Based in Dunstable · Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire07543 147317crownpropertys08@outlook.com AboutServices Areas Our WorkReviewsContactGet a Free Quote Home / Areas / ToddingtonToddington · Bedfordshire # Fencing and property repairs in Toddingtonby Francis, from quote to finish. From period cottages to modern family homes, Francis looks after Toddington properties personally. Send a photo for a free, no-obligation quote. Get My Free Quote07543 147317 Local to Toddington ## Looking after Toddington homes Toddington is a large village a short drive north of Dunstable, close to junction 12 of the M1. It is well within Francis's regular area, so quotes and visits are easy to arrange. The village is centred on its large green and historic church, surrounded by a mix of older cottages, period houses and more modern homes. Many properties have larger gardens than you find in town, with long boundaries and mature hedges and trees. Village homes often need a careful approach: matching older bricks and tiles, working around established gardens and keeping work tidy for neighbours. Francis works on every job himself, so you know exactly who is on site. ### Property types Francis works on in Toddington Period cottages and older housesOlder properties around the green and the historic centre often have older brickwork, clay tiles and chimneys that need sympathetic repair. Larger family homesMany homes have bigger gardens with long fence lines, gates and patios, so fencing and landscaping are common requests. Modern infill and estatesNewer homes around the edges of the village bring the usual issues with lightweight fencing and small patios. ### Common jobs in Toddington - Long fence runs and gates - Landscaping and patios - Roof repairs on older homes - Brickwork and garden walls - Gutter clearing near trees - Driveway and patio cleaning Services in Toddington ## Everything your Toddington property needs ### Fencing in Toddington New fence panels, posts, gravel boards and gates, plus storm repairs. Fencing details → ### Landscaping in Toddington Garden clear-outs, patios, borders and tidy, low-maintenance outdoor spaces. Landscaping details → ### Roof Repairs in Toddington Slipped or broken tiles, leaks and ridge work, with guaranteed workmanship. Roof Repairs details → ### Guttering & uPVC in Toddington Gutter repairs, clearing and replacement, plus fascias and soffits. Guttering & uPVC details → ### Brickwork in Toddington Garden walls, small builds and brick repairs, finished to match. Brickwork details → ### Repointing in Toddington Raking out and repointing tired mortar to protect your walls from the weather. Repointing details → ### Exterior Cleaning in Toddington Driveways, patios, paths and walls, cleaned back to their best. Exterior Cleaning details → ### Handyman Services in Toddington The small jobs you keep putting off, done properly in one visit. Handyman Services details → ### Property Repairs in Toddington General repairs inside and out to keep your home in good order. Property Repairs details → Why choose Crown ## Why Toddington homeowners call Francis ### Owner-operated Francis quotes and carries out every Toddington job himself. ### Local coverage Toddington is a short drive north of Dunstable. ### £100k insured Public liability insurance on every job. ### Licensed waste carrier Environment Agency licence CBDU430346. ### Guaranteed work Roofing, fencing and brickwork workmanship guaranteed. Francis spent years renovating and maintaining his own properties and helping family and friends with theirs before turning those skills into Crown Property Services. Customers across Toddington, Dunstable and Houghton Regis and the wider Bedfordshire area deal with him directly from the first message to the finished job. Local issues ## Common property problems in Toddington ### Exposed rural gardens Gardens backing onto open fields catch more wind, putting extra strain on fences and gates. ### Older materials Older brick, clay tiles and lime mortar need matching rather than replacing with modern materials that look out of place. ### Trees and hedges Mature trees fill gutters and drop debris onto roofs and patios, encouraging moss and blockages. ### Longer boundaries Larger plots mean more fencing to look after, and one weak section can let the whole run down. Local know-how ## Looking after a home in Toddington ### Roofs on older village homes Clay-tiled and older concrete-tiled roofs around Toddington are often well past their first few decades. Slipped tiles and cracked ridge mortar are the usual early signs. Replacing them with matching tiles keeps the roof watertight and stops a small repair turning into hidden damage to battens and timbers below. ### Driveways and gravel Many village homes have longer driveways, often gravel or block paving. Edging keeps gravel where it belongs, and cleaning block paving stops moss and weeds making it slippery and uneven. ### Outbuildings and garden walls Older properties often have brick garden walls, sheds and outbuildings that need repointing, brick repairs or new roofing felt. Small repairs keep them useful for years longer. ### Long boundaries and open fields Many Toddington gardens back onto farmland and open countryside. The wind has a clear run at these boundaries, so fences need properly set posts and sturdy panels or closeboard to cope. Gates on long driveways take a lot of use and benefit from strong posts and good hinges. ### Respecting older village homes Around the green and older lanes, homes built from traditional brick and clay tile need repairs that blend in. Matching materials and suitable mortars keep a period property looking right, which matters in a village where neighbours notice. ### Established gardens Larger plots often have mature hedges, trees and borders. Landscaping here is usually about giving structure, with a level