How do you close a gap between two fences?
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Can a Neighbour attach something to my fence posts?
The short answer to this question is, of course, “no”. If you own the fence and you have not granted your neighbour permission to do so, they are not allowed to attach or nail things to your fence.
Can my neighbor build a fence next to my fence?
Yes. Yes, you can build next to your neighbour’s fence. As long as you’re inside your property line you’re fine.
How do you put two fence posts together?
The best way to join two 4x4s to extend a post is with a half-lap.
- Butt Joint With Steel Plates.
- Half Lap Joint.
- Dowel Joint.
- Butt Joint With Hollow Pipe Insert.
- Modified Half Lap Joints.
- Interlocking Tapered Scarf Joint.
- Post Cap/Base Brackets.
How close to property line can I build a fence?
Typically, fences are installed anywhere from 2 to 8 inches from a property line in most areas. Some areas might allow to go right up to a property line, especially if you live in an urban row house where every inch makes a difference!
What can I use to block the bottom of my fence?
Rocks and boulders are a simple choice for areas of the fence that have a slight gap, or even for areas that have a long gap that runs along the fence. Use the rocks to build a retaining wall along the bottom of the fence, or create a rock garden.
Can my Neighbour lean things against my fence?
It’s simple: you can only do this if your neighbour says you can. If you lean something against or hang something on your neighbour’s fence without permission and the extra burden on the panels causes damage to the fencing (which is very likely to happen sooner or later), you will have to pay for the repairs.
Can I paint my Neighbours fence on my side?
When it comes to fence painting, you can do whatever you want to your side of the fence. So, if it is your fence on both the outside and the inside, then you are free to do whatever you like in regards to painting.
Can my Neighbour put up a fence without my permission?
This is a barrier, railing or other upright structure that helps enclose an area or mark a boundary. You will need a building consent for fences over 2.5m as well as any swimming pool fence. You may also need a resource consent. You will need to talk to your neighbours first before building a new boundary fence.
How do you extend fence posts?
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How do you extend a fence?
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How do you add height to an existing fence?
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Who owns the fence between two houses?
When looking at the plans, the ownership is indicated by a “T” marked on the plans on one side of a boundary. If the “T” is written on your side of the boundary, you’re responsible for maintaining it. If there’s an H (although actually it’s two joined Ts) the boundary is the joint responsibility of both parties.
How close can I build to my Neighbours boundary?
As a rule of thumb, a build that reaches 7.2 feet is considered acceptable and anything over that we do recommend speaking to your neighbour.
What is the legal height of a fence between Neighbours?
The laws actually state that a fence can be as high as 100 meters. However, this is only allowed if proper planning permits have been obtained. This means that any fence under 2 meters in height does not require a permit. This simple law has a few complications to it.
Can my Neighbour remove boundary posts?
If they’re on your land (assuming you own the land), he can’t remove them. The position of the posts isn’t necessarily definitive of where the boundary actually is.
Can you put a gate in a boundary fence?
You will need to apply for planning permission if you wish to erect or add to a fence, wall or gate where: it would be over 1 metre high and fronting a road used by vehicles (or the footpath of such a road) or over 2 metres high elsewhere.
Can my Neighbour grow plants up my fence?
This means that if you erect a fence in your garden, your neighbour must ask for permission before painting or staining their side of it. Similarly, they may not grow trailing plants up it or any similar activity which may cause it damage.
Can I throw cut branches back over the fence?
Ironically, even though the branches belong to your neighbour, you cannot simply throw them back over his fence. That could be deemed to be fly tipping of garden waste. Advise your neighbour that you intend to burn them or take them to a recycling centre.
Does my Neighbour have to cut my side of his hedge?
There is no law that compels your neighbour to cut their side of the hedge should they not want or be able to. If the boundary is in the middle of the hedge, this will technically be their property so they will not have to trim it if they do not want to.
