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 have new fencing and gates on your list for a property in Romford, we can help from the first measurements to the final clean-up. For a typical home, plan for 1–3 days for a typical garden, though larger or more complex jobs take longer. We cover postcodes RM1, RM2, RM5 and RM7 and nearby Hornchurch, Dagenham and Becontree, and every quote we send is fixed for the scope described in it.
- Guide price
- £1,550–£3,900 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 days for a typical garden
- Postcodes
- RM1, RM2, RM5, RM7 and RM11
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Fencing and gates prices in Romford
Every figure below is a guide for new fencing and gates in Romford, inclusive of VAT. Regional pricing for London works out about 30% above the national guide, and the overall span is £1,550–£3,900. The survey costs you nothing, and after it we commit to a firm price for your specification in writing.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Romford |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs or a short run | Replacing a few panels and posts, or a short run of up to about 6m. | £400–£1,150 |
| Typical garden boundary | About 20m of panel or closeboard fencing with concrete posts and gravel boards. | £1,550–£3,900 |
| Composite or long runs with gates | Composite or premium fencing, longer runs, or a driveway gate. | £3,900–£9,100 |
The main things that change the figure:
- Total length and height of fencing
- Fence style and material: panels, closeboard or composite
- Ground conditions, slopes and removal of the old fence
- Number, size and type of gates
What’s included?
- 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
- Post caps and capping rails where specified
- Gates hung with hinges, latches and locks
- Site cleared and waste removed
What are homes like around Romford?
London's housing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often in yellow London stock brick, with Georgian terraces in central districts and mansion blocks across many inner areas. Outer boroughs have large belts of interwar semis, and there are extensive post-war council estates. Many houses have been split into flats, and conservation areas are widespread.
Terraces suit side-return extensions and rear dormer loft conversions; interwar semis commonly take hip-to-gable lofts. Shared party walls, restricted parking and conservation rules often shape the plans and the programme.
For new fencing and gates in Romford, this means checking things like wall construction, roof structure and existing services before we put a figure on paper.
Permissions for new fencing and gates in Romford
Which rules apply depends on where you live. For Romford, the answer is England, and the points below reflect that; we verify them with the council before quoting.
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
Free site survey
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.
Price and scope agreed
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.
On site to finish
The job proceeds in the order set out in the programme, with dust and debris kept under control. Finally we tidy away, inspect the work together and pass the finished project over to you with its paperwork.
What you can expect from us
Fencing and gates in Romford: 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 much will new fencing and gates cost in Romford?
As a guide, expect to pay £1,550–£3,900 including VAT for new fencing and gates in Romford. That range is adjusted for London, which runs about 30% above 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.
How much does a new fence cost?
About 20m of new panel or closeboard fencing with concrete posts costs £1,550–£3,900, 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 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.
Which postcodes in Romford do you cover?
We cover RM1, RM2, RM5 and RM7, along with the rest of London. 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.
Near Romford
Live in Romford? Our coverage takes in the RM1, RM2, RM5 and RM7 postcode areas and reaches out to Hornchurch, Dagenham and Becontree, so homes on the outskirts and in the next town along are included.