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.
If you live in Barnstaple and are weighing up new fencing and gates, the starting point is a visit to measure up and talk through what you want, which costs nothing. We cover homes across EX31 and EX32, and a typical project of this kind in the South West lands somewhere in the £1,200–£3,100 bracket, including VAT. The exact figure depends on size, access and the finish you choose.
- Guide price
- £1,200–£3,100 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 days for a typical garden
- Postcodes
- EX31 and EX32
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Devon
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Fencing and gates prices in Barnstaple
Here is how the guide price for new fencing and gates breaks down in Barnstaple. 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 Barnstaple |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- Total length and height of fencing
- Fence style and material: panels, closeboard or composite
- Post type: concrete, timber or aluminium
- Ground conditions, slopes and removal of the old fence
What do you get?
- Measured survey of each fence run, levels and slopes
- Removal and disposal of the old fence and posts
- Concrete or timber posts set in concrete
- 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 Barnstaple?
Devon is known for cob and thatch cottages, especially in mid and east Devon, alongside granite on Dartmoor and red sandstone around Exeter. Exeter and Plymouth have Georgian and Victorian terraces, Plymouth's centre was largely rebuilt after the war, and seaside towns such as Torquay and Exmouth have rendered villas and newer estates.
Cob and stone homes need breathable lime plaster and render rather than cement. Victorian terraces suit loft rooms and window replacement, while post-war and newer homes often take extensions, rendering and roofline renewal.
That mix of housing shapes how we approach new fencing and gates in Barnstaple: the age and construction of your home affect the materials, the method and, in the end, the price.
Do you need permission in Barnstaple?
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each handle planning a little differently. Barnstaple comes under England, covered below, and we raise any questions with the council before your quote is finalised.
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.
The four stages
We look at the job
It starts with a survey at the property, free of charge. We check condition, access and services, ask how you want the finished result to look, and answer any questions you have about new fencing and gates.
Written quote
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.
Dates and permissions
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
Our trades complete new fencing and gates while your point of contact keeps you updated. When everything is finished, we clear the site, take away waste and go through the result with you before handover.
What you can expect from us
Questions about new fencing and gates in Barnstaple
Which postcodes in Barnstaple do you cover?
We cover EX31 and EX32, along with the rest of Devon. 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.
Who owns the fence between me and my neighbour?
Fence ownership is usually shown on the title plan or deeds, sometimes with a T mark on the side of the owner. If it is unclear, it may be shared. Even on your own boundary, it is sensible to talk to neighbours before replacing a fence, agree access and confirm the line. We fit the fence on the line you confirm and can face the good side outwards if you wish.
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.
What kind of gate do I need?
The right gate depends on its job. A side gate for access to the back garden is usually timber or metal, around 0.9m to 1m wide, with a secure lock. Driveway gates are wider, often in pairs, and need strong posts. Composite and metal gates resist warping. We measure the opening, check posts and suggest hinges, latches and locks for security.
Do you cover Bideford, Tiverton and Porthcawl?
Yes. As well as Barnstaple, we cover Bideford, Tiverton and Porthcawl and the rest of Devon. 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.
Nearby towns
Whether you're in the centre of Barnstaple or on its outskirts, EX31 and EX32 addresses are covered. We extend the same service, and the same fixed-price approach, to Bideford, Tiverton and Porthcawl.