Fencing and gates in Nuneaton

What should you know before starting in Nuneaton?

Before replacing a boundary fence in Nuneaton, confirm who owns it — your deeds often show this — and agree the line with your neighbour. Planning permission from Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough 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.
Closeboard copes with wind better than lightweight lap panels in exposed Nuneaton gardens.

Postcode district: CV11
Planning and building control: Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
From our West Bromwich base: 22 miles

Which option fits your home?

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.

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.

What does your fence or gate cost in Nuneaton?

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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Nuneaton address.

Questions about fencing and gates in Nuneaton

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 Nuneaton do you work in?

We cover CV11 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Nuneaton, neighbouring Bedworth and Atherstone are covered too.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Nuneaton?

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 Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.

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