Outdoor
Fencing in London
GONT LTD is a London building company that installs, repairs and replaces fences and gates: close-board, feather-edge and slatted timber, composite boards, garden dividers and privacy screens.
A fence lasts as long as its posts. Most of the work goes into setting them at the right depth and spacing, so the fence stays straight in wind and wet ground.
Scope
What’s included.
- Timber fencing: close-board, feather-edge, overlap and slatted
- Composite fencing
- Gates and garden dividers
- Privacy screens and trellis tops
- Repairs: posts, panels and leaning fences
Planning your project
Time, cost and what to prepare.
What affects the time and cost
- The length and height of the fence
- The material you choose
- Removing the old fence and setting new posts
- Access to the garden through the house
Before you ask for a quote
- Rough measurements of the boundary
- Photos of the existing fence
- Who owns the boundary, if you know
Rules in the UK
Permissions and regulations.
Under permitted development, a new or replacement fence, gate or wall needs no planning permission if it is no more than 1 metre high next to a road used by vehicles (or its footpath) and no more than 2 metres elsewhere. You need permission if the house is listed or the fence borders a listed building, or if an Article 4 direction or a planning condition removes the right, and in a conservation area you may need permission to take a fence down; see the Planning Portal guide to fences and gates. For the rest of the garden, see gardening and paving.
General guidance only, based on gov.uk and the Planning Portal. Your council or building control has the final say.
Things to watch
- Check who owns the boundary before you replace a fence.
- Over 1 metre next to a road, or over 2 metres elsewhere, needs planning permission.
How it works
From first call to finished room.
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Free consultation and quote
Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll give you a free quote for your project.
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The build
We review the project and agree the details, commence the work, then finish with quality control and a final check.
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6-month warranty
On our construction services.
FAQ
Fencing: your questions.
How high can a garden fence be without planning permission?
Up to 2 metres, or 1 metre next to a road used by vehicles or its footpath, as long as the house is not listed and the right has not been removed.
Who owns the fence between two gardens?
Check your title plan and deeds, which may show who is responsible. If they do not, talk to your neighbour before replacing it.
Timber or composite: which is better?
Timber looks natural and is easy to repair; composite needs less maintenance and no staining. The look you want and your budget decide.
Can a leaning fence be repaired instead of replaced?
Often. Leaning fences usually fail at the posts, which can be replaced or reinforced while sound panels are kept.
Do you give a warranty?
Yes. GONT LTD offers a 6-month warranty on its construction services. If an issue appears in that time, we come back and put it right.
How do I get a free quote?
Call +44 7783 930505 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), email info@gont.co.uk or use the form on this page. The consultation and quote are free.
Which areas of London do you cover?
We work across West London and Central London. Our showroom is in Fulham.
Are you insured and certified?
Yes. GONT LTD has public liability insurance, and our team holds NICEIC and F-Gas certifications.
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