Fencing in Wallingford

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Wallingford has a lot of character. Older houses and walled gardens in the centre sit alongside modern estates on the edges of town and in Cholsey, Crowmarsh Gifford and Brightwell-cum-Sotwell. That means fencing requests here range from neat replacements behind a period terrace to long new runs on village plots. Because much of central Wallingford is a conservation area, the front of older properties needs more care than a back garden on a newer estate. Closer to the Thames, some gardens can flood, so it's worth asking about fence designs and post fixings that cope with standing water. Send us a few details, including the length of fence, any gates and whether old panels need removing, and we'll pass them to up to three local fencers.

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  • Fence panel replacement
  • New closeboard or featheredge fencing
  • Concrete posts and gravel boards
  • Garden and side gates
  • Storm damage repairs

Before you book fencing work in Wallingford

Conservation areas and listed buildings. Most of central Wallingford is a conservation area, and Cholsey and Brightwell-cum-Sotwell have their own. Some land near the Thames is also in flood zones. If that applies to you, check with South Oxfordshire District Council before you start. This is general guidance, not planning advice.

  1. Near the river: If your garden sits low near the Thames, ask about concrete posts and gravel boards, and avoid solid barriers that could trap flood water or debris across a flow path.
  2. Ask about the old fence: Removing and disposing of old panels and concrete can add up. Ask whether it's in the price and whether the fencer is a registered waste carrier.
  3. Conservation area fronts: In Wallingford, Cholsey and Brightwell-cum-Sotwell conservation areas, taking down or replacing a front wall or fence may need consent. Check with South Oxfordshire District Council before work starts.
  4. Planning and permissions: Under national permitted development rules, a fence, wall or gate can usually be up to 2 metres high, or 1 metre next to a road used by vehicles, without planning permission. Different rules can apply at listed buildings, in conservation areas and on some estates with planning conditions, so check with South Oxfordshire District Council if you're unsure.