Allotment neighbours damaged my fence have not fixed it for months

getmeouttheuk

the Allotment neighbours damaged my fence when they cut a tree which they should have done before in mid november 2025. Their tree was dropping a lot of leaves into my garden too clogging up gutters.

They were cutting the tree branch and it fell and damaged my fence.

They have been communicating, but its been some time now and they have not attempted to repair it. They keep saying there is alot of admin to arrange for the new panel and offered a solution. But not as of december 20th they ignore my emails. I pride myself of having a good well maintained house but it seems like theres always people who want to ruin my property.

What should i do? 

MyRealNameToo

So your home is adjacent to allotments? 

Do your deeds show that it is actually "your" fence? 

Have you had a quote for replacing the damaged panel? Have you not discussed with them the option that they give you the money and you replace the panel?

Nearlyold

Is this a fence in the garden of your house or a fence elsewhere on an allotment? If its a garden fence is it definitely your fence as per the deeds. What sort of fence is it? Is it  panel damage or post damage or both. What would be the cost of repairing/replacing it yourself? 

GDB2222

Sorry the fence was broken. Get it fixed and send them the bill. They may even pay it. But, at least the fence will be fixed.

A fence panel cost around £50 and most slot into place in a couple of minutes. 

getmeouttheuk

Nearlyold said:

Is this a fence in the garden of your house or a fence elsewhere on an allotment? If its a garden fence is it definitely your fence as per the deeds. What sort of fence is it? Is it  panel damage or post damage or both. What would be the cost of repairing/replacing it yourself? 

its 100% my fence because i had it installed

getmeouttheuk

GDB2222 said:

Sorry the fence was broken. Get it fixed and send them the bill. They may even pay it. But, at least the fence will be fixed.

A fence panel cost around £50 and most slot into place in a couple of minutes. 

yeh its more that they have gotten away with it then. and they will likely do it again sometime or worst break other things like my garden room

getmeouttheuk

Nearlyold said:

Is this a fence in the garden of your house or a fence elsewhere on an allotment? If its a garden fence is it definitely your fence as per the deeds. What sort of fence is it? Is it  panel damage or post damage or both. What would be the cost of repairing/replacing it yourself? 

they smashed the top slats of the panel contemporary fence. they have really caused a rift with me now doing this to be honest

sheramber

getmeouttheuk said:

GDB2222 said:

Sorry the fence was broken. Get it fixed and send them the bill. They may even pay it. But, at least the fence will be fixed.

A fence panel cost around £50 and most slot into place in a couple of minutes. 

yeh its more that they have gotten away with it then. and they will likely do it again sometime or worst break other things like my garden room

Why do you think thye will cause all this extra damge?

If you are showing the same attitude as your posts indicate then I am not surprised they are not communicating with you.

You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

getmeouttheuk

sheramber said:

getmeouttheuk said:

GDB2222 said:

Sorry the fence was broken. Get it fixed and send them the bill. They may even pay it. But, at least the fence will be fixed.

A fence panel cost around £50 and most slot into place in a couple of minutes. 

yeh its more that they have gotten away with it then. and they will likely do it again sometime or worst break other things like my garden room

Why do you think thye will cause all this extra damge?

If you are showing the same attitude as your posts indicate then I am not surprised they are not communicating with you.

You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

I dont know how your post is relevant? 

Herzlos

getmeouttheuk said:

I dont know how your post is relevant? 

He's suggesting out that the tone of your posts are quite confrontational for someone asking for advice, and if you treat the neighbours in the same way it's probably not going to resolve anything. 

Personally, I don't see how accidental damage to a fence is related to your suggestion that willful damage will occur if you fix the fence. If they are vandalising stuff, then you need to involve the police. 

If all that it needs is a new fence panel, or a repair to that panel, I'd do as suggested and just get it fixed and send a bill. It's not really something to go to war with neighbours about. 

WIAWSNB

The OP appears to believe there are folk lining up to damage his property, and wishes to leave the UK.
I'm not sure if the two are connected.
Do you have Legal Protection in your home insurance? If so, call them for guidance.
It will likely involve (1) giving the naughty tree cutter a deadline - say two weeks - to fix the fence, or else you'll get a pro to do so and bill them. (2) Getting a pro fencer to do so and then billing them. (3) Making a Moneyclaim.org against them for the sum, when they tell you to getouttheUK.