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Can I fix fence panels to concrete posts after neighbour removed existing shared wooden posts?

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.32 PM

My neighbour recently replaced their fence (along with the original shared boundary wooden posts that both our fences were fixed to) and replaced them with concrete posts. Their new fence slots into the concrete posts. I now have odd fences in my garden (their new fence on one side, and existing fence on the other) because they removed my old fence when installing their new one. My question is, am I allowed to fix fence panels of my choice to the new concrete posts on my side of the garden?

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7 Answers

Anonymous user

I would advise speaking with your neighbours first to let them know this is what you would like to do, but there shouldn’t be any problems with this at all

Answered4 January 2023

First Rate Fencing & Landscapes

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

Mitcham

You can not screw in to concrete post, they will weaken the post. If you decided to fix a panel to it another way, it will still not be great, long term as damp will get between your panel and your neighbours, and eventually rot the both panels a lot quicker than normal. It also puts more weight on the post, so I would definitely not recommend this.

Answered4 January 2023

North coast landscapes

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Bodmin

You can build panels and slot them in the groves on concrete post.If you use 4-2 it should wedge in the groves on the post then you can fix your up right to it. Personal i would use 1 inch thick timber as the up rights

Answered6 January 2023

Helpful Harry Fencing and Landscaping Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5

Sevenoaks

It wouldn't be advisable to fix additional fencing to the new fence panels, the fence posts installed will have been installed to bear the load of 1 fence panel, when you attach a second panel to them it will more likely cause damage to the new fence line which you will then be liable for. Concrete posts tend to 'blow' when drilled through due to the small depth of concrete between 'face' and reinforcement bar.

Answered8 January 2023

Anonymous user

I wouldn’t advise fixing any fencing to the face of a concrete post. It could fracture the post which will make it weaker and you will be liable to pay for any damage caused to the neighbours fence even though it is a shared boundary, if they have payed for the fence line to be changed it remains their property, especially if there was no agreement of shared cost of the job. The only thing I could advise is speaking to the neighbour and ask if they would mind you fixing to the panels. There are many options of trellis or blinding that look really nice and would be easier to remove if any panels ever needed to be replaced.

Answered13 January 2023

Skyline patio fencing and lawn services

Rating: 5 out of 5

Hayes

I would definitely advise against attaching any type of fencing to the concrete post and fence panels that your neighbour has installed, It can be very difficult to attach a fixing to a concrete slotted post without causing damage.

Answered23 January 2023

K&R landscapes

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Frodsham

To match your existing fencing, ( I presume it's wooden feather-edge not concrete?) You would have to put another Fence your side, put the wooden posts between the concrete posts & tight to the Base panels. That way you don't damage Other Fence and only reduce your area by about 3". Or you could change the other side, if its starting to wear, to match As long as neighbours are OK.

Answered12 February 2023