High winds and rotted timbers recently caused a major boundary failure at a rental property in Cheam. A heavy timber fence panel completely collapsed inward, crashing down right next to the tenant's outdoor seating area.
Beyond losing all privacy, a fallen fence is a major security hazard and a liability for property managers. A local Sutton letting agency contacted us to step in, clear the hazard, and secure the boundary quickly.
Here is how we handled this fast-turnaround repair:
Making the Site Safe
Our first priority was safely clearing the collapsed panels away from the garden furniture without causing any damage to the tenant's property. We assessed the remaining posts to see what could be salvaged and what needed a complete structural replacement.
Installing Heavy-Duty Replacements
A fence panel is only as strong as the post holding it up. We set in concrete post instead of wooden, so the landlord wouldn't have the same problem in the next couple of years. The hole for the post was dug down two feet and filled in high-strengh concrete (postcrete).
Reliable Trade Partners fir Sutton & Cheam Letting Agents
When an exterior boundary fails, property managers need a trade team that responds fast, works cleanly, and communicates clearly. We specialize in rapid-response repairs that keep your tenants safe and your landlords protected.
At Harman's Property Maintenance, we handle everything from emergency fencing repairs to full garden boundary installations across Cheam, Sutton, and South London.