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.
From a first conversation about new fencing and gates to the day the site is cleared, homeowners in Nottingham deal with us directly. We come out to measure up at no cost, explain the choices in plain terms and send a written quote. For context, comparable work in the East Midlands usually falls within £1,150–£2,900 including VAT, and it is available across NG1, NG2, NG3 and NG7.
- Guide price
- £1,150–£2,900 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 days for a typical garden
- Postcodes
- NG1, NG2, NG3 and NG7
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Nottinghamshire
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
What should you budget for new fencing and gates in Nottingham?
Prices for new fencing and gates vary from house to house, but in Nottingham most projects fall within £1,150–£2,900 including VAT. That reflects costs in the East Midlands, about 4% below the national guide. Treat the table as a budgeting aid; the written figure follows a survey we carry out for free.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Post type: concrete, timber or aluminium
- Number, size and type of gates
Scope of the work
- 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
- Panels or boards fixed level or stepped to follow the ground
- Post caps and capping rails where specified
- Gates hung with hinges, latches and locks
Building in Nottingham
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.
So when we survey a Nottingham property for new fencing and gates, the first step is working out how it was built and what has been changed since.
Planning and building rules in Nottingham
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each handle planning a little differently. Nottingham comes under England, covered below, and we raise any questions with the council before your quote is finalised.
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.
From survey to handover
Survey and measure
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.
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.
Booking the work
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.
On site to finish
The work is carried out to the agreed specification, with floors and furniture protected and the site kept tidy. At the end we clean up, walk through the finished job with you and hand over any certificates.
How we work
Common 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.
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.
Do you cover West Bridgford, Arnold and Hucknall?
Yes. As well as Nottingham, we cover West Bridgford, Arnold and Hucknall and the rest of Nottinghamshire. Our coverage is UK-wide, so the process is the same wherever you are: a free site survey, a quote in writing that fixes the price for the agreed scope, and one point of contact while the work is planned and carried out.
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.
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.
Nearby towns
Coverage for Nottingham spans NG1, NG2, NG3 and NG7. Close by, West Bridgford, Arnold and Hucknall are covered too, and the rest of our UK-wide area follows the same survey-then-quote process from start to finish.