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Experts in Hackney

Hackney has undergone significant regeneration over the past decade and its housing stock now covers everything from Victorian terraces and Georgian squares in Stoke Newington and Clapton, through to new-build developments around Hackney Wick and the Olympic Park borders. This diversity means we regularly install traditional closeboard fencing on long-established back gardens in Dalston and London Fields, as well as contemporary horizontal batten fencing for newly developed properties and conversions across the borough. We're familiar with Hackney's tight urban gardens and respond efficiently to both planned installation work and emergency storm repairs.

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Fencing Services We Offer

Hackney gardens are small, overlooked and design-conscious. Free estimates on every fence type below, with honest advice on what actually suits the space.

Closeboard Fencing

Still the most durable option for a Hackney rear boundary, though in gardens this size we usually suggest 1.8m rather than the full 2m - the extra height buys very little privacy and costs a noticeable amount of light.

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Picket Fencing

Less common in Hackney than elsewhere, but the right answer for the front gardens of Clapton and Stoke Newington's Victorian terraces, where a low painted picket restores a frontage a previous owner most likely paved over.

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Horizontal Battens

Hackney asks for this more than any borough we work in. London Fields, Dalston and the De Beauvoir streets in particular - wide smooth boards, tight consistent gaps, and a finish that suits a garden that gets photographed.

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Overlap Panel Fencing

Sensible where the boundary is short and the budget is real. In Hackney that usually means a rear return of five or six metres, and on a run that short a properly installed overlap panel will last perfectly well.

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Fence Repairs

Hackney's conversions mean one Victorian house is often three flats with three views on the fence. We are used to quoting work where the freeholder, the managing agent and the ground-floor tenant all need the same paperwork.

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Gates & Entrances

Bin-store gates, side-return gates and rear gates onto the alleys behind Clapton and Homerton terraces. Security matters more than usual on rear access here, and we hang and brace gates with that in mind.

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Why Hackney Homeowners
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Across Hackney Without a Surcharge

Hackney Central, London Fields, Dalston, Kingsland, Stoke Newington, Clissold, Clapton, Homerton, Hackney Wick, Shoreditch and Hoxton. E5, E8, E9, N1 and N16 all quoted at the same rate.

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Designed for Small Gardens

Most Hackney gardens are under 40 square metres and overlooked on three sides. Fence height, board spacing and finish make a far bigger difference here than in a suburban garden, and we talk it through before quoting.

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Access Planned in Advance

Almost no Hackney terrace has vehicle access to the rear. Materials come through the house, down a side return or over a wall, and we establish which on the estimate visit rather than on the morning of the job.

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Written, Itemised Estimates

Every element priced separately so you can adjust the specification. Where a Hackney job needs a parking suspension or a permit for a skip, that appears as its own line on the estimate.

Timber and Posts Built to Last

Tanalised pressure-treated timber throughout, gravel boards as standard and concrete posts wherever the run justifies them. In a small garden a failing fence is impossible to ignore, so we over-specify the parts that fail.

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Landscaping Expertise on Every Job

Raised beds against the boundary, decking to lift, old brick footings sitting under the post line. Bagi Landscaping Ltd handles the groundwork a fencing-only contractor would ask you to sort out first.

Fencing in Hackney
— FAQ

How much does fence installation cost in Hackney?
Fence installation in Hackney typically costs £60–£120 per metre fully installed, depending on fence type, height and site conditions. We provide free written estimates for all Hackney properties with no obligation to proceed.
Do I need planning permission for a fence in Hackney?
In most cases no — fences up to 2 metres high in Hackney do not require planning permission. However, Hackney has numerous conservation areas including Stoke Newington Church Street and De Beauvoir Town where restrictions may apply. Check with the London Borough of Hackney planning department if you are unsure.
How quickly can you start work in Hackney?
We typically visit Hackney for a free estimate within 3–5 working days. Installation normally begins 1–2 weeks later. Where a property is a flat conversion we may need the freeholder or managing agent to sign off first, which is usually the thing that sets the timeline rather than our availability. Storm damage is prioritised — call 07405 974 128.
Which fence type is best for Hackney gardens?
Closeboard (featherboard) fencing is our most-requested option in Hackney — it provides full privacy on urban gardens and is built from pressure-treated timber that lasts for decades. For period properties in Stoke Newington and Clapton, picket fencing suits the character of the street, while horizontal batten fencing is popular for new-builds and conversions around Hackney Wick.
Do you cover all areas within Hackney?
Yes — we cover the whole London Borough of Hackney with no travel surcharge: Hackney Central, London Fields, Dalston, Kingsland, Stoke Newington, Clissold, Clapton, Upper Clapton, Homerton, Hackney Wick, Shoreditch and Hoxton.

We Also Cover These Areas Near Hackney

If your property sits on the edge of Hackney, the page for a neighbouring area may describe your streets more closely. We charge the same rates across all of them.

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Estimate in Hackney

We cover the whole London Borough of Hackney - London Fields, Dalston, Stoke Newington, Clapton, Homerton, Hackney Wick, Shoreditch and Hoxton. Free written estimate, no obligation.