patio, clean edging and a path to the shed, while keeping what already works in the garden. ### Close to the M1, easy to reach Toddington's position close to the M1 and a short drive from Dunstable makes it straightforward for Francis to visit for quotes and to get materials to site. Crown Property Services works across Toddington and the neighbouring towns of Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard, Harpenden, as part of wider coverage across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire from its base in Dunstable. Wherever you are in Toddington, the same person quotes the job, does the work and stands behind it. Who does the work ## Working directly with Francis in Toddington 07543 147317 When you book property maintenance with Crown Property Services, you are not booking a company with an office, a sales team and a rota of subcontractors. You are booking Francis. He is the person who answers the phone, looks at your photos, gives you the price and turns up to do the work. If you have a question halfway through the job, the person who knows the answer is standing in your garden. Francis spent many years as an HGV driver before setting up the business. Throughout that time he was renovating and maintaining his own properties and helping family and friends with their repairs. That practical, hands-on experience is what Crown Property Services is built on: real work on real homes, not theory. Every job is covered by £100,000 public liability insurance. Francis is a registered waste carrier with the Environment Agency (licence CBDU430346), which means old materials and waste from your job are removed and disposed of legally; you will not find them dumped down a country lane with your address on them. Workmanship on roofing, fencing and brickwork is guaranteed. Quotes are free and can be given from photos or a site visit. Francis works Monday to Saturday, 08:30 to 18:30, across Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard, Toddington, Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, St Albans, Harpenden and Redbourn. Payment is by bank transfer (BACS) or cash; card payments are not accepted. How it works ## How a job in Toddington works - 1 ### Photos or site visit Send photos of the job or ask Francis to come and look. He checks the problem, access and what is causing it. - 2 ### Clear diagnosis You are told plainly what is wrong, what needs doing and what does not. - 3 ### Free, clear quote A straightforward price before any work starts. No obligation. - 4 ### Francis does the work The same person who quoted the job carries it out, using materials suited to your property. - 5 ### Tidy finish Waste is removed under a registered waste carrier licence and you check the work with Francis. Roofing, fencing and brickwork are guaranteed. Questions answered ## Toddington FAQs ### Do you serve Toddington? +Yes. Toddington is a short drive north of Dunstable. Crown Property Services covers Toddington along with Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard, Toddington, Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, St Albans, Harpenden and Redbourn. ### How fast can you reach Toddington? +Toddington is a short drive north of Dunstable. Francis works Monday to Saturday, 08:30 to 18:30. Get in touch and he will let you know his next available slot for a quote or the job itself. ### How much does work cost in Toddington? +Every job is priced on what it needs, so there is no fixed price list. Send photos of the job and Francis will give you a free, clear quote. Quotes can also be given from a site visit in Toddington. ### Do you offer emergency repairs in Toddington? +If you have storm damage or a leak, contact Francis with photos as soon as possible and he will tell you his earliest availability. Standard working hours are Monday to Saturday, 08:30 to 18:30. ### Can you fence a long rural boundary in Toddington? +Yes. Send photos and a rough length of the boundary and Francis will quote for posts, panels or closeboard to suit how exposed the garden is. ### Do you do landscaping for larger Toddington gardens? +Yes. Clearances, patios, paths, edging and borders are all part of the landscaping service. Send photos and a description for a free quote. ### Do you work in Toddington village and the surrounding area? +Yes. Toddington is a short drive from Francis's Dunstable base. ### Can you match older bricks and tiles in Toddington? +Matching materials are used as closely as possible so repairs blend in with older properties. ### Are you insured? +Yes. Francis holds £100,000 public liability insurance. ### Do you guarantee your work? +Workmanship on all roofing, fencing and brickwork projects is guaranteed. ### Do you take waste away? +Yes. Francis is a registered waste carrier with the Environment Agency (licence CBDU430346). ### How do I pay? +By bank transfer (BACS) or cash. Card payments are not accepted. Allow optional cookies to load the map. Cookie settings ### Nearby areas - Dunstable - Houghton Regis - Leighton Buzzard - HarpendenAll areas covered → ## Got a job in Toddington?Get it quoted today. Send a photo for a free, no-obligation quote. Insured with £100,000 public liability cover, and you deal with Francis from start to finish. Get My Free QuoteCall 07543 147317 Crown Property Services Sandringham Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5UP Services - Fencing - Landscaping - Roof Repairs - Guttering & uPVC - Brickwork - Repointing - Exterior Cleaning - Handyman Services - Property Repairs 07543 147317 crownpropertys08@outlook.com Mon–Sat, 08:30–18:30 Waste carrier licence CBDU430346 Payment by bank transfer or cash. © 2026 Crown Property ServicesAboutProperty Maintenance ServicesBedfordshire & Hertfordshire Service AreasOur WorkReviewsContactPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyCookie settingsTerms & Conditions 07543 147317Free Quote