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Guarantee

Lemon Fencing offer 1 year parts and workmanship guarantee on all fencing products.

The majority of our timber is pressure-treated and our panels are dipped again to give a longer lasting colour.

Workmanship

All our fitting teams have an extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of fencing and provide a friendly and polite service.

Our fitters are able to provide on-site advice whilst erecting each fencing ensuring our customers are always aware of any unforeseen circumstances.

Disclaimer

Wood Fencing - a Natural Product

It must be remembered that timber and bamboo are natural products and will be subject to movement and weathering as they season. Wood is hygroscopic, which means that it will take in moisture when in damp and/or wet weather conditions and environment.

Wood will also dry out and expel moisture when in warm or hot weather conditions. This movement in the wood caused by ingress and egress of moisture causes the wood to show signs of stress which in turn, in layman's language, may appear as splits and fissures.

It is not uncommon for small splits to occur (called 'shakes') in timber when drying and warping when timber is allowed to dry too rapidly. These will normally go back when the humidity rises. These splits, fissures and knots are not detrimental to the strength of the wood and are all part of the natural appearance of wood. These will tend to open and close with the change in the moisture content.

This is nature at work and should not be considered a fault.

Acceptable limits are defined in the relevant British Standard.

Force Majeure

W B Fencing Limited shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations caused by act of God, riot or civil commotion, strike, lockout, fire, flood, drought, failure to obtain or shortage of raw materials, vandalism or any cause beyond its resonable control.

Useful Fencing Questions and Answers

How do I know which fence is my responsibility?

You need to look at your Deeds or contact your Solicitor to check your Deeds. These should indicate which fence is your responsibility.

It's my neighbours' fence but they haven't replaced it.
What should I do?

It would be a good idea to let them know what sort of condition the fence is in - it may well be that they can't see it from their side.

You could offer to 'go halves' on the cost in order to get the job done. If, however, they do not wish to replace the fence, then you could erect a new fence on your land, inside the existing fence.

Which side of the fence do I have facing me?

This is one of the most consistently asked questions. Years ago many people believed you always had to give your neighbour the 'good side'. Nowadays, the majority of fences are fitted between concrete posts, so it doesn't matter which way the fence faces. However, as in any case, when replacing fencing, it's a good idea to let your neighbour know first what you are thinking and doing.

What height fencing can I have?

If you are unsure, you can always contact your local council who will advise you.