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.
In Ashington, as anywhere in Northumberland, the price of new fencing and gates is driven mainly by size, materials and access. Across the North East our guide sits at £1,100–£2,700 with VAT, but restricted parking, a narrow side passage or extra preparation can move the figure either way. That is why every price we give follows a visit to the house.
- Guide price
- £1,100–£2,700 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 days for a typical garden
- Postcodes
- NE62, NE63 and NE64
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Northumberland
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
What should you budget for new fencing and gates in Ashington?
Use the table to gauge the cost of new fencing and gates in Ashington before we visit. Figures include VAT and are scaled for the North East, coming out about 10% below the national guide, which gives £1,100–£2,700 overall. After a free survey, you receive a fixed written price.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Ashington |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs or a short run | Replacing a few panels and posts, or a short run of up to about 6m. | £250–£800 |
| Typical garden boundary | About 20m of panel or closeboard fencing with concrete posts and gravel boards. | £1,100–£2,700 |
| Composite or long runs with gates | Composite or premium fencing, longer runs, or a driveway gate. | £2,700–£6,300 |
Expect these to shape the final quote:
- 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
- Removal and disposal of the old fence and posts
- 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
Homes in Northumberland
Stone dominates rural Northumberland, from sandstone farmhouses and villages to fortified bastle houses in the uplands. Alnwick, Hexham and Morpeth have historic stone centres, Berwick has Georgian streets, and south-east towns such as Ashington, Blyth and Bedlington have colliery terraces. Cramlington grew from the 1960s with planned estates.
The coast is exposed to cold North Sea winds, and the Cheviots and higher moorland see snow and hard frosts in winter.
These patterns matter for new fencing and gates: older walls, roofs and floors in Ashington can need different materials or extra preparation compared with newer homes.
Planning and building rules in Ashington
Ashington is in England, so the planning and building rules set out below are the ones that apply. We confirm the details with the council before we quote.
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.
What happens after you get in touch?
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.
Your fixed price
After the survey we send a quote for new fencing and gates that fixes the price for the scope we've agreed. If you want to change materials or scope, we revise it in writing before anything is booked.
Dates and permissions
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
Work goes ahead as scheduled and you deal with one contact throughout. When the last trade leaves, we clear and clean the site, talk you through what has been done and pass on any certificates and care instructions.
Why homeowners choose us
Fencing and gates in Ashington: questions
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 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.
Can you combine new fencing and gates with other work?
Yes. Because we manage several trades under one contract, we can plan new fencing and gates alongside other work on your Ashington home, such as new windows with rendering, or a kitchen refit with an extension. Combining jobs can reduce repeat set-up such as scaffolding, skips and access, and every element is listed and priced in the same written quote.
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.
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.
Nearby towns
We survey and quote throughout Ashington's NE62, NE63 and NE64 postcodes and in surrounding places such as Bedlington, Blyth and Cramlington. The process and pricing approach are identical in each of them.