Those narrow Victorian passages between Dartford terraces demand precision fencing work. Closeboard panels transform boundaries into private sanctuaries, whether you're overlooking the River Darent or backing onto Dartford Heath.
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Dartford gardens face unique challenges - from chalk soil that shifts seasonally to those awkward boundaries where 1930s semis meet newer developments. Closeboard fencing adapts brilliantly to uneven ground levels common around Princes Road and York Road. Each feather-edge board overlaps its neighbour, creating wind-resistant barriers that handle everything from Thames estuary gusts to summer storms rolling in from Greenhithe.
Proper installation starts with pressure-treated posts concreted 600mm deep - essential given Dartford's mix of London clay and river deposits. Rails get double-galvanised fixings, boards are kiln-dried redwood, and gravel boards protect against splash-back damage. Heights range from 0.9m for front boundaries to 1.8m where privacy matters, particularly useful for properties near Central Park or the busier stretches towards Crayford.
Twenty-three Dartford installations last summer, each one referenced by neighbours seeking similar quality. Materials come direct from Kent timber merchants, keeping transport costs sensible whilst supporting regional suppliers.
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Typically £75-95 per linear metre installed, though sloping gardens near Temple Hill might push towards £110. That covers everything - posts, concrete, panels, capping rail, the lot.
Absolutely - from riverside properties near the Crossing through to suburban gardens bordering Bexley. DA1's our heartland, but crews regularly work Wilmington, Hawley and surrounding patches.
Most three-bed properties need 2-3 days start to finish. Larger plots near Dartford Grammar or those tricky Victorian terraces might stretch to four days, weather permitting.
Every installation carries decade-long structural coverage against rot, warping or post failure. Timber's pressure-treated to UC4 standards, posts guaranteed stable for ten full years despite Dartford's clay movement.
Sometimes - depends on spacing and condition. Concrete posts set at 2.4m centres often suit closeboard conversion using special brackets. Worth checking during quotation visits rather than assuming replacement's necessary.
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