Garden Fencing Installation London

A Tired Garden Boundary Replaced in London

This job came in after the customer's old fence panels had seen better days. Years of wind and damp had taken their toll, and the boundary was starting to lean in places. Our team was brought in to strip out the old timber and put up a new close board fence that would stand up to the London weather for years to come.

The brief was straightforward: take down what was there, get rid of the old materials, and replace the lot with something sturdier. We worked through the removal first thing, clearing the site before any new posts went in.

Materials Chosen for Durability

We fitted concrete posts rather than timber ones, simply because they last longer and don't rot at the base the way wooden posts eventually do. Concrete gravel boards ran along the bottom of each panel, keeping the feather edge boards clear of the soil and away from damp ground. This is a detail that's often overlooked, but it makes a real difference to how long a fence actually lasts.

Close board feather edging panels were used across the full run. They're a solid, traditional choice for garden fencing installation in London gardens, offering decent privacy and a strong finish without needing constant upkeep.

Twelve Panels, One Day

The full job covered twelve panels, and we completed the entire installation in a single day. That included removing the old fencing, setting the new concrete posts, fitting the gravel boards, and hanging each panel. Working quickly doesn't mean cutting corners though. Every post was set properly and checked for level before we moved on to the next section.

Speed on a job like this comes down to having done it enough times before. There's no guesswork involved in setting out twelve panels correctly, and our crew knew exactly what the sequence needed to be from start to finish.

Why Concrete Posts and Gravel Boards Matter

A lot of fencing problems start at ground level. Timber posts set directly into soil will eventually weaken, no matter how well they're treated. Concrete posts avoid that issue entirely. Paired with concrete gravel boards, the whole structure is lifted clear of standing water and damp grass, which protects the feather edge panels above from premature rot.

It's a slightly different approach to a fully timber fence, but for anyone wanting a boundary that won't need attention again in a few years, it's worth the extra thought at the planning stage.

Finished to a High Standard

Once the last panel was up, we checked the full run for alignment and made sure everything was secure before clearing away the old materials and leaving the site tidy. The customer was left with a fence that's not only solid but backed by our 10 year guarantee, along with our public liability insurance for complete peace of mind.

If you're in London and thinking about replacing an old fence, get in touch for a free, no obligation quotation. We'll talk through the right materials for your garden and give you a straightforward price with no pressure attached.