Fences and boundaries – Pack

Is the fence between your gardens broken, do you want a new one, or are you unsure where the boundary really is? Raise it calmly. Describe what you have seen and make a specific suggestion, such as getting quotes together and sharing the cost, without falling out over money or land.

You’ll receive one clearly laid-out Word document, ready to download straight after purchase:

• Five example messages: a first message in three lengths (short, medium and detailed), a reminder and a final message, each on its own page.

• A guide to choosing and using the messages, with a clickable contents page.

• Background information, a brief overview of the rules in England and Wales, and sources.

• An incident diary to print or fill in, with a worked example. Prefer Excel? A link in the document lets you download an Excel version.

Choose the first message that suits your situation and fill in your own details. The follow-up messages include versions for no reply, no improvement or only a temporary improvement.

Open the document in Word or any program that supports Word files. The text to send is always shown in a green box. Adapt the wording to your own situation before sending. This pack provides general information for England and Wales. It is not legal advice and cannot guarantee that the problem will stop.