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Kensington's stucco terraces, mews and garden squares call for fencing and railings that respect the character of the street. Many properties sit in conservation areas, so we talk through materials and any consents with you at survey, then fit gates, railings and boundary screens to a high standard.
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Much of Kensington is made up of grand stucco terraces, mews houses and period villas, many in conservation areas and a lot of them listed. Front boundaries, railings and gates are part of the character of the street, and changes to them are closely watched.
That means the right answer is often to repair or match what’s there rather than replace it with something new. We’ll tell you honestly where a repair makes more sense than replacement, and where a new boundary is appropriate.
In Kensington, much of our work is about respecting what is already there: matching period railings, repairing sound boundaries and adding careful screening.
Matched to period frontages.
Powder-coated steel railings and gates suit Kensington's stucco terraces. In conservation areas and for listed buildings permission is likely to be needed, so check with the council before ordering.
Where the existing boundary is sound enough to keep.
Repairing is often better than replacing, and we will tell you honestly which suits your property.
More about fence repairsOn top of garden walls, where the rules allow.
We always want to see the wall in person before quoting, because its condition and the height limits decide what can go on top.
More about slatted fencingThe railings, gates and fences we fit most often on Kensington properties, matched to the character of the street.
Powder-coated steel for period frontages.
We can talk through style and finish at the survey. Where a conservation area or listed building applies, we flag it before you order. Often needed on Kensington period frontages.
Keeping what is sound rather than replacing it.
We replace what has failed, such as a post, gravel board or panel, and leave the sound parts alone. Repaired sections carry our guarantee on the new materials and work. Particularly suited to character streets.
Privacy that works in a walled garden.
We agree the slat gap, height and finish with you, and advise on how cedar and softwood weather. Works well in walled gardens.
Matched to the boundary.
Each gate gets its own concrete-set posts and hardware suited to its weight, so it does not drop or pull the fence out of line. Matched to walls and period boundaries.
Extra screening on a fence or wall.
Adds height and screening to an existing fence or wall, within the height limits that apply.
A large part of the Royal Borough lies within a conservation area, and many properties are listed. In those cases permission is likely to be needed for front boundaries and often for other changes, and the rules can be stricter than the standard allowances. The responsibility to apply sits with the homeowner, but we’ll flag anything obvious on the survey.
Many Kensington gardens are enclosed by brick walls.
What Kensington homeowners ask us most, including planning permission, screens on garden walls and repairs.
Quite possibly for front boundaries, and for any listed building. Check with the council before ordering.
Often, depending on the wall’s condition and the height limits. We always want to see the wall in person before quoting.
Yes, and we’ll tell you honestly when a repair is the better choice.
What customers in Kensington say about working with us.
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