Local dog-proof fencing specialist covering Hackney & islington
We approach dog-proof fencing in Hackney from the failure end backwards. Leaving standard 100mm gap between gate and paving — a determined terrier is through it in a week — that's the single most common thing we're called back to fix, and it's the first thing our spec addresses. Recent work on Broadway Market and Mare Street. We orient jobs off London Fields. London Fields rear boundary, shallow plot. 1.8m hit-and-miss panels with slotted concrete posts. Kept the garden bright while replacing a rotten solid boundary.
We approach dog-proof fencing in Hackney from the failure end backwards. Leaving standard 100mm gap between gate and paving — a determined terrier is through it in a week — that's the single most common thing we're called back to fix, and it's the first thing our spec addresses. Recent work on Broadway Market and Mare Street. We orient jobs off London Fields. London Fields rear boundary, shallow plot. 1.8m hit-and-miss panels with slotted concrete posts. Kept the garden bright while replacing a rotten solid boundary.
Why this spec, for dog owners
- no gaps at ground level — the single most common escape point on standard fencing
- hinges and drop-bolts sized so a dog leaning on the gate can't work it open
- buried mesh apron stops digging without spoiling the finished look above ground
Typical dog-proof fencing briefs in Hackney
- → 1.8m solid boundary with anti-climb top so a larger breed can't jump or scramble
- → closeboard set into a shallow concrete kicker so a small breed can't dig underneath
How we build dog-proof fencing in Hackney
1.8m closeboard, no gaps under 40mm, 150mm concrete kicker or 300mm buried mesh apron, closing gate with drop-bolt into a socket. On Hackney jobs we adjust for many boundaries are shared with three or four neighbours on victorian back-to-backs — clear ownership marks matter.
Property mix locally: Victorian terraces across Stoke Newington and De Beauvoir, plus post-war estates around Homerton and London Fields. Typical gardens: small rear gardens with mature planting; several plots border the Regent's Canal or Hackney Marshes. Postcodes we regularly service: E5, E8, E9, N1, N16.
Common failure modes on dog-proof fencing
- •leaving standard 100mm gap between gate and paving — a determined terrier is through it in a week
- •using arris-rail closeboard without a bottom kicker — larger dogs push under the boards
Dog-Proof Fencing FAQs — Hackney
Is a buried mesh apron worth the extra cost?
On dog-proof fencing jobs in Hackney (E5), our default answer is: 1.8m closeboard, no gaps under 40mm, 150mm concrete kicker or 300mm buried mesh apron, closing gate with drop-bolt into a socket. The honest trade-off is leaving standard 100mm gap between gate and paving — a determined terrier is through it in a week — which is exactly what our default spec designs out.
Do you fit anti-climb toppers on residential boundaries?
Across Hackney we spec around many boundaries are shared with three or four neighbours on victorian back-to-backs — clear ownership marks matter, so on dog-proof fencing that usually means closeboard with kicker plate. For context: hinges and drop-bolts sized so a dog leaning on the gate can't work it open. Measured, quoted and installed by the same small crew.
Can existing fencing be adapted rather than replaced?
Hackney coverage means we can survey most E5 addresses inside a week — dog owners needing a boundary a dog can't dig under, climb or push through. We'll walk you through no gaps at ground level — the single most common escape point on standard fencing on the site visit before you commit.
How do you gap-proof a garden gate for a dog?
Practically: closeboard set into a shallow concrete kicker so a small breed can't dig underneath. That's the Hackney version of this job, not a generic one. The honest trade-off is leaving standard 100mm gap between gate and paving — a determined terrier is through it in a week — which is exactly what our default spec designs out.
What height fence will stop a Labrador jumping?
On dog-proof fencing jobs in Hackney (E5), our default answer is: 1.8m closeboard, no gaps under 40mm, 150mm concrete kicker or 300mm buried mesh apron, closing gate with drop-bolt into a socket. We'll walk you through no gaps at ground level — the single most common escape point on standard fencing on the site visit before you commit.
Recent dog-proof fencing work
On dog-proof fencing in Hackney you get the same crew from first site visit to hand-over. That's the whole model — small team, match-what-you-have spec, warranty in writing. Recent work on Well Street and Lower Clapton Road. We orient jobs off Broadway Market. Broadway Market cafe frontage. Bespoke planter fence with hardwood gate for pavement licence. Signed off with the licensing officer on first visit.
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