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.
Washington sits within our coverage for new fencing and gates, as do neighbouring Chester-le-Street, Felling and Houghton-Le-Spring. Before giving a price we want to see the property: the condition of what's there now, the access, and anything that might need extra work. The guide range for the North East is £1,100–£2,700 including VAT, and your written quote will spell out exactly what that covers.
- Guide price
- £1,100–£2,700 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 days for a typical garden
- Postcodes
- NE37 and NE38
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Sunderland
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
What should you budget for new fencing and gates in Washington?
Below is a breakdown of typical costs for new fencing and gates in Washington. Because rates in the North East are about 10% below the national guide, the overall guide comes to £1,100–£2,700, including VAT. Size, materials and access move the figure, and a free-of-charge survey settles it.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Washington |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What moves the price up or down:
- 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
Local housing and new fencing and gates
Tyneside flats, pairs of upper and lower flats behind a terraced front, are a distinctive feature of Newcastle and Gateshead. Sunderland is known for its single-storey terraced 'Sunderland cottages', and both cities have Victorian brick and stone terraces, interwar estates and post-war housing. Washington was built as a new town from the 1960s.
Cold North Sea winds and sea frets affect the coast at Tynemouth and South Shields, and former coal workings underlie parts of the area.
With that background in mind, here is how we typically handle new fencing and gates for homes in Washington, from the first visit to the finished result.
Do you need permission in Washington?
Homes in Washington come under the regulations for England, summarised below. We don't rely on general rules alone: we confirm the position for your address with the council before a quote goes out.
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
A visit to your home
We begin by looking at the job in person. During the free survey we discuss options, materials and budget for new fencing and gates, and photograph or measure anything the quote needs to reflect.
Quote in writing
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
We handle the paperwork side: checking whether planning permission or building control approval is needed, submitting applications where they are, and scheduling the trades and materials around your dates.
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.
Why homeowners choose us
Frequently asked questions
Do I need planning permission in Washington?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Washington 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.
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.
How long will new fencing and gates take?
On a typical home, allow 1–3 days for a typical garden. Larger projects, older buildings and extra work found once things are opened up can extend that, while simpler jobs may be shorter. Your quote includes an estimate of time on site, and your point of contact keeps you updated on the programme as the work progresses.
How much does a new fence cost?
About 20m of new panel or closeboard fencing with concrete posts costs £1,100–£2,700, 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 long does it take to replace a fence?
Replacing a typical 20m garden fence usually takes one to two days, including taking down the old fence, setting posts in concrete and fitting panels or boards. Longer runs, slopes, hard ground and gates take longer. Post concrete needs time to set before panels are fully loaded. We give you an expected timeline with your quote.
Near Washington
Coverage for Washington spans NE37 and NE38. Close by, Chester-le-Street, Felling and Houghton-Le-Spring are covered too, and the rest of our UK-wide area follows the same survey-then-quote process from start to finish.