Fencing in Strawberry Hill
Closeboard, lap, panel and picket fencing fitted with concrete posts and concrete gravel boards.
Fencing in Strawberry Hill is mostly about getting the boundary right and using posts and gravel boards that will outlast the boards on top. Edwardian and inter-war semis make up most of the housing, with rear gardens 10 to 14 metres deep and many with mature trees worth designing around. Most of my work in Strawberry Hill is around strawberry hill house 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.
Strawberry Hill is named after Walpole's gothic villa and has retained a quieter, leafier feel than its neighbours. Housing is a mix of Edwardian semis, larger inter-war detached houses, and a smaller number of newer builds. Most fences I fit in Strawberry Hill 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 Strawberry Hill
- 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 Strawberry Hill FAQs
How tall can I have a fence in Strawberry Hill?
Without planning permission, two metres on rear and side boundaries, one metre on a boundary fronting a road. Strawberry Hill 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 Strawberry Hill?
Yes, regularly. After a bad storm I usually have a string of fence jobs across Strawberry Hill 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 Strawberry Hill?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller fencing jobs in Strawberry Hill 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 Strawberry Hill?
Yes. Strawberry Hill (TW1, TW2) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Strawberry Hill or in a neighbouring area like twickenham, that's still fine.
Other areas I cover near Strawberry Hill
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