Fencing and gates in Moseley

Planning your fence or gate in Moseley

Fences and gates up to 2 metres high don't usually need planning permission in Moseley; next to a road used by vehicles the limit is 1 metre. Above those heights, or around a listed building, check with Birmingham City Council first.

Elsewhere in the garden, fences and gates can be up to 2 m high under permitted development.
Your title plan may show who is responsible for each boundary.
Adding trellis on top? Treat it as part of the fence height when checking the limits.

Postcode district: B13
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 7 miles

Which options suit homes in Moseley?

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.

Slatted and composite fencing

Horizontal slatted timber gives a modern look and lets some air and light through, which suits contemporary gardens. Composite fencing, made from wood fibre and plastic, doesn't need painting or treating and won't rot. Both cost more than standard fences, and composite systems have their own posts and fixings.

What does your fence or gate cost in Moseley?

For a home in Moseley, 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 Moseley address.

Before you book in Moseley

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.

How do I book a survey in Moseley?

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.

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 Moseley?

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 Birmingham City Council.

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Other work we do in Moseley

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