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.
We offer new fencing and gates across West Yorkshire, and Batley is one of the places we cover, along with nearby Dewsbury, Heckmondwike and Liversedge. Before anything is agreed we visit, check the existing structure and talk through your options. You then receive a written quote setting out the full scope; for most homes in Yorkshire and the Humber it sits within £1,150–£2,800 including VAT.
- Guide price
- £1,150–£2,800 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–3 days for a typical garden
- Postcodes
- WF12, WF13, WF16 and WF17
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Kirklees
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Fencing and gates prices in Batley
Use the table to gauge the cost of new fencing and gates in Batley before we visit. Figures include VAT and are scaled for Yorkshire and the Humber, coming out about 6% below the national guide, which gives £1,150–£2,800 overall. After a free survey, you receive a fixed written price.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Batley |
|---|---|---|
| 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–£2,800 |
| Composite or long runs with gates | Composite or premium fencing, longer runs, or a driveway gate. | £2,800–£6,600 |
The main things that change the figure:
- Total length and height of fencing
- Post type: concrete, timber or aluminium
- Ground conditions, slopes and removal of the old fence
- Number, size and type of gates
What do you get?
- Measured survey of each fence run, levels and slopes
- Concrete or timber posts set in concrete
- 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
- Site cleared and waste removed
What are homes like around Batley?
Leeds and Bradford are known for back-to-back and through terraces, many in sandstone or millstone grit, with stone-slate roofs on older properties. Halifax, Huddersfield and the Calder valley have mill-town stone terraces climbing steep hillsides, and interwar semis, post-war estates and newer housing surround the larger towns.
Back-to-backs and through terraces often suit dormer loft conversions and careful kitchen layouts. Stone properties commonly need repointing with suitable mortar, roof repairs and window replacement, and hillside plots can need retaining walls.
None of this holds for every street in Batley, which is why we look at your actual house before pricing new fencing and gates rather than assuming from its age alone.
Do you need permission in Batley?
Which rules apply depends on where you live. For Batley, the answer is England, and the points below reflect that; we verify them with the council before quoting.
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
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.
Written quote
We put everything into a written, fixed-price quote: the specification, what's excluded, staged payments and the expected time on site. Take whatever time you need to decide; there's no pressure to commit.
Dates and permissions
Preparation matters as much as the build. We agree access, parking and working hours with you, order materials in good time, and confirm any permissions so the job isn't held up once it starts.
Finish and handover
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 Batley?
It depends on the work, the size of the project, your property type and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. Batley 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.
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 £1,150–£2,800, 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.
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 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.
Also covering areas around Batley
Homes across WF12, WF13, WF16 and WF17 in Batley are within our coverage, as are those in Dewsbury, Heckmondwike and Liversedge. If you are just outside these areas, ask anyway, because we work right across the UK.