Removing the old fence
The old fence was taken out completely, posts and all, so the new fence could start from scratch.
Case study · Shirley CR0 · September 2025
Horizontal slatted fence in Shirley, Croydon
Trevor's garden in Shirley, Croydon needed a new boundary. We took out the old fence and replaced it with a 6ft horizontal slatted fence running over 5m, on new wooden posts set in concrete. Supplied and installed in one day for £2,000 including VAT.
- Location
- Shirley, Croydon CR0
- Client
- Trevor
- Price
- £2,000 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 1 day
- Fence
- Horizontal slatted, 6ft high, over 5m
- Posts
- Wooden posts set in concrete
Where we started
The brief
Trevor wanted to replace an old fence along the garden boundary in Shirley with something more modern.
A horizontal slatted fence gives privacy with a clean, contemporary look, and new posts set in concrete make it solid. It is a good example of the fencing in Shirley and fencing in Croydon we install.
The tricky parts
What went into it
Step by step
How we built it
Taking out the old fence
The old fence and posts were removed along the boundary.
Posts in concrete and slats on
New wooden posts were set in concrete and the horizontal slats fixed at 6ft high.
Horizontal slatted fence on wooden posts in Shirley 
The new slatted fence running along the garden boundary
The finished work
The new slatted fence
Budget
What it cost
This fence cost £2,000 including VAT: removing the old fence and supplying and installing a 6ft horizontal slatted fence over 5m on new wooden posts set in concrete, in one day. See our fencing in Shirley page for more.
Get a free quote- Price
- £2,000 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 1 day
- Fence
- Horizontal slatted, 6ft high, over 5m
Questions
About horizontal slatted fences
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much does a slatted fence cost in Shirley, Croydon?
Trevor's 6ft horizontal slatted fence in Shirley CR0 cost £2,000 including VAT for over 5m, including removing the old fence and new wooden posts set in concrete, fitted in one day.
What is a horizontal slatted fence?
It is a fence made of horizontal timber slats with small gaps between them, giving privacy with a lighter, more modern look than solid panels.
How long does a slatted fence take to install?
A run like this one, over 5m including removing the old fence, was supplied and installed in one day.
Why set fence posts in concrete?
Setting posts in concrete gives them a firm footing, so the fence stays straight and stands up to wind.
Do you fit fences near Shirley?
Yes, including Croydon and Addiscombe. See all our landscape gardeners in Shirley.
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