Boundary Fences In Southampton When building a fence, it is common to place the outside face of the fence along the boundary of land so that the post is standing on the land of the fence owner. Depending on the positioning of the fence in relation to the boundary, there are a variety of fences to choose from. At Calvert Consulting I am available to help you with any boundary problems you may have.
Fencing and Boundaries Some of the fences available for you to choose from include:
Post and wire fence: metal or concrete posts which often have the outer face of the post placed against the boundary, allowing the wires ro thread through the centre of the postsPost and wire fence: if the posts are round timber the outer face of the post is usually placed against the boundary and the wires stapled to the outer face of the wooden postsWooden panel and closed board fences: if the panels/boards are entirely contained between the fence posts, it's usual for the outer face of the posts to be placed up against the boundaryClosed board fences with rails attached: usually the boards outer faces are placed against the boundary If a fence post requires a footing such as concrete, to ensure that it is securely fixed in the ground, it is perfectly normal to allow the footing to lie partly beneath the adjoining land. This does not give the neighbour the right to claim encroachment, as outlined in the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
Professional Boundary Analysis However, if you are unsure of the boundaries it is important to get this checked. It is often tempting to use the fence's position as an indication of the true boundary. When the details on your plans are too poor for you to read them accurately, it is important to seek a professionals advice. Here at Calvert Consulting, I work with all clients across the Hampshire area. I ensure that all available material is analysed to determine where a boundary lays.
If you are 100% confident that you are dealing with the same fence that was in place during the initial conveyance, then you could argue that the boundary lies on the outer side of the fence. This is also the case if it has been in place for more than 12 years. Although, this is not necessarily conclusive.
For Boundary Fence Analysis For any further information or if you have any questions, please call me today on 02380 864643 contact form .
