Fencing and gates in Walsgrave

Before your fence or gate in Walsgrave

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

Driveway gates should open inwards, not out over the pavement.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 doesn't cover timber fences, only masonry boundary walls.
Concrete posts and gravel boards don't rot at ground level.

Postcode district: CV2
Planning and building control: Coventry City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 24 miles

Which option fits your home?

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.

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.

Fencing and gates prices in Walsgrave

Expect to budget between £60 and £230 per linear metre in Walsgrave. 1.8 m closeboard fence with concrete posts and gravel boards, old fence removed: typically £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.

Your questions answered

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 Walsgrave do you work in?

We cover CV2 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Walsgrave, neighbouring Wyken and Binley 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.

Will I need permission from the council in Walsgrave?

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 Coventry City Council.

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Email sales@skjhomeimprovements.co.uk with your address in Walsgrave and the rough length of fence you need.