Fencing and gates in Amblecote

Before your fence or gate in Amblecote

Fences and gates up to 2 metres high don't usually need planning permission in Amblecote; next to a road used by vehicles the limit is 1 metre. Above those heights, or around a listed building, check with Dudley Council first.

Your title plan may show who is responsible for each boundary.
Adding trellis on top? Treat it as part of the fence height when checking the limits.
Elsewhere in the garden, fences and gates can be up to 2 m high under permitted development.

Postcode district: DY8
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Which option fits your home?

Slatted and composite fencing

Horizontal slatted timber gives a modern look and lets some air and light through, which suits contemporary gardens. Composite fencing, made from wood fibre and plastic, doesn't need painting or treating and won't rot. Both cost more than standard fences, and composite systems have their own posts and fixings.

Closeboard fencing

Vertical featheredge boards nailed to horizontal rails fixed between posts, built in place along the boundary. Closeboard is stronger than panels, copes better with wind and can follow sloping ground more neatly. Damaged boards can be replaced one at a time. It costs more and takes longer to build, but it lasts longer in most gardens.

How much should you budget in Amblecote?

Expect to budget between £60 and £230 per linear metre in Amblecote. 1.8 m closeboard fence with concrete posts and gravel boards, old fence removed: typically £95–£135 per linear metre.

Guide prices for fencing and gates
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Panel fencing with concrete posts	£60 – £95 per linear metre	1.8 m panels, quick to fit
Closeboard with concrete posts	£90 – £135 per linear metre	Stronger, better in exposed gardens
Slatted or composite fencing	£140 – £230 per linear metre	Contemporary look, less upkeep

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Your questions answered

How much does a new fence cost?

In the West Midlands, panel fencing with concrete posts usually costs around £60–£95 per metre fitted, and closeboard with concrete posts around £90–£135 per metre, including removal of the old fence. A 20 m run of closeboard therefore typically costs about £1,900–£2,700. Side gates usually add £200–£550 each, and driveway gates more.

Do you cover Amblecote?

Yes. Amblecote (DY8) is about 8 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

Concrete or timber posts: which is better?

Concrete posts don't rot, so they usually outlast timber posts, and new panels can be slotted in later without replacing them. Timber posts look softer and suit closeboard and some gate posts, but they eventually rot at ground level. In exposed gardens, concrete posts with closeboard or heavy panels are the most robust choice.

Will I need permission from the council in Amblecote?

Not for a fence or gate up to 2 m high, or 1 m beside a road used by vehicles. Above those heights, or around a listed building, check with Dudley Council.

Fencing and gates near Amblecote

Other work we do in Amblecote

Fence down after a storm? Call 0800 088 6248 and we'll come and measure your boundaries in Amblecote.