Can i go in my neighbours garden to fix my fence?

If I know that I own the fence, can I jump over and fix it from their side if necessary without talking to them?

Asked by Greg on 16th Aug 2025
Expert Trade Answers
"Unfortunately not, you need to ask them or they could accuse you of trespassing.
The only time would be if is was an emergency and you needed to stop something dangerous happening if they were not around to advise."
Answered on 19th Aug 2025 - Member since Aug 2025 - report
"I woukd ask them. if yiu jump over it coukd be classed as trespassing and if you break something it could cause you more issues. generally fences are maintained by both parties"
Answered on 16th Aug 2025 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
"No you cannot tresspass,you should communicate about the job to your neighbour"
Answered on 16th Aug 2025 - Member since May 2025 - report
"Should always ask for permission to enter someone else’s property"
Answered on 16th Aug 2025 - Member since Oct 2018 - report
"No, you should always ask permission before stepping on someone’s property."
Answered on 16th Aug 2025 - Member since Jul 2025 - report
"I would always seek permission as neighbour could confuse you with someone else."
Answered on 17th Aug 2025 - Member since Jul 2023 - report
"If your neighbour has given you permission to enter his property it will be more than okay to carry on your repairs, however if they decline you will have to work around not being able to go onto your neighbours property."
Answered on 20th Aug 2025 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"As long as you let them know. This will cover you."
Answered on 17th Aug 2025 - Member since May 2024 - report
"The best I can so with what I know that you can’t enter someone properly without them knowing and agreeing of you doing so cause it come down to trespassing"
Answered on 19th Aug 2025 - Member since Aug 2025 - report
"You cannot enter your neighbours garden without their permission."
Answered on 19th Aug 2025 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
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