Those Victorian terraces along Cheam Road deserve proper boundaries that match their character. Closeboard fencing brings privacy without compromising the traditional feel that makes this corner of Surrey special.
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Cheam's mix of period properties and newer developments creates interesting fencing challenges. From narrow side returns between Edwardian semis to the generous gardens backing onto Nonsuch Park, closeboard panels adapt brilliantly. The overlapping vertical boards handle our local clay soil's seasonal movement far better than rigid panel alternatives.
Each featherboard gets individually fixed to horizontal rails, creating that distinctive overlapped finish. This construction method allows natural timber movement while maintaining weatherproofing - crucial given how rain sheets off the North Downs straight into SM3. Pressure-treated timber resists the dampness that settles in those shaded spots between properties. Posts go 600mm deep minimum, accounting for the clay shrinkage that catches out so many DIY attempts around Worcester Park way.
Twenty-three years fitting fences between Sutton Common and Ewell has taught us every quirk of local boundaries. That tricky slope where your garden meets the neighbour's? Sorted it dozens of times.
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Budget £85-120 per metre installed, depending on height and access. Those tight alleyways common in SM2's older streets might push costs up slightly due to manual handling requirements.
Absolutely - from the conservation area near St Dunstan's through to the newer builds towards North Cheam. Regular jobs across both SM2 and SM3 postcodes keep us local.
Most residential runs take 2-3 days from start to finish. Book ahead in spring though - everyone from Belmont to Stonecot wants their gardens sorted simultaneously!
Full decade coverage on workmanship, with the timber itself carrying manufacturer warranties. We'll pop back if anything shifts - though proper installation rarely needs it.
Sometimes yes, if they're sound and correctly spaced. We'll assess during quotation - often existing concrete posts save money while giving excellent longevity when paired with new timber panels.
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