Trusted Fencing Contractors in Henley-on-Thames

Henley-on-Thames is a town with a rich architectural heritage, and a significant number of properties in and around the town centre sit within designated conservation areas or are subject to Article 4 Directions that can affect what fencing is permissible without planning permission. While standard permitted development rules allow fencing up to one metre fronting a highway and two metres elsewhere, these limits can be more restrictive in certain parts of Henley, and it’s always worth checking with South Oxfordshire District Council before installing or replacing fencing on a sensitive property.

For properties where character and appearance matter, as they often do in Henley, we can discuss a range of timber fencing styles that offer privacy and security without looking out of place. Feather-edge close board remains our most popular choice, even in premium locations, as quality pressure-treated timber looks excellent when freshly installed and weathers to a natural grey tone that sits comfortably in most garden settings.

The Thames Valley location also means that properties in lower-lying parts of Henley and in riverside villages such as Shiplake and Wargrave can experience waterlogged ground during winter months. For these properties, we pay particular attention to post specification and installation depth, and in some cases will recommend concrete spurs as an alternative to timber posts set directly into wet ground.