Should we move a replacement fence to match the red line on our title plan?
HousingThe fencing contractor drew a new line six inches inside the old posts and said it matched our title plan better. My neighbour came over and said, "Those posts have been there since I moved in. You're changing the boundary."
We own the house in England and want to replace a failing garden fence. I thought using the plan would make the job straightforward. The contractor's quote is £1,450, and he has a slot next week. Neither my neighbour nor I has checked the deeds for anything more specific, and we haven't had professional advice on the disputed position.
[GOV.UK explains that most title plans show general boundaries](https://www.gov.uk/your-property-boundaries/overview), rather than the exact legal line. That leaves both my plan-based confidence and the neighbour's confidence in the old posts needing more care.
How do we keep a necessary fence replacement from turning into an expensive land dispute? I want to clarify the line before authorising removal, while acknowledging that pausing the job may mean losing the contractor's slot. A neat new fence wouldn't be much comfort if we were arguing about where it belonged.