Fencing and gates in Wednesfield

Planning your fence or gate in Wednesfield

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

Closeboard copes with wind better than lightweight lap panels in exposed Wednesfield gardens.
Elsewhere in the garden, fences and gates can be up to 2 m high under permitted development.
Adding trellis on top? Treat it as part of the fence height when checking the limits.

Postcode district: WV11
Planning and building control: City of Wolverhampton Council
From our West Bromwich base: 7 miles

Which options suit homes in Wednesfield?

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 Wednesfield

Expect to budget between £60 and £230 per linear metre in Wednesfield. 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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Wednesfield address.

Before you book in Wednesfield

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.

Which postcodes in Wednesfield do you work in?

We cover WV11 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Wednesfield, neighbouring Willenhall and Fordhouses are covered too.

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.

Does City of Wolverhampton Council need to approve my fence or gate?

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 City of Wolverhampton Council.

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Other work we do in Wednesfield

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