Neighbours want to build conservatory and temp remove my fence

Norman_Castle

1) Would my fence be put back correctly and in the right position. Take photos and measurements. They should only need to remove the large panels. Whatever type of fence it is the should be able to build a wall with the fence posts in place.
2) If its mine, how do I maintain it if the conservatory wall is erected within inches of it When its replaced have the panels fitted so they can be removed from your property.
3) Any guttering etc would likely over hang my property Not allowed. Check they are aware of this.
4) The rear of my property would be insecure whilst it is built and I would have builders in my back garden making a mess How insecure?. Accessed by your neighbours?. Define the the area builders can work in.
5) I have no doubt the builders would use my side access into my garden to build the wall Tell them they can't. Lock or block the access
6) I have no doubt if they believed that they owned the fence it would already be down

Mojisola

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

I had read somewhere before that pointing on a new bit of brickwork can be done in a way that doesn't necessitate going onto someone else's land (think its called doing it "overhanded"???).

It is possible but it wouldn't be as tidy a job as if the builders can work on it from the OP's side. If the fence covers all the wall, it may not matter. If any of it will be seen from the OP's side, it's in his interest to have the job done properly.

Will the floor inside the conservatory be higher than the current ground level? If so, is the fence high enough to give both sides privacy?

It may not just be the fence that's an issue if the builders are to be allowed to work from the OP's side - if there is a border with plants in, don't expect builders to carefully pick their way around them - much more chance that the plants will be walked over.

Before any work starts, I would get plenty of photos from different angles, including some with measurements in so that you can be sure the fence is being put back in the same place.

The neighbour should be willing to sign paperwork agreeing that any damage to the OP's garden will be paid for.

bert38

Thanks for all your replies. My garden isn't about to win any awards. Nonetheless my concerns are the mess builders inevitably cause, but moreover my fence will either not be put back in the right position or damaged. I'd rather not fall out with them but the simplest answer I think is to say no, build it solely your side.

prosaver

BrassicWoman wrote: »

Starting to think G_M has shares in Mr Kipling

dont get it?

unforeseen

You also need to ensure that they build far enough away from the boundary to ensure that any overhangs/guttering stay on their own side

marksoton

BrassicWoman wrote: »

Starting to think G_M has shares in Mr Kipling

What you on about....?


He is Mr Kipling......

bert38

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

....which is a valid point. That being - you would be being intrusive in their garden if you had to go into it to maintain it. Another reason for adopting Mojisola's suggestion - or not agreeing to this at all.

My point about my need to maintain my fence was more around whether that was reason to say no (legally) to them taking down the fence to make it easier to build their conservatory. The houses are new build and I haven't had the need to wander into their back garden to treat it-neither would I obviously without permission.

matttye

prosaver wrote: »

dont get it?

He (she?) suggests discussing things over tea and cake a lot :rotfl:

Angie_B

bert38 wrote: »

Thanks for all your replies. My garden isn't about to win any awards. Nonetheless my concerns are the mess builders inevitably cause, but moreover my fence will either not be put back in the right position or damaged. I'd rather not fall out with them but the simplest answer I think is to say no, build it solely your side.

Simplest, possibly, but hardly the best. Are you going to complain about messy pointing that you have to look at when the wall is built with overhand pointing?

Why not just discuss with your neighbours, as mentioned above? Take photos and draw up an agreement that what is shown in the photos is the current condition of the garden and fence and that any accidental damage is rectified. It is not in the builder's interest to get a reputation for causing unnecessary damage.

It is highly unlikely that the fence posts will have to come down anyway, they just want to take the fence panels off to make construction easier and pointing neater. It really is not the big deal you are making it out to be and I severely hope you do not require a favour from your neighbours at any time in the future as I feel you are being a little unreasonable at refusing to even discuss options or find out more information from the neighbour/builders. Talk to them, let them know what you would be happy with (no damage, no access through your side gate etc). If they agree, great - no issue. If they don't agree, then you have a genuine reason to say no, not just an "I can't be bothered to talk to them or deal with this so I'll just say no".

waveneygnome

I've always found G_M makes exceedingly good comments.