Uk boundary law is very clear on the fence height for front gardens. If your front garden is next to a footpath or public road then it’s limited to 1 metre. If you want to have a higher fence or wall around your front garden then you will need to … Read more
If your neighbour has a big tree and the branches are overhanging your garden then you are well within your right to cut them! Uk law allows you to cut and return the tree branch. But there are some rules you must adhere to or you could find yourself on … Read more
There are two sides to every fence panel, you have the neat side and the rough side. If it’s your fence and you have bought and paid for the fitting then you should rightly have the better side facing your garden. If your neighbours have been complaining about getting the … Read more
Yes, you can build a fence on either side of your garden next to your neighbour’s fence. If the fence is in your boundary then you are allowed to build a 2-metre high brick or wooden fence/wall. A lot of homeowners do this because they are fed up of having … Read more
A neighbour can only screw into your wall, house or garage if you give them permission when installing a gate! If the wall is a party wall and owned by both sides then a neighbour can screw fixings into the wall. Using your neighbours: Garden wall House wall wooden Fence … Read more
In the eyes of the law, a trellis is still a fence, if after adding the trellis the fence is above the 2-meter mark then they will need planning permission. If the fence is owned by yourself then they are not allowed to attach anything to your property unless permitted … Read more
A boundary dispute is one of the most common disputes here in the UK. A boundary dispute generally happens when a neighbour puts up a fence or wall marking out their boundary without confirming with the neighbours. Another popular boundary grab is when a neighbour sells a property and another … Read more
In this question and answers section, we will list ways on how to deal with your neighbour’s brick wall or fence if it’s falling over, damaged or leaning. It happens all over the country and can become a danger to you and your family especially if its a brick wall. … Read more
Entering a neighbours property without prior consent from the house owner is illegal. You are not allowed to enter your neighbours garden to build a loft extension, look for a ball or erect scaffolding. A court order must be sort for repair or preservation work if you are refused to … Read more
We reveal how high you can legally build a wall or fence in your back garden. Discover alternatives above 6-feet without planning permission!