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 are planning new fencing and gates anywhere in Nottinghamshire, including Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop and Newark-on-Trent, we can visit, measure up and talk through the options. The planning and building regulations we work to are those for England, and we check them for your address before quoting. Prices remain guide figures for the East Midlands, at £1,150–£2,900 including VAT, until the survey is done.
- Guide price
- £1,150–£2,900 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 days for a typical garden
- Planning rules
- England
- Price level
- About 4% below the national guide
- Towns listed
- 12
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much do new fencing and gates cost in Nottinghamshire?
To help you plan, we show what new fencing and gates typically costs in Nottinghamshire instead of holding figures back for a sales call. The range is £1,150–£2,900 with VAT, using rates in the East Midlands that are about 4% below the national guide. A free survey then fixes your actual price.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Nottinghamshire |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- 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
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 posts set in concrete
- Concrete or timber gravel boards to keep panels off the soil
- Post caps and capping rails where specified
- Site cleared and waste removed
Housing across Nottinghamshire
Nottingham has large areas of Victorian red-brick terraces, with Edwardian villas in Mapperley and Sherwood and big interwar council estates. Mansfield, Ashfield and Worksop have brick terraces and post-war housing built for mining communities, while Newark and Southwell keep Georgian centres. New estates continue to appear around Nottingham and the larger towns.
Terraces commonly suit loft rooms, rear extensions and repointing. Interwar semis take side extensions and garage conversions, and older buildings in Newark or Southwell may need conservation-area window choices.
A moderate, fairly dry climate, but the Trent flood plain affects low-lying areas, and former coal workings can influence ground conditions.
Planning and building rules in Nottinghamshire
For anyone in Nottinghamshire, 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.
The four stages
We look at the job
Book a visit and we'll come to you. The survey covers measurements, the state of what's there now and any obvious constraints, so the price that follows is based on your actual home, not an average.
Quote in writing
We turn the survey notes into a written quote. The price is fixed for the specification we agree, and the document sets out materials, scope and payment stages in plain language.
Getting ready
Once you accept, we agree start dates, order materials and deal with any planning, building control or neighbour notices the job needs. You'll know who is coming and when before work begins.
The work itself
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.
How we work
Frequently asked questions
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 much does a new fence cost?
About 20m of new panel or closeboard fencing with concrete posts costs £1,150–£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 much will new fencing and gates cost in Nottinghamshire?
As a guide, expect to pay £1,150–£2,900 including VAT for new fencing and gates in Nottinghamshire. That range is adjusted for the East Midlands, which runs about 4% below 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 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.
Do I need planning permission in Nottinghamshire?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Nottinghamshire is in England, so England's rules apply. Many smaller jobs need no planning application, but some still need building control approval. We check what applies to your address before quoting.
Towns in Nottinghamshire
Looking for new fencing and gates somewhere in Nottinghamshire? Start with the towns below; each links to a page with pricing for your region and coverage details.