Fencing and gates in Rugby

Planning your fence or gate in Rugby

Before replacing a boundary fence in Rugby, confirm who owns it — your deeds often show this — and agree the line with your neighbour. Planning permission from Rugby Borough 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.
Concrete posts and gravel boards don't rot at ground level.
Driveway gates should open inwards, not out over the pavement.

Postcode district: CV21
Planning and building control: Rugby Borough Council
From our West Bromwich base: 32 miles

Options to consider in Rugby

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.

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 Rugby

Prices in Rugby match the rest of our area: £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 Rugby address.

Before you book in Rugby

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.

Which postcodes in Rugby do you work in?

We cover CV21 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Rugby, neighbouring Walsgrave and Binley are covered too.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Rugby?

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 Rugby Borough Council.

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Other home improvements in Rugby

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