Fencing and gates in Kenilworth

Before your fence or gate in Kenilworth

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

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.
Closeboard copes with wind better than lightweight lap panels in exposed Kenilworth gardens.

Postcode district: CV8
Planning and building control: Warwick District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 21 miles

Which options suit homes in Kenilworth?

Panel fencing

Pre-made timber panels, usually 1.83 m wide, slotted between posts. Lap, overlap and slatted panels are quick to fit and the most affordable option. They suit sheltered gardens best. In exposed spots, lightweight panels can rattle or blow out, so heavier panels or closeboard are a better choice there.

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.

Guide prices for Kenilworth

For a home in Kenilworth, 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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Before you book in Kenilworth

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 Kenilworth?

Yes. Kenilworth (CV8) is about 21 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.

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.

Does Warwick District 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 Warwick District Council.

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Your free fencing survey in Kenilworth ends with an itemised quote, with every gate priced on its own line.