Fencing and gates in Tividale

Planning your fence or gate in Tividale

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

Fences next to a road or the footpath beside it are limited to 1 m without planning permission.
Adding trellis on top? Treat it as part of the fence height when checking the limits.
Your title plan may show who is responsible for each boundary.

Postcode district: B69
Planning and building control: Sandwell Council
From our West Bromwich base: 2 miles

Which option fits your home?

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.

How much should you budget in Tividale?

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

Questions about fencing and gates in Tividale

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 Tividale do you work in?

We cover B69 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Tividale, neighbouring Great Bridge and Tipton 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 Tividale?

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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More services in Tividale

Fence down after a storm? Call 0800 088 6248 and we'll come and measure your boundaries in Tividale.