Fencing in Beckenham
Your garden, to yourself.
Privacy, shelter and a clean backdrop for the garden, built on posts set deep and straight so the fence stays upright.
Why new fencing
The frame around the whole garden.
A fence is the largest single surface in most gardens. Built well, it gives privacy and a backdrop for planting and lighting. Built badly, it leans within a few winters.
Posts set properly
Posts go in at the right depth, set in concrete or on a post system, and are lined up before any boards or panels are fixed.
Off the ground
A gravel board along the bottom keeps the timber clear of wet soil, which is where most fences start to rot.
A backdrop for the garden
Slatted and close-board fences make a clean line behind planting, seating and wall lights.
Materials
Choose your style.
Each style changes how private, how open and how modern the garden feels.
Close-board
Overlapping vertical boards on rails between posts. Solid, private and the traditional choice for boundaries.
- Upkeep
- Low
- Best for
- Privacy and boundaries
Horizontal slatted
Planed horizontal slats with small gaps between them. Clean and contemporary, letting a little light and air through.
- Upkeep
- Moderate
- Best for
- Modern gardens
Feather-edge panels
Ready-made panels in a frame, slotted between posts. Quicker to fit and easy to replace a single bay.
- Upkeep
- Low
- Best for
- Long runs
Painted or stained
Any timber fence finished in a dark stain or paint, which makes it recede and lets planting stand out.
- Upkeep
- Re-coat every few years
- Best for
- Small gardens
Fencing projects
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Featured project
Lit garden with sunken seating
A wide porcelain terrace, a long lawn with lit paths and a sunken seating area around a fire pit, with lights along the fencing.
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Garden room, pergola and long lawn
A raised porcelain terrace with steps and a pergola beside a timber garden room, slatted fencing, and a long lawn either side of a porcelain path.
Lit seating terrace
A light paved, raised seating area enclosed by white rendered planters, with recessed lighting, fencing and artificial grass.
Patio, steps and raised lawn
A grey patio connected to a raised lawn by broad steps, with white rendered planters and boundary fencing.
What’s included
Everything, start to finish. One fixed price.
The same way of working on every job, from the first conversation to the handover.
- A design visit at homeWe look at the space with you, talk about how you’ll use it and sketch out the options.
- Samples in your own lightSee the materials against your house before you choose.
- A plan drawn to scaleLayout, levels and materials shown in place, with any lighting and planting your project needs.
- One fixed quoteClear and itemised, with no surprises halfway through.
- One number to callA single point of contact from the first visit to the handover.
- Handover and care guideA walk-through when we’re done, and simple tips to keep it looking new.
- Our written guaranteeUp to 10 years on our workmanship, in writing.
How high can my fence be?
In England you can usually put up a fence up to 2m high without planning permission, or up to 1m where it is next to a road used by vehicles or that road’s footpath. Listed buildings need consent, and some estates have their own restrictions.
Which side of the boundary is mine?
Your title deeds or the Land Registry title plan may show who is responsible for each boundary. Where it is unclear, agree it with your neighbour before the old fence comes down.
Does the Party Wall Act apply to fences?
Not to timber fences. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 covers masonry walls on or astride a boundary, such as garden walls, not wooden fences. It is still good practice to talk to your neighbour before replacing a shared fence.
Concrete or timber posts?
Timber posts look better with slatted and contemporary fences. Concrete posts and gravel boards last longer in wet ground and suit standard panels. The choice depends on the style and the soil.
How do I look after a timber fence?
Keep soil and planting off the bottom boards, and re-stain or treat the timber every few years. Pressure-treated timber resists rot but still benefits from a protective coat.
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Privacy that stays straight.
Book a free design visit. We’ll look at the boundaries, talk about style and height, and check what the rules allow.
- Written guarantee of up to 10 years on our workmanship
- Fully insured
- A family team. We never subcontract
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Your enquiry is with our design team. We’ll be in touch within one working day to book your free visit.