Fencing and gates in Stourbridge

Fencing and gates in Stourbridge: approvals and local details

Before replacing a boundary fence in Stourbridge, confirm who owns it — your deeds often show this — and agree the line with your neighbour. Planning permission from Dudley 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.
Adding trellis on top? Treat it as part of the fence height when checking the limits.

Postcode district: DY8
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Choices to weigh up in Stourbridge

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.

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.

Fencing and gates prices in Stourbridge

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. A free survey turns this guide into a fixed, itemised price.

Your questions answered

Do I need to tell my neighbour about a new fence?

It's not usually a legal requirement for a fence on your own land, but it's good practice and avoids disputes. If the fence is shared or ownership is unclear, agree the work in writing first. We may need access to their side for a short time, so a quick conversation before we start helps.

How do I book a survey in Stourbridge?

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.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Stourbridge?

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 Dudley Council.

Fencing and gates near Stourbridge

Other work we do in Stourbridge

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