Fencing and gates in Coseley

Before your fence or gate in Coseley

Fences and gates up to 2 metres high don't usually need planning permission in Coseley; 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.

Elsewhere in the garden, fences and gates can be up to 2 m high under permitted development.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 doesn't cover timber fences, only masonry boundary walls.
Fences next to a road or the footpath beside it are limited to 1 m without planning permission.

Postcode district: WV14
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 4 miles

Which option fits your home?

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.

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.

What does your fence or gate cost in Coseley?

For a home in Coseley, 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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Coseley address.

Fencing and gates in Coseley: common questions

What should I do before the fence goes up?

Clear plants, pots and sheds back from the boundary by about a metre if you can, and lift anything you want to keep. Talk to your neighbour about access and the work. If you know where drains, cables or pipes run near the boundary, tell us at survey.

Which postcodes in Coseley do you work in?

We cover WV14 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Coseley, neighbouring Tipton and Sedgley are covered too.

What guarantee comes with a new fence?

The panels, posts and treated timber carry their manufacturers' guarantees, and the terms for your fence are set out in your quote. Treated timber guarantees often depend on how cuts are treated and how the timber is used, so it's worth reading those conditions. Keep your quote and paperwork in case you need them later.

Will I need permission from the council in Coseley?

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 Coseley

Other work we do in Coseley

Email sales@skjhomeimprovements.co.uk with your address in Coseley and the rough length of fence you need.