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Garden fencing cost: what it really costs in 2026
Per metre, supplied and fitted.
£85 – £136 /m
Closeboard fencing starts around £85 per metre fitted. Featheredge runs about £102/m and contemporary slatted styles £136/m.
Price by spec
| Option | What it means | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Closeboard panels | The standard, solid value | £85 /m |
| Featheredge | Built in place, stronger | £102 /m |
| Slatted / contemporary | Modern horizontal look | £136 /m |
What actually happens
- Old fence out and posts dug or broken out
- New post holes dug below frost depth
- Posts set in postcrete, lined and levelled
- Panels or rails and boards fitted
- Gravel boards at the base (rot protection)
- Caps, trellis and gates to finish
Popular choices
Slatted cedar and compositeConcrete posts with timber panelsIntegrated trellis tops
Regulations to know
- Maximum 2 metres high without planning permission — 1 metre where it borders a highway
- Ownership matters: check the deeds before replacing a boundary fence the neighbour might own
Tips from the trade
- Concrete posts and gravel boards double a fence's life for small extra cost
- Agree the boundary line with the neighbour before the old fence comes out — cheaper than a dispute
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