Fencing and gates in Codsall

What should you know before starting in Codsall?

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

Driveway gates should open inwards, not out over the pavement.
Elsewhere in the garden, fences and gates can be up to 2 m high under permitted development.
Adding trellis on top? Treat it as part of the fence height when checking the limits.

Postcode district: WV8
Planning and building control: South Staffordshire Council
From our West Bromwich base: 12 miles

Which options suit homes in Codsall?

Side gates and driveway gates

Side gates add security to the path at the side of the house, and driveway gates in timber or metal close off the front. Gates need strong posts, hinges and latches, and wide gates need drop bolts or a centre stop. Driveway gates shouldn't open outwards over the pavement, so they're hung to open inwards.

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.

What does your fence or gate cost in Codsall?

Guide prices start at £60 and run to £230 per linear metre. 1.8 m closeboard fence with concrete posts and gravel boards, old fence removed: around £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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Questions about fencing and gates in Codsall

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.

How do I book a survey in Codsall?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your fence or gate and arrange a time to visit.

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.

Does South Staffordshire Council need to approve my fence or gate?

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 South Staffordshire Council.

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Other work we do in Codsall

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