How much does fencing cost in the UK?
Fencing costs £60 to £140 in the UK, typically around £90 per metre. What moves the price most is total length in metres, so a simpler job sits near the bottom of that range and a larger or higher-spec one near the top. Prices reviewed June 2026.
Fencing is priced by the metre, supplied and fitted. The panel type and height, and whether you use concrete posts and gravel boards, are what move the price.
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Fencing cost breakdown
Typical fencing costs, by the unit:
| What | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| Per metre, supplied and fitted | £60 to £140 per metre |
| + Add a matching gate | add £150 to £450 |
| 10 metres | £600 to £1,400 |
| 20 metres (typical) | £1,200 to £2,800 |
| 40 metres | £2,400 to £5,600 |
What's included in the price?
Typical fencing prices include:
- Posts, panels and gravel boards
- Concreting the posts
- Removal of the old fence
- Fitting and clearance
What changes the price?
The things that move fencing prices most:
Total length in metres
Panel type and height (closeboard costs more than lap)
Concrete versus timber posts and gravel boards
Sloping ground and any gates
Does where you live change the cost?
In London, fencing typically costs around £120 per metre, about 30% above the UK average of £90. In the North, Scotland and Wales the guide figure is nearer £85.
| Region | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands / East (UK average) | £60 | £90 | £140 |
| London | £80 | £120 | £180 |
| South East / South West | £70 | £100 | £160 |
| North / Scotland / Wales | £55 | £85 | £130 |
Guide prices per metre, scaled with the same regional multipliers as the calculator. Not quotes.
Fencing cost in major UK cities
| City | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | £50 | £75 | £120 |
| Birmingham | £60 | £90 | £140 |
| Bristol | £65 | £100 | £150 |
| Cardiff | £55 | £85 | £130 |
| Edinburgh | £60 | £90 | £140 |
| Glasgow | £55 | £80 | £130 |
| Leeds | £55 | £85 | £130 |
| Liverpool | £55 | £85 | £130 |
| London | £80 | £120 | £180 |
| Manchester | £60 | £85 | £130 |
| Newcastle | £55 | £80 | £130 |
| Sheffield | £55 | £85 | £130 |
City guide estimates, scaled by local labour costs. Indicative averages for fencing, not quotes.
Fairly consistent nationally, with London a little higher on labour.
Common questions
How much does fencing cost per metre?
Supplied and fitted, fencing is typically £60 to £140 per metre, so a 20 metre run is roughly £1,200 to £2,800 depending on the panels, height and posts.
Are concrete fence posts worth it?
Concrete posts and gravel boards cost a little more than timber but last far longer and stop the panels rotting at the base, so they usually work out cheaper over the life of the fence.
How much does it cost to fence a garden?
A typical 20 metre run costs £1,200 to £2,800 supplied and fitted, which works out at roughly £110 to £250 per standard 1.8m panel including posts and labour. Concrete posts and gravel boards sit at the top of that range but usually outlast two sets of panels. Add £150 to £450 for a matching gate.
Who pays for a fence between neighbours?
Whoever owns the boundary, which the title deeds sometimes show with a T-mark on the plan. There is usually no legal obligation to have a fence at all, so in practice most neighbours agree to split the cost of a shared boundary. Whatever you agree, confirm it in a text or email before the installer books the job.
Do I need planning permission for a 2 metre fence?
A fence up to 2 metres tall is permitted development in most gardens. The main exceptions are fences next to a highway, where the limit is 1 metre, and listed properties or conservation areas. Trellis on top of a 2 metre fence technically takes it over the limit, which is worth knowing before a neighbour dispute makes it relevant.
Can I put up fencing myself?
Yes, fencing is one of the more DIY-friendly jobs, and doing it yourself saves the fitting labour on the £60 to £140 per metre rate, leaving mainly panels, posts and postcrete to buy. The hard parts are digging post holes to a true line and getting posts plumb and evenly spaced. On sloping or clay ground it is heavy going, and a leaning run is obvious, so hire help if you are unsure.
These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing.