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Case study · Richmond TW9 · January 2025
Fence panel replacement in Richmond
Anne's fence in Richmond only needed new panels, not a whole new fence. The concrete posts were still sound, so we took out four old panels and slotted four new overlap panels into the existing posts. One day on site, £200 per panel to remove the old one and fit the new one: £800 including VAT and materials.
- Location
- Richmond, TW9
- Client
- Anne
- Price
- £800 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 1 day
- Panels
- 4 new overlap panels
- Rate
- £200 per panel, removal and fitting
Where we started
The brief
Anne's garden in Richmond had a fence where the panels had come to the end of their life, but the concrete posts holding them were still in good condition. There was no need to pay for a whole new fence.
Because concrete posts are slotted, old panels can be lifted out and new ones dropped in without digging or disturbing the posts. It is one of the most cost-effective jobs we do for fencing in Richmond.
The tricky parts
Why only the panels
Step by step
How we built it
Removing the old panels
The four old panels were lifted out of the concrete posts and removed.
Fitting the new overlap panels
Four new overlap panels were slotted into the existing concrete posts along the garden boundary.
New overlap panels slotted into concrete posts in Richmond 
New fence panels running along the side of the garden Finished in a day
With the posts already in place, the whole job was done in a single day.
The finished fence panels beside the house in Richmond
The finished work
The new panels
Budget
What it cost
This job cost £800 including VAT and materials: four panels at £200 each, covering removing the old panel and supplying and fitting a new one. Keeping the existing concrete posts is what keeps the price down. If your posts are rotten or leaning, a full fence replacement is the better option. See our fencing in Richmond page for more.
Get a free quote- Price
- £800 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 1 day
- Panels
- 4 new overlap panels
Questions
About replacing fence panels in Richmond
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much does it cost to replace a fence panel in Richmond?
For Anne's fence in Richmond TW9 we charged £200 per panel including VAT, covering removing the old panel and supplying and fitting a new overlap panel. Four panels came to £800.
Can I replace fence panels without replacing the posts?
Yes, if the posts are still solid. Concrete posts are slotted, so old panels can be lifted out and new ones dropped in without digging. Timber posts that have rotted at the base usually need replacing too.
What are overlap fence panels?
Overlap (or lap) panels are made of horizontal boards that overlap each other inside a frame. They give a private screen and are one of the most affordable panel types.
How long does it take to replace fence panels?
Swapping a few panels into existing posts is usually done in a day, as it was here for four panels.
Do you replace fence panels near Richmond?
Yes, including Putney, Chiswick, Twickenham and Kingston. See all our landscaping in Richmond.
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Only your panels need replacing?
Tell us about your garden and we will arrange a visit and a written quote.
020 3633 5529 info@finelandscape.co.ukFine Landscape Ltd
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