Fencing and gates in Catshill

What should you know before starting in Catshill?

Before replacing a boundary fence in Catshill, confirm who owns it — your deeds often show this — and agree the line with your neighbour. Planning permission from Bromsgrove District Council is only needed above 2 m, or above 1 m beside a road.

Your title plan may show who is responsible for each boundary.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 doesn't cover timber fences, only masonry boundary walls.
Adding trellis on top? Treat it as part of the fence height when checking the limits.

Postcode district: B61
Planning and building control: Bromsgrove District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 12 miles

Which options suit homes in Catshill?

Concrete posts and gravel boards

Slotted concrete posts hold panels in place without rotting, and concrete gravel boards along the bottom keep timber clear of wet soil. Concrete posts are heavier to install and more noticeable than timber. Many people put them in when replacing panel fences, because new panels can then be slotted in later without disturbing the posts.

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.

Fencing and gates prices in Catshill

For a home in Catshill, our guide range is £60–£230 per linear metre. 1.8 m closeboard fence with concrete posts and gravel boards, old fence removed: usually £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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Your questions answered

How long does it take to replace a fence?

Most garden fences take one to three days, depending on length, post type and how hard the old posts are to remove. Closeboard takes longer than panels because it's built in place. Post concrete needs time to firm up before panels are fully loaded, which we allow for in the programme.

Which postcodes in Catshill do you work in?

We cover B61 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Catshill, neighbouring Bromsgrove and Rubery are covered too.

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.

Who approves fencing and gates in Catshill?

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 Bromsgrove District Council.

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We'll walk your boundary in Catshill, talk through post types and confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification.