04 · Landscaping service
Fencing & decking in London
Fencing marks and secures your boundary, and decking creates a raised or level seating area from timber or composite boards. OJM Landscaping builds both across London, designed to take the weather and finished tidily, with the style, height and materials set out in a written quote.
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Illustrative imageWhat's included
- Measuring boundaries and checking heights against the rules
- Fencing in timber, set securely and finished neatly
- Timber or composite decking on a sound frame
- Steps, edges and details that suit the garden
- Removal of old fencing or decking when it is part of the job
- A free, written quote covering style, height and materials
Timber or composite
- Timber
- A natural look and a lower initial cost, but it needs periodic treatment to weather well.
- Composite decking
- Boards made from a timber and plastic mix are low-maintenance and keep their appearance, though they cost more to start with.
- Fence styles
- Close-boarded, panel or horizontal slatted fences each give a different look, level of privacy and cost.
How the work goes
- 01
Visit
We measure the boundary or deck area, check the ground and talk through style and privacy.
- 02
Check
We note heights and anything that might need consent, and ask you to confirm with the council where relevant.
- 03
Quote
A written quote sets out the style, materials, height and cost before work begins.
- 04
Build
We build to the agreed plan, remove waste from the job and leave the site clear.
Questions about this service
How high can my fence be without planning permission?
Generally up to two metres, or one metre if it is next to a road used by vehicles. Listed buildings, areas with an Article 4 direction and some planning conditions are different, and flats do not have the same rights. Check Planning Portal or your council before building.
Do I need planning permission for decking?
Usually not for decking no more than 30 centimetres above the ground, provided it and other outbuildings cover no more than half of the garden and it is not forward of the front of the house. Higher decking, listed buildings and some designated areas need more care. Check with your council.
Is composite decking better than timber?
Neither is better for everyone. Timber is natural and lower in initial cost but needs periodic treatment, while composite is low-maintenance and costs more upfront. The right choice depends on your budget, how much upkeep you want and the look you prefer. We can talk it through.
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