Fencing in Surbiton
Closeboard, lap, panel and picket fencing fitted with concrete posts and concrete gravel boards.
Fencing in Surbiton is mostly about getting the boundary right and using posts and gravel boards that will outlast the boards on top. Mix of Victorian villas with deep narrow rear gardens and inter-war semis with squarer plots. The villas closer to the centre often have brick walls along boundaries rather than fences. Most of my work in Surbiton is around surbiton station (the art deco landmark) 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.
Surbiton has a strong period feel, with grand Victorian villas around the centre and inter-war semis spreading out from there. Plenty of front gardens are wider here than in the more central areas. Most fences I fit in Surbiton 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 Surbiton
- 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 Surbiton FAQs
How tall can I have a fence in Surbiton?
Without planning permission, two metres on rear and side boundaries, one metre on a boundary fronting a road. Surbiton 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 Surbiton?
Yes, regularly. After a bad storm I usually have a string of fence jobs across Surbiton 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 Surbiton?
Spring and early summer are the busiest months. For larger jobs I usually book six to ten weeks ahead. Smaller fencing jobs in Surbiton 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 Surbiton?
Yes. Surbiton (KT5, KT6) and the surrounding streets are all within my regular working area. If you're on the edge of Surbiton or in a neighbouring area like kingston, that's still fine.
Other areas I cover near Surbiton
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