Dartford's terraced properties and modern estates share one common challenge – creating privacy without sacrificing garden space. Panel fencing strikes that perfect balance, especially where neighbouring plots meet along those typical narrow DA1 boundaries.
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The residential streets between Dartford station and Central Park showcase every fencing style imaginable, but panels remain the practical favourite. Victorian terraces with their compact rear gardens benefit from the clean lines, while newer developments near Greenhithe appreciate the instant privacy. Local installers understand how Dartford's clay soil affects post stability, particularly during those wet winters that turn back gardens into temporary swamps.
Installation begins with precise measuring – crucial when dealing with the slightly sloping gardens common around Crayford Road. Concrete posts sink 600mm deep, anchored firmly against the wind that funnels through from the Thames. Each panel slots perfectly, whether you're choosing standard 6ft heights or the increasingly popular 5ft options that maintain neighbourly relations. Gravel boards protect against the moisture that creeps up from Dartford's heavy soil, extending your fence's lifespan considerably.
Years of working between Bexley borders and the A2 corridor means understanding which panel grades withstand local conditions. Rather than pushing premium options, honest advice matches your specific plot's exposure to the elements that sweep across from the estuary.
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Semi-detached properties in DA1 typically require 15-20 panels for full perimeter coverage, ranging from £800-£1,400 depending on height and timber grade. Corner plots near Crayford might need 25-30 panels, pushing costs toward £1,800-£2,200.
Absolutely – those tight passages between DA1's older properties are familiar territory. Special techniques allow panel installation even where there's barely room to manoeuvre, including the packed terraces off Hythe Street.
Weather permitting, a typical three-sided garden takes 1-2 days from start to finish. Larger boundaries or complex slopes might stretch to 3 days, especially if removing old fencing first.
Every installation includes decade-long coverage against structural failure, with posts guaranteed to remain vertical despite Dartford's clay movement. Panels themselves carry manufacturer warranties, while workmanship protection ensures proper alignment for the full ten years.
Existing concrete posts often accommodate new panels perfectly, saving considerable expense. Quick measurements determine compatibility – most posts from the 1980s onwards accept modern panel dimensions, though occasionally adapter strips bridge any gaps.
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