Fencing and gates in Hamstead

Before your fence or gate in Hamstead

Before replacing a boundary fence in Hamstead, confirm who owns it — your deeds often show this — and agree the line with your neighbour. Planning permission from Sandwell 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.
Closeboard copes with wind better than lightweight lap panels in exposed Hamstead gardens.
Elsewhere in the garden, fences and gates can be up to 2 m high under permitted development.

Postcode district: B43
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 3 miles

Options to consider in Hamstead

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.

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 Hamstead?

Prices in Hamstead match the rest of our area: £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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Before you book in Hamstead

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.

Which postcodes in Hamstead do you work in?

We cover B43 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Hamstead, neighbouring Great Barr and Kingstanding are covered too.

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 Sandwell 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 Sandwell Council.

Close to Hamstead

Other work we do in Hamstead

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