How much does fencing cost?
Fencing is priced by the run length (or number of panels). Enter your fence length below for a region-adjusted installed estimate.
What affects fencing cost
- 1Length and height
Priced per metre or per panel; taller fences (over 1.8 m) and longer runs cost more.
- 2Posts
Concrete posts and gravel boards cost more than timber but last far longer and rot-proof the base — usually worth it.
- 3Ground and access
Sloping ground, hard digging and removing an old fence all add labour.
New boundary fencing is a quick, visible tidy-up before a sale, and a low-maintenance spec (concrete posts, treated panels) is one less thing for a buyer or tenant to inherit. Price it by the metre and don't skimp on the posts.
Fencing costs (indicative, installed)
| Type | Per metre | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Panel + timber posts | £55 – £90/m | Value option |
| Panel + concrete posts | £75 – £120/m | Longer-lasting |
| Closeboard / feather-edge | £90 – £160/m | Stronger, made on site |
| Per 1.8 m panel | — | £90 – £220 each |
Includes posts and fitting. Removing old fencing, gravel boards and sloping ground add cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does fencing cost per metre?+
Panel fencing with timber posts typically costs £55–£90 per metre installed; with concrete posts and gravel boards £75–£120; closeboard £90–£160. A 15 m run is roughly £850–£1,800.
Are concrete or timber fence posts better?+
Concrete posts cost more up front but don't rot at the base — the usual failure point of timber posts — so they last much longer and are generally the better value over time.
Related tools & guides
Want to know how these figures are calculated? See our cost methodology.
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