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Next doors fence - what do I do here?

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NoNamesLeft86 · 20/11/2017 20:26

Right I've moved into a new property. Wasnt ideal due to the garden but was escaping a bad relationship and needed to move fast and it was the best of a bad bunch.

Anyway. So the garden isnt secure. One side belongs to my landlord, which is the best of the 2 sides but has panels missing and is falling apart. I am hoping my landlord is going to fix this. Or at least go halves with me or something.

Other side belongs to Next door. Crappy wall that was originally waist height ish but is falling down and in places non existent and in others very low. The bits that are still high are all loose brick and off if you so much as touch them.

I have 4 kids. 3 have Autism and one with severe learning difficulties. I also have 2 dogs which are not the best at listening and have a few issues of their own - both rescues that have been abused and have become reactive.

Anyway so this is a bit of a nightmare for me. The dogs cant be let out without me taking them out on leads. Which is hard when they have been used to free use of a large garden. Kids cant really use the garden in the same way they did before. Need highly supervised as they can just wander into next door.

I dont know what to do here. I can't afford to take down next doors wall and put a brand new fence up, which in reality needs to be a 6 ft fence to solve all issues with dogs etc.

But equally I cant really expect next door to fund a new fence if they are happy with whats there. My landlord says its pretty much been like that for the 10 years they have owned the house. So cant see it being a temporary issue.

My dogs got into the neighbours gardens tonight - had tried a tie out stake thing while I was trying to get my little ones off to bed and somehow they have got off. Anyway now the neighbour is very pissed off with me - apparently they were barking at her back door Shock [embarrassed] i know im in the wrong with this and the second I realise I ran out and got them. But I am trying my best in a difficult situation.

I dont know what to do. [Sad]

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Justbookedasummmerholiday · 20/11/2017 22:45

Op I have a strapping dh and 4x ds if you need a hand? Honestly for the flick of a kettle they will muck in with free labour.
Pm if you wish.

BubblesBuddy · 21/11/2017 00:19

You cannot attach it to a falling down wall. You need to get posts and sheep netting is better. It needs to be high enough so they don't jump over it.

Your LL is responsible for his fence and this should be secure. Get on to him to repair it and it is not down to you to pay for it. Ask him if you can put a fence up on the other side to secure the dogs/children as it will be on his land. He may be kind and pay for it - you never know! I assume he knows you have dogs.

NoNamesLeft86 · 21/11/2017 06:46

justbookedasummerholiday - that is so kind of you. Id jump at the chance if we were in the same area, but I am guessing thats a long shot? I cant work out how to PM you Blush

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LIZS · 21/11/2017 06:52

If it is not your wall you can't attach to it without permission but the posts for a wire fence would be cheaper anyway. It is your responsibility to contain your dogs regardless of the state of the wall.

Justbookedasummmerholiday · 21/11/2017 08:49

I have pm you!!

1981trouble · 21/11/2017 09:21

Have a look at borrowmydoggy for possible dog walkers

bluestarthread · 21/11/2017 09:28

We had an OT assessment for our garden and got fencing put up to secure it for DD with autism and learning diffs.
Make sure it's all about the child - their need for safe secure play space, benefits of being outdoors, sensory needs for access to swing, trampoline etc, free play and bonding with their siblings.
As a single parents with less eyes to keep watch on them then that need for a safe space is paramount.
Good luck.

Whywonttheyletmeusemyusername · 21/11/2017 09:31

I really hope u get it sorted...had same problem here for a while, but luckily ll forked out half for a new fence. I considered those metal barriers for a while...like u get at events. Huge metal type fence things that stand in blocks. Think you could hire them out, but probably more costly in the long term

Bluntness100 · 21/11/2017 09:33

Bamboo screening is quite cheap. I’d honestly not put anything up that the dogs could either get through or hurt themselves on.

madamginger · 21/11/2017 09:34

We just replaced our fence and I was approx £100 per panel for a post, base board, panel and fitting. We have 11 panels and I cost £1197 all in.

MsMims · 21/11/2017 09:43

Wooden posts and stock fencing. We did 2x sides of a half acre space for £750 including labour. A normal sized garden should be much cheaper.

NoNamesLeft86 · 22/11/2017 06:37

Thanks. The stock fencing does seem more resonable cost wise. But bit worried the bigger of the 2 dogs may get over it if he saw a cat or a fox or something on the other side. Biggest one seems to be 1.2m Although if it was going along the wall I am wondering if it could be rasied slightly as they wouldnt be able to get under it due to the wall being in the way? But not sure if this would weaken the whole thing?! Argh I'm so stressed with it all that I cant think straight. Feel like this is a big cloud over my head 24/7 probably a bit dramatic but it's honestly a total nightmare.

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