Fencing and gates in Yardley

Planning your fence or gate in Yardley

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

Concrete posts and gravel boards don't rot at ground level.
Fences next to a road or the footpath beside it are limited to 1 m without planning permission.
Your title plan may show who is responsible for each boundary.

Postcode districts: B25, B26
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 8 miles

Options to consider in Yardