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.
Planning new fencing and gates for a home in Corby means making a handful of decisions about materials, layout, finish and timing. We help you work through them at a free survey, then confirm in writing what it will cost for the options you pick. Most projects of this type need 1–3 days for a typical garden, and we cover every NN17 and NN18 address as well as the rest of Northamptonshire.
- Guide price
- £1,150–£2,900 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 days for a typical garden
- Postcodes
- NN17 and NN18
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Northamptonshire
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much do new fencing and gates cost in Corby?
In Corby, guide figures for new fencing and gates sit at £1,150–£2,900, VAT included. We set them using rates for the East Midlands, currently about 4% below the national guide. The table shows what pushes a project towards either end of the range; your own price is set after a free survey.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Corby |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs or a short run | Replacing a few panels and posts, or a short run of up to about 6m. | £300–£850 |
| Typical garden boundary | About 20m of panel or closeboard fencing with concrete posts and gravel boards. | £1,150–£2,900 |
| Composite or long runs with gates | Composite or premium fencing, longer runs, or a driveway gate. | £2,900–£6,700 |
Expect these to shape the final quote:
- 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
Scope of the work
- 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
- Panels or boards fixed level or stepped to follow the ground
- Gates hung with hinges, latches and locks
- Site cleared and waste removed
Homes in Northamptonshire
Orange-brown ironstone is the signature material of many Northamptonshire villages, with limestone and Collyweston stone-slate roofs in the north-east. Northampton has Victorian terraces from its shoemaking era, Corby expanded as a post-war steel town, and Wellingborough, Kettering and Daventry have interwar, post-war and recent estates.
Ironstone cottages often need lime repairs and careful repointing. Terraces suit loft conversions and kitchen extensions, while estate homes commonly take garage conversions, porches and driveways.
If your house in Corby fits one of these patterns, it helps us anticipate what new fencing and gates will involve, though we always confirm the details on site.
Do you need permission in Corby?
The notes below cover England, which is where Corby sits. Rules change and every property is different, so we speak to the council before pricing your job.
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?
A visit to your home
A free survey comes first. It gives us what we need to price new fencing and gates properly, including dimensions, existing materials and access for deliveries, and gives you the chance to ask anything you like.
Quote in writing
Next you receive a written quote with a fixed price for the agreed specification. It lists what is included, what is not, and how payments are staged, so you can compare it properly.
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.
The work itself
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.
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Frequently asked questions
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Nearby towns
We welcome enquiries from all NN17 and NN18 postcodes in Corby, plus Kettering, Market Harborough and Oakham. Each one gets the same survey at no charge and a written price fixed for the work described.