Garden fencing in Ashford.

Repair the damaged section or replace the fence?

A broken panel does not always mean the whole boundary needs replacing. If the surrounding posts and rails are sound, a targeted repair may be suitable. Leaning posts, decayed supports or repeated failure along the run can call for more extensive work.

Send a photograph of the complete fence as well as close views of the damaged section. Include the post bases, any loose fixings and changes in ground level where visible. We can discuss which parts may be retained and what needs an on-site assessment.

How much does a 20 metre fence cost in Ashford?

There is no single installed price for a 20 metre fence. Height, construction, timber specification, posts, gravel boards, corners and gate openings all affect the materials and labour. Removing old posts, clearing vegetation and working through restricted access can also change the scope.

For a meaningful comparison, ask contractors to price the same length, finished height and construction. A supply-only panel price excludes much of an installation, while a replacement quote may include removal and disposal that a new boundary does not need.

Our quotation can set out the proposed work for your garden. Send your postcode, approximate fence length, preferred height and photographs. Tell us whether old fencing needs removing and whether materials can reach the boundary through a side gate.

What to agree before installation

• The boundary position and permission to work on the existing fence.
• The total finished height, including gravel boards and any trellis.
• Board or panel style, post material, rails, fixings and timber treatment.
• How the fence will meet corners, gates, walls and changes in level.
• Access, removal, disposal and protection of nearby planting.
• VAT treatment, exclusions and any product or installation warranty terms.

Posts, exposure and sloping ground

The supporting posts matter as much as the visible boards. We can discuss timber or concrete post options where appropriate, including appearance, compatibility with the chosen fence and future replacement of sections.

Show us exposed stretches, slopes and places where the old fence has moved. The post specification and support need to suit the proposed fence and site. A tall solid boundary and an open design place different demands on the installation.

On uneven ground, agree whether the fence follows the slope or steps between sections, and how any gaps at the base will be handled. Discuss pets, privacy and views from both sides before the height and layout are finalised.

What is the 2 metre fence rule?

In England, a new fence normally does not need planning permission if it is no higher than 2 metres from ground level, or 1 metre next to a highway used by vehicles or its footpath, provided the other conditions are met.

Listed buildings, boundaries with listed properties, planning conditions and Article 4 directions can change the position. Include trellis and other additions when considering the overall height. For sloping ground or an unusual boundary, check the proposal with the local planning authority before installation.

Read Planning Portal’s fence, gate and wall guidance.

Questions about fencing in Ashford