Fencing installation is setting fence posts into the ground, usually in concrete, and fixing panels or boards between them to mark a boundary, add privacy or keep children and pets in, with gates fitted where access is needed.
Every house in Irvine is a little different, so we never price new fencing and gates from a brochure. We look at the structure, access and existing finishes first, then put in writing a fixed figure for the scope we settle on. As a rough steer, homeowners in Scotland should budget £1,150–£2,900 including VAT, with work typically taking 1–3 days for a typical garden.
- Guide price
- £1,150–£2,900 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 days for a typical garden
- Postcodes
- KA11 and KA12
- Planning rules
- Scotland
- Local area
- North Ayrshire
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much do new fencing and gates cost in Irvine?
Budgeting for new fencing and gates in Irvine? The numbers below include VAT and are adjusted for Scotland, where costs are about 4% below the national guide. The headline range is £1,150–£2,900. Nothing is final until we have measured up at a free survey and agreed the specification with you.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Irvine |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs or a short run | Replacing a few panels and posts, or a short run of up to about 6m. | £300–£850 |
| Typical garden boundary | About 20m of panel or closeboard fencing with concrete posts and gravel boards. | £1,150–£2,900 |
| Composite or long runs with gates | Composite or premium fencing, longer runs, or a driveway gate. | £2,900–£6,700 |
What moves the price up or down:
- Total length and height of fencing
- Post type: concrete, timber or aluminium
- Ground conditions, slopes and removal of the old fence
- Number, size and type of gates
What do you get?
- Measured survey of each fence run, levels and slopes
- Concrete or timber posts set in concrete
- Concrete or timber gravel boards to keep panels off the soil
- Panels or boards fixed level or stepped to follow the ground
- Gates hung with hinges, latches and locks
- Site cleared and waste removed
What are homes like around Irvine?
Ayr, Kilmarnock and the coastal towns from Largs to Girvan have Victorian sandstone villas and terraces, with red sandstone common in older buildings. Former mining villages have rows of cottages, Irvine was developed as a new town from the 1960s, and harled post-war houses and newer estates are found across the area.
Sandstone homes need careful repointing and stone repairs, and harled houses commonly need re-rendering. Villas and semis suit extensions and loft conversions, and coastal homes often take window and roofline renewal.
Whatever era your Irvine home dates from, we plan new fencing and gates around how it is actually built rather than a one-size-fits-all specification.
Planning and building rules in Irvine
Irvine is in Scotland, so the planning and building rules set out below are the ones that apply. We confirm the details with the council before we quote.
In Scotland, gates, fences and walls up to 2 m high are usually permitted development, with a 1 m limit in front of the house or next to a road.
A building warrant is not needed for ordinary garden fences.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
What happens after you get in touch?
A visit to your home
First, someone visits your home in Irvine to see the space, take measurements and note anything that could affect the work, such as access or the condition of what is there. There is no charge for this visit.
Quote in writing
We turn the survey notes into a written quote. The price is fixed for the specification we agree, and the document sets out materials, scope and payment stages in plain language.
Plan and prepare
Preparation matters as much as the build. We agree access, parking and working hours with you, order materials in good time, and confirm any permissions so the job isn't held up once it starts.
Build and hand over
Work goes ahead as scheduled and you deal with one contact throughout. When the last trade leaves, we clear and clean the site, talk you through what has been done and pass on any certificates and care instructions.
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Common questions
How do you fence a sloping garden?
On a sloping garden, fence panels are usually stepped, so each panel is level and set slightly higher or lower than the one before, with the gap below filled by a gravel board. Closeboard fences can instead follow the slope, giving a smooth top line. The choice depends on how steep the slope is and the look you want. We discuss both at the survey.
Are concrete posts better than timber?
Concrete posts do not rot and are the most durable choice for panel fences, especially on exposed sites. They are heavier and more utilitarian in appearance. Timber posts look more natural and suit closeboard and featheredge fences, but they eventually rot at ground level, even when treated. Aluminium posts suit composite systems. We recommend posts based on your fence style and exposure.
Do you cover Kilwinning, Kilmarnock and Ayr?
Yes. As well as Irvine, we cover Kilwinning, Kilmarnock and Ayr and the rest of Ayrshire. Our coverage is UK-wide, so the process is the same wherever you are: a free site survey, a quote in writing that fixes the price for the agreed scope, and one point of contact while the work is planned and carried out.
How high can my fence be?
Fence height limits depend on planning rules, your home's location, whether it is listed or in a conservation area, and which UK nation you live in. In England, fences up to 2m high are usually permitted development, reduced to 1m next to a road used by vehicles. Higher fences need planning permission. We check the rules for your boundary before quoting.
How long will new fencing and gates take?
On a typical home, allow 1–3 days for a typical garden. Larger projects, older buildings and extra work found once things are opened up can extend that, while simpler jobs may be shorter. Your quote includes an estimate of time on site, and your point of contact keeps you updated on the programme as the work progresses.
Nearby towns
Coverage for Irvine spans KA11 and KA12. Close by, Kilwinning, Kilmarnock and Ayr are covered too, and the rest of our UK-wide area follows the same survey-then-quote process from start to finish.