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.
Looking for new fencing and gates in Bristol? We organise the whole job, bringing in the trades it needs under one agreement, and you have a single contact. We cover Bishopsworth, along with villages and suburbs nearby. The rules in England decide what consents are needed, and our guide range of £1,200–£3,100 including VAT gives you a realistic starting point for a budget.
- Guide price
- £1,200–£3,100 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 days for a typical garden
- Planning rules
- England
- Price level
- About 2% above the national guide
- Towns listed
- 1
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Fencing and gates prices in Bristol
Here is how the guide price for new fencing and gates breaks down in Bristol. We start from national figures and adjust for the South West, which comes out about 2% above the national guide. The resulting range, VAT included, is £1,200–£3,100, and a survey, at no cost to you, firms it up.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Bristol |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs or a short run | Replacing a few panels and posts, or a short run of up to about 6m. | £300–£900 |
| Typical garden boundary | About 20m of panel or closeboard fencing with concrete posts and gravel boards. | £1,200–£3,100 |
| Composite or long runs with gates | Composite or premium fencing, longer runs, or a driveway gate. | £3,100–£7,100 |
What moves the price up or down:
- Total length and height of fencing
- Fence style and material: panels, closeboard or composite
- Post type: concrete, timber or aluminium
- Number, size and type of gates
What do you get?
- Measured survey of each fence run, levels and slopes
- Concrete or timber gravel boards to keep panels off the soil
- Panels or boards fixed level or stepped to follow the ground
- Post caps and capping rails where specified
- Gates hung with hinges, latches and locks
- Site cleared and waste removed
Housing across Bristol
Bristol has a strong mix: Georgian terraces and villas in Clifton and Kingsdown, rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraces across Bishopston, Totterdown and Easton, and interwar council estates on the edges. Grey-brown Pennant sandstone is a common walling stone, often with Bath stone dressings, alongside brick, render and newer apartments near the harbour.
Terraced streets often suit loft rooms and side-return extensions, plus stone repointing in lime mortar. Hillside houses can need retaining work for patios and driveways, while interwar homes commonly take rear extensions and new windows.
Exposed, west-facing slopes can catch heavy driving rain, so render, pointing and window seals on those elevations take more weather than sheltered ones.
Do you need permission in Bristol?
Each UK nation sets its own consent rules, and Bristol is in England. What follows is a plain summary; we check the specifics for your property with the council before pricing anything.
In England, fences, walls and gates up to 2 m high are usually permitted development, or up to 1 m where they are next to a road used by vehicles or its footpath. Listed buildings, conservation areas and estates with planning conditions can be stricter.
Building Regulations do not apply to ordinary garden fences, but boundary lines should be agreed with your neighbour first.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
How does the job run?
We look at the job
We begin by looking at the job in person. During the free survey we discuss options, materials and budget for new fencing and gates, and photograph or measure anything the quote needs to reflect.
Quote in writing
You get the price in writing, itemised so you can see where the money goes. As long as the specification stays the same, that is the price you pay for new fencing and gates.
Getting ready
Before anyone starts, we confirm the programme in writing, check whether consents are required and arrange deliveries. If a skip or scaffolding on the road needs a permit, we apply for it.
Build and hand over
During the work we protect the areas around it and tidy up at the end of each day. Once complete, we check the finish, remove our materials and hand over paperwork such as building control sign-off where it applies.
What you can expect from us
Questions about new fencing and gates in Bristol
How much does a new fence cost?
About 20m of new panel or closeboard fencing with concrete posts costs £1,200–£3,100, including removal of the old fence. As a guide, allow roughly £55–£130 per metre plus a small fixed cost for removal and waste. Lap panels sit at the lower end, while closeboard, slatted and composite fencing cost more. Gates, slopes and hard ground add to the price. We confirm a fixed price after measuring.
Which postcodes in Bristol do you cover?
We cover BS3, along with the rest of Bristol. If your postcode is not listed, get in touch anyway: our coverage is UK-wide, and we can usually arrange a survey wherever you live. Enter your postcode in the guide-price tool or contact form and we will confirm.
How do I make my fence last longer?
A fence lasts longer when timber is kept off the soil and protected from moisture. Gravel boards beneath the panels, concrete posts and keeping plants and soil away from the fence all help. Treat timber with a preservative or stain every few years, and replace damaged boards promptly. Composite fencing needs only occasional washing.
Can I stay at home during the work?
In most cases, yes. Most people can live at home throughout, and we plan the work to keep disruption down by protecting floors, agreeing working hours and keeping access routes clear. Bigger jobs affecting kitchens, bathrooms or heating may mean a short spell with reduced facilities, and we talk this through with you at the survey.
How long does it take to replace a fence?
Replacing a typical 20m garden fence usually takes one to two days, including taking down the old fence, setting posts in concrete and fitting panels or boards. Longer runs, slopes, hard ground and gates take longer. Post concrete needs time to set before panels are fully loaded. We give you an expected timeline with your quote.
Towns in Bristol
Below is our list of Bristol towns for new fencing and gates. If yours isn't shown, we may still cover it, so it is worth asking us directly.