Fencing in Richmond
Closeboard, lap, panel and picket fencing fitted with concrete posts and concrete gravel boards.
Fencing in Richmond is mostly about getting the boundary right and using posts and gravel boards that will outlast the boards on top. Wide variety from compact courtyards behind town houses near the river to large gardens up Richmond Hill. Many sites have mature trees with TPOs (tree preservation orders), which I always check before quoting. Most of my work in Richmond is around richmond park 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.
Richmond mixes grand Georgian and Victorian housing on the hill with denser Edwardian terraces toward the station and contemporary mansion blocks along the river. Gardens range from courtyards to generous riverside plots. Most fences I fit in Richmond 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 Richmond
- 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 Richmond FAQs
How tall can I have a fence in Richmond?
Without planning permission, two metres on rear and side boundaries, one metre on a boundary fronting a road. Richmond 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 Richmond?
Yes, regularly. After a bad storm I usually have a string of fence jobs across Richmond 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 Richmond?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller fencing jobs in Richmond 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 Richmond?
Yes. Richmond (TW9, TW10) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Richmond or in a neighbouring area like st margarets, that's still fine.
Other areas I cover near Richmond
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