Fencing and gates in Willenhall

Planning your fence or gate in Willenhall

Before replacing a boundary fence in Willenhall, confirm who owns it — your deeds often show this — and agree the line with your neighbour. Planning permission from Walsall 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.
Fences next to a road or the footpath beside it are limited to 1 m without planning permission.
Closeboard copes with wind better than lightweight lap panels in exposed Willenhall gardens.

Postcode districts: WV12, WV13
Planning and building control: Walsall Council
From our West Bromwich base: 5 miles

Which option fits your home?

Panel fencing

Pre-made timber panels, usually 1.83 m wide, slotted between posts. Lap, overlap and slatted panels are quick to fit and the most affordable option. They suit sheltered gardens best. In exposed spots, lightweight panels can rattle or blow out, so heavier panels or closeboard are a better choice there.

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.

Fencing and gates prices in Willenhall

For a home in Willenhall, 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.

Questions about fencing and gates in Willenhall

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.

How do I book a survey in Willenhall?

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 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.

Does Walsall 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 Walsall Council.

Fencing and gates near Willenhall

Other home improvements in Willenhall

We'll walk your boundary in Willenhall, talk through post types and confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification.