Fencing and gates in Quinton

Planning your fence or gate in Quinton

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

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 doesn't cover timber fences, only masonry boundary walls.
Fences next to a road or the footpath beside it are limited to 1 m without planning permission.
Closeboard copes with wind better than lightweight lap panels in exposed Quinton gardens.

Postcode district: B62
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 4 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.

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.

What does your fence or gate cost in Quinton?

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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Fencing and gates in Quinton: common questions

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 Quinton do you work in?

We cover B62 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Quinton, neighbouring Rowley Regis and Halesowen 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 Quinton?

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