Fencing and gates in Wolverhampton

Before your fence or gate in Wolverhampton

Fences and gates up to 2 metres high don't usually need planning permission in Wolverhampton; 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.

Adding trellis on top? Treat it as part of the fence height when checking the limits.
Driveway gates should open inwards, not out over the pavement.
Concrete posts and gravel boards don't rot at ground level.

Postcode districts: WV1, WV2, WV3, WV4, WV6, WV10
Planning and building control: City of Wolverhampton Council
From our West Bromwich base: About 7 miles to the centre

Options to consider in Wolverhampton

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.

Fencing and gates prices in Wolverhampton

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

Your questions answered

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 Wolverhampton?

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.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Wolverhampton?

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