Those steep Forest Hill gardens deserve fencing that can handle the terrain. Whether you're battling the slopes near Horniman Museum or securing a Victorian terrace plot, closeboard panels provide the privacy and strength SE23 properties need.
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Forest Hill's mix of period properties and modern developments creates unique fencing challenges. From the grand Edwardian homes along Honor Oak Road to compact terraces near the station, each garden tells its own story. Closeboard fencing adapts brilliantly to uneven ground levels, making it particularly suited to our hilly neighbourhood. The overlapping vertical boards create a solid barrier that withstands the wind funnelling up from Sydenham Vale.
Installing closeboard involves securing treated timber posts at precise intervals, then fitting horizontal rails before overlapping each featherboard. This traditional method allows panels to follow ground contours smoothly. The overlapping design prevents gaps appearing as timber naturally moves with seasonal changes. Pressure-treated components resist the damp conditions common in tree-lined streets around Devonshire Road, where mature oaks and London planes create sheltered, moisture-retaining microclimates.
Twenty years of working SE23's challenging gradients has taught us which timber grades perform best in Forest Hill's specific conditions. Local knowledge matters when your fence needs to navigate tree preservation orders and respect neighbouring sightlines.
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Most SE23 gardens fall between £85-120 per linear metre installed, though steeper plots near Blythe Hill might edge higher due to additional groundwork. A standard 25-metre boundary usually lands around £2,500-3,000 complete.
Absolutely - from David's Road down to Perry Vale, including all those tricky sloped gardens backing onto One Tree Hill. Regular work takes us through Sydenham, Honor Oak and the Dulwich borders too.
Standard Victorian terrace boundaries take 2-3 days, while larger Edwardian plots might need 4-5 days. Weather permitting, most SE23 installations wrap up within a working week.
Each installation carries decade-long protection against structural issues, covering posts, rails and boarding. This comprehensive warranty reflects the quality of pressure-treated timber selected specifically for SE23's variable weather patterns.
Definitely - the flexible installation method allows panels to curve around established root systems without damage. We regularly work around the magnificent specimens found in older SE23 properties, adjusting post positions to protect both fence longevity and tree health.
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