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 Strabane 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 Northern Ireland should budget £1,050–£2,600 including VAT, with work typically taking 1–3 days for a typical garden.
- Guide price
- £1,050–£2,600 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 days for a typical garden
- Postcodes
- BT82
- Planning rules
- Northern Ireland
- Local area
- County Tyrone
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much do new fencing and gates cost in Strabane?
Here is how the guide price for new fencing and gates breaks down in Strabane. We start from national figures and adjust for Northern Ireland, which comes out about 14% below the national guide. The resulting range, VAT included, is £1,050–£2,600, and a survey, at no cost to you, firms it up.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Strabane |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs or a short run | Replacing a few panels and posts, or a short run of up to about 6m. | £250–£750 |
| Typical garden boundary | About 20m of panel or closeboard fencing with concrete posts and gravel boards. | £1,050–£2,600 |
| Composite or long runs with gates | Composite or premium fencing, longer runs, or a driveway gate. | £2,600–£6,000 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- Fence style and material: panels, closeboard or composite
- Post type: concrete, timber or aluminium
- Ground conditions, slopes and removal of the old fence
- Number, size and type of gates
What does the job include in Strabane?
- Measured survey of each fence run, levels and slopes
- Removal and disposal of the old fence and posts
- 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
Local housing and new fencing and gates
Tyrone is largely rural, with detached houses and bungalows on individual plots across the countryside, many finished in render or roughcast. Omagh, Dungannon, Cookstown and Strabane have Victorian terraced streets, post-war estates and newer developments, and stone farmhouses survive in older rural areas.
Rural detached homes commonly take extensions, loft rooms, porches and driveways, and older houses may need re-roofing and re-rendering. Town terraces suit rear extensions and window replacement.
Knowing the typical building types in County Tyrone helps, but a survey of your own home in Strabane is what decides the right approach to new fencing and gates.
Do you need permission in Strabane?
Planning law differs across the UK. For a home in Strabane, it is the Northern Ireland rules below that count, and we check them with the council ahead of any quote.
In Northern Ireland, fences, walls and gates have similar height limits under permitted development, lower next to a road.
Building control approval is not needed for ordinary fences.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
From survey to handover
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.
Your fixed price
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
Next comes planning the work itself. We set a start date that suits you, line up the right trades, and make sure any approvals for new fencing and gates are in place before the first day on site.
Build and hand over
The work is carried out to the agreed specification, with floors and furniture protected and the site kept tidy. At the end we clean up, walk through the finished job with you and hand over any certificates.
Why homeowners choose us
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
How much will new fencing and gates cost in Strabane?
As a guide, expect to pay £1,050–£2,600 including VAT for new fencing and gates in Strabane. That range is adjusted for Northern Ireland, which runs about 14% below the national guide. Where your project lands depends on size, materials, access and the condition of what is already there. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey of your home.
Do I need planning permission in Strabane?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Strabane is in Northern Ireland, so Northern Ireland's rules apply. Many smaller jobs need no planning application, but some still need building control approval. We check what applies to your address before quoting.
Nearby towns
Homes across BT82 in Strabane are within our coverage, as are those in Derry/Londonderry, Omagh and Limavady. If you are just outside these areas, ask anyway, because we work right across the UK.