Fencing & Decking in KT7
Fencing and decking in Thames Ditton, Surrey
Composite and timber fencing, decking, gates and trellis: posts set in concrete, frames built to the right centres, and everything squared to the paving.
9.86/10Fencing and decking for Thames Ditton gardens
The village centre is period cottages and Victorian terraces on compact plots, and it gives way to 1930s semis and detached houses as you move out towards the A309. Gardens are generally long and narrow rather than wide, which is why so many of our jobs here are a terrace at the house and a second seating area at the far end.
This is our home patch. Our yard is at Manor Farm on Manor Road North, so most Thames Ditton jobs are a five minute drive rather than a scheduled trip, and we can drop back to check something the same day.
The build
How we build it, Thames Ditton or anywhere else
Most of the fencing we replace has failed at the posts, often because the original was driven into clay rather than concreted. We set new posts in concrete and square the line to the paving, not to the old fence, whether the run is composite fencing or timber.
Decks get a frame at the correct centres with the right fixings, because a bouncy deck is a frame problem, never a board problem.
- Old fence or deck removed and taken away, concrete spurs included
- Posts set out and concreted
- Gravel boards and correct slat or board spacing
- Deck frames built to the right centres and levelled
- Gates hung with adjustable hinges
- Borders reinstated and the site cleared
The full detail on materials, build-up and what a quote covers is on our fencing & decking page.
Nearby project
Venetian style slatted fencing, East Molesey
Our nearest completed case study to Thames Ditton, built to the same specification we would use on your garden.
Jacksons Venetian style slatted fencing installed along a boundary in East Molesey as part of a wider garden upgrade, for privacy that still lets light through.
- Timescale
- Under a week
- Approximate value
- Available on request
On the ground
Working in Thames Ditton
What we bring on site
Fencing and decking is a hand carried job. Panels, posts and boards come in on a van or a trailer and are walked through to the garden, so a Thames Ditton property with only a side gate or a hallway route is no problem. Post holes are dug by hand or with a petrol auger, and we mix small batches of postcrete on site rather than taking delivery of bulk aggregate.
Waste and parking
There is rarely a skip on a fencing or decking job. Old panels, concrete spurs and offcuts go straight back on the van and are taken to a licensed transfer station the same day. Where Thames Ditton has residents' parking we sort a visitor or trade permit with Elmbridge Borough Council before the first day so the van is close to the gate.
Reviews
What our clients say
9.86/10“Cato and his team did a great job removing old decking, fixing fences and relaying new stoneworks at our property. He kept us up to date throughout the project. We would highly recommend Cato and his team.”
Katie · a week ago
Google · 5/5
“Cato and his team did a really good job of a joint fence with the neighbour, they were polite, respectful, clean and tidy, They fished on time and stuck to their quote. I would use again.”
Valerie · 2 weeks ago
Google · 5/5
FAQs
Fencing and decking questions we get asked
How long does fencing or decking take?
A single boundary run is usually two to three days. A full three sided replacement takes about a week, and a deck with steps and a balustrade three to five days once the base is ready.
Do I need planning permission for a fence or deck?
Boundary fencing up to two metres in a rear garden, and one metre where it fronts a highway, normally falls under permitted development. Decking generally does too if it is under 300mm above ground and does not cover more than half the garden. Raised decks that overlook a neighbour are the usual exception. We check before we quote.
Composite or timber decking?
Composite if you do not want to maintain it: no oiling, no splinters, stable colour, more expensive up front. Timber if you want the warmth and a lower initial cost and you are willing to clean and treat it each year.
What happens to the old fence?
It comes out, including the concrete post spurs where they are in the way, and it is taken away as part of the job. Removing old concrete bases is where the extra half day usually goes.
Who owns the boundary?
Whoever the deeds say. We will happily put the good side facing your neighbour, but we ask you to confirm ownership before we take a fence down, because that conversation is much easier before than after.
How much does it cost?
Most fencing and decking jobs land between £2,000 and £8,000. Height, run length, material and how much old concrete has to come out move the number. Fixed price after a site visit.
Is composite fencing worth the extra cost?
It costs more up front than a timber run and less over ten years, because there is nothing to treat and nothing in contact with the ground to rot. If the boundary is in full view of the house, or you have already chosen composite decking and want the two to match, composite fencing is usually the one people are happiest with. For a long back boundary you rarely look at, closeboard timber is still the sensible spend.
Free site visit
Get a fixed price for your Thames Ditton garden
Tell us the postcode and roughly what you are after. We will come out, measure up and give you a proper fixed price for Thames Ditton, not a ballpark over the phone.