Fencing

I want to keep the peace with my neighbour (contributing to cost of neighbour's fence)

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.05 PM

I am on quite good terms with my neighbour and in the recent high winds 12m of dividing fence has partially fallen down. It is ‘their’ wall and they have agreed to get it fixed. They have asked if I could contribute to the cost, which I am happy to do. However, they have decided to replace the old block wall with a new lap wooden fence (not panels) to match the existing 4ft fencing from the wall to the end of the garden. They have passed me the quote for removal and replacement, which at a total of nearly £2000 seems quite high. The wooden fence comes to about £1200, (so £100 per Meter) removal of old wall £800. If it was my responsibility I would repair/replace it myself with a concrete block and screen wall (as per the original). Do you think the figures are realistic and if so would a contribution of £400 (a third of the fence cost) seem neighbourly, mean or over generous?