Those narrow passages between Catford's terraced houses deserve proper boundary treatment. A well-fitted closeboard fence transforms forgotten side returns into secure, private spaces that actually serve a purpose.
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Victorian properties throughout SE6 often share awkward boundary lines where original fencing has long since rotted away. Installing closeboard panels here requires understanding how Catford's clay soil shifts seasonally, affecting post stability. The steep gardens dropping away from Rushey Green towards the Ravensbourne create particular challenges that standard fencing simply can't handle.
Closeboard construction uses overlapping vertical boards fixed to horizontal rails, creating a solid barrier that flexes slightly in high winds. Each panel gets built on-site to match your exact measurements - crucial when dealing with Catford's wonky property lines. Posts sink 600mm into concrete, deeper where gardens slope towards the railway cutting near Catford Bridge. This method prevents the sagging and leaning that plague cheaper alternatives after just one stormy winter.
Twenty years fitting fences between Lewisham and Forest Hill means knowing which timber suppliers stock properly seasoned boards. Local knowledge matters when your van needs to navigate the tight turns off Brownhill Road on a Saturday morning.
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Most terraced gardens in SE6 run 25-30 metres, costing £1,800-£2,400 for complete closeboard replacement including removal of old panels. Corner plots near Hither Green Lane might reach £3,500.
Absolutely - we've fitted countless fences accessed only through houses or via shared passageways typical of Catford's Victorian streets. Materials get carried through piece by piece if needed.
Emergency repairs usually happen within 48 hours. Full garden replacements take 2-3 days, weather permitting - slightly longer if we're removing concrete posts from previous installations.
Every installation carries decade-long protection against rot and structural failure. The pressure-treated timber we use outlasts untreated wood by years, with free assessment visits if concerns arise during the guarantee period.
Closeboard withstands the wind funneling between Catford's closely-packed houses far better than lightweight panels. The overlapping boards accommodate ground movement without cracking, essential given how much local clay expands and contracts.
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