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.
We offer new fencing and gates across Herefordshire, and Hereford is one of the places we cover, along with nearby Ross-on-Wye, Leominster and Ledbury. Before anything is agreed we visit, check the existing structure and talk through your options. You then receive a written quote setting out the full scope; for most homes in the West Midlands it sits within £1,200–£2,900 including VAT.
- Guide price
- £1,200–£2,900 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 days for a typical garden
- Postcodes
- HR1
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Herefordshire
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Fencing and gates prices in Hereford
To help you plan, we show what new fencing and gates typically costs in Hereford instead of holding figures back for a sales call. The range is £1,200–£2,900 with VAT, using rates in the West Midlands that are about 2% below the national guide. A free survey then fixes your actual price.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Hereford |
|---|---|---|
| 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–£2,900 |
| Composite or long runs with gates | Composite or premium fencing, longer runs, or a driveway gate. | £2,900–£6,900 |
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’s included?
- Measured survey of each fence run, levels and slopes
- Removal and disposal of the old fence and posts
- Concrete or timber gravel boards to keep panels off the soil
- Post caps and capping rails where specified
- Gates hung with hinges, latches and locks
- Site cleared and waste removed
Homes in Herefordshire
Herefordshire is known for black-and-white timber-framed buildings, especially in villages around Weobley, Pembridge and Eardisland. Old Red Sandstone is used widely in churches, farmhouses and walls, Hereford has Victorian terraces and interwar suburbs, and market towns such as Leominster, Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye mix historic centres with newer estates.
A mild, rural county with frost-prone valleys; the Wye and Lugg flood regularly, so ground levels and drainage matter for outdoor work.
That variety is why a guide price for new fencing and gates in Hereford is only a starting point; the survey shows what your particular property needs.
Do you need permission in Hereford?
For anyone in Hereford, the relevant framework is England's. The summary below is general, so we always contact the council about your address before putting a price in writing.
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 arrange a free site survey on a date convenient to you. We measure up, look at the existing structure and access, and discuss your plans for new fencing and gates so the price reflects your home.
Written quote
We put everything into a written, fixed-price quote: the specification, what's excluded, staged payments and the expected time on site. Take whatever time you need to decide; there's no pressure to commit.
Dates and permissions
With the quote agreed, we book the work in and handle preparation: permissions where needed, building control notifications, material orders and access arrangements for your Hereford property.
Build and hand over
On site, the agreed plan is followed and any change is put in writing first. At completion we do a final clean, go through the snagging list with you and leave you with the relevant documents.
How we work
Common questions
How much does a new fence cost?
About 20m of new panel or closeboard fencing with concrete posts costs £1,200–£2,900, 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.
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.
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.
Who do I deal with during the job?
One point of contact manages your project from survey to handover. They schedule the trades working under our contract, keep you updated on progress, and are the person to call with any question. You don't need to coordinate builders, electricians or decorators separately, because that is part of what we do.
Is the price fixed?
Yes, for the specification we agree. Your written quote sets out exactly what is included at a fixed price. It only changes if you ask for something different, or if a problem the survey could not reasonably reveal later needs extra work. In either case we explain the change and confirm it in writing before going ahead.
Near Hereford
From HR1 to the edges of Hereford and on into Ross-on-Wye, Leominster and Ledbury, we can arrange a site visit and a written quote for your project, planned around dates that work for you.