Posts bolted to the wall
The fence runs along the top of the terrace's low wall rather than in open ground, so there was nowhere to concrete posts in. Instead the posts were bolted to the wall, giving a solid frame for the slats.
Case study · South Wimbledon SW19 · June 2026
Slatted fence in South Wimbledon, Merton
Lizzie wanted privacy along a raised terrace in South Wimbledon without a heavy, solid fence. In one day we supplied and installed a horizontal slatted fence running the full 4.8m length at 6ft high, with the posts bolted to the terrace wall. £1,500 all in, including VAT.
- Location
- South Wimbledon, SW19
- Client
- Lizzie
- Price
- £1,500 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 1 day
- Fence
- Slatted, 4.8m × 6ft
- Posts
- Bolted to the terrace wall
Where we started
The brief
Lizzie's home in South Wimbledon, in the borough of Merton, has a raised terrace with a low wall along one side, looking over the garden and neighbouring properties. The terrace felt exposed, and a solid panel fence would have looked heavy against the house.
The answer was a horizontal slatted fence: tall enough for privacy at 6ft, but with gaps between the slats so light and air still come through. It is one of the most popular styles we fit for fencing in Wimbledon and Merton.
Before & after
The same terrace, one day apart
The tricky parts
What went into it
Step by step
How we built it
Materials delivered
The timber for the posts and slats was supplied and brought to site.
Timber slats and posts delivered for the Merton fence Bolting the posts to the wall
The posts were bolted to the terrace wall to form a solid frame for the fence.
Timber post bolted to the terrace wall 
Masonry fixings and timber ready for the posts Fitting the slats
The horizontal slats were fitted along the full 4.8m run, evenly spaced up to 6ft.
First horizontal slats fitted along the terrace 
Slatted fence going up along the terrace wall The finished fence
With every slat in place, the terrace was cleared up and the job was finished the same day.
Finished slatted fence seen from the garden below
The finished work
The finished fence
Budget
What it cost
This slatted fence cost £1,500 including VAT, supplied and installed in one day: a 4.8m run at 6ft high with the posts bolted to the terrace wall, all materials and labour. Longer runs, taller fences or hardwood slats change the price. See our fencing in Wimbledon and Merton page for more options.
Get a free quote- Price
- £1,500 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 1 day
- Fence
- Slatted, 4.8m × 6ft
Questions
About slatted fencing
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much does a slatted fence cost in South Wimbledon?
Lizzie's horizontal slatted fence in South Wimbledon SW19 cost £1,500 including VAT, supplied and installed in one day, for a 4.8m run at 6ft high. Length, height and the timber you choose make the biggest difference.
Does a slatted fence give privacy?
Yes. At 6ft, a slatted fence screens a garden or terrace well, while the small gaps between the slats let light and air through so the space does not feel closed in.
Can a fence be built on top of a wall?
Yes. On a terrace or raised area the posts can be bolted to the wall to make a solid frame for the slats, as on Lizzie's terrace.
How high can a garden fence be?
In most back gardens a fence can be up to 2 metres without planning permission, so a 6ft (about 1.8m) fence is usually fine. Next to a road or footpath the limit is usually 1 metre, and raised terraces and conservation areas can have extra rules, so check before you build.
How long does it take to install a slatted fence?
Lizzie's 4.8m slatted fence took one day, from bolting the posts to the wall to fitting the last slat. Longer runs or fences that need new concrete posts take longer.
Do you fit slatted fences elsewhere in Merton?
Yes, including Wimbledon, Colliers Wood, Morden and Raynes Park. See our fencing page for all styles.
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