Fencing and gates in Perton

Fencing and gates in Perton: approvals and local details

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

Your title plan may show who is responsible for each boundary.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 doesn't cover timber fences, only masonry boundary walls.
Adding trellis on top? Treat it as part of the fence height when checking the limits.

Postcode district: WV6
Planning and building control: South Staffordshire Council
From our West Bromwich base: 10 miles

Choices to weigh up in Perton

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.

Fencing and gates prices in Perton

For a home in Perton, 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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Before you book in Perton

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.

Which postcodes in Perton do you work in?

We cover WV6 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Perton, neighbouring Tettenhall and Codsall 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.

Will I need permission from the council in Perton?

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 South Staffordshire Council.

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Other work we do in Perton

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