Fencing and gates in Tipton

Planning your fence or gate in Tipton

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

Your title plan may show who is responsible for each boundary.
Concrete posts and gravel boards don't rot at ground level.
Elsewhere in the garden, fences and gates can be up to 2 m high under permitted development.

Postcode district: DY4
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 3 miles

Which options suit homes in Tipton?

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.

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.

What does your fence or gate cost in Tipton?

For a home in Tipton, 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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Fencing and gates in Tipton: common questions

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.

Which postcodes in Tipton do you work in?

We cover DY4 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Tipton, neighbouring Tividale and Coseley are covered too.

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.

Who approves fencing and gates in Tipton?

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 Sandwell Council.

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