around mortlake riverside 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.
Mortlake has a low-key village feel along the river, with a mix of period housing and pockets of newer development on the old brewery site. The Thames Path and the boat race finish line are local landmarks. Most fences I fit in Mortlake 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 Mortlake
- 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 Mortlake FAQs
How tall can I have a fence in Mortlake?
Without planning permission, two metres on rear and side boundaries, one metre on a boundary fronting a road. Mortlake 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 Mortlake?
Yes, regularly. After a bad storm I usually have a string of fence jobs across Mortlake 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 Mortlake?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller fencing jobs in Mortlake 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 Mortlake?
Yes. Mortlake (SW14) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Mortlake or in a neighbouring area like barnes, that's still fine.
Other areas I cover near Mortlake
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