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Removing hedge, add new fence

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.15 PM

I'm wanting to remove the hedges in the front garden and have new fences put in its place. I want to get the hedges cut right down to its roots rather than pulling it right out as its most likely going to cause damage to the rest of the block paving in the front garden. Will this make fencing more difficult even if the hedges are cut down as low as possible? as i know fencing posts will need to be put in securely?

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Tadworth

Well it would work but you would run the risk of the bush growing back.

Answered17 February 2018

Anonymous user

Hi I would advise to remove the roots and take the block paving back where it is uneven I would then put fencing where you want it then relay the blocks down shouldn’t have any later on problems of hedge growing back in future Thanks

Answered26 February 2018

Anonymous user

It could be quite difficult to put posts in if the roots stay, but if you use those pointy spike things and then bolt the posts into them it might make it more sensible. The alternative would be to dig the roots out and where it might cause issue with the paving just saw the roots off. Not a great way to do it as removing the roots is the best option, but it will work. Here's a link to the post spikes... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-75mm-Metal-Spike-Holder-Post-Support-Twin-Bolt-Fence-Grip-Similar-Metpost/141965746580?epid=1566548458&hash=item210dd16194:m:mlcBUnazg-job-nZiFJRvdw

Answered17 February 2018

Anonymous user

Dig the roots out and sort the block paving out when the fence is fitted best way only way no problems later on with roots job done

Answered20 February 2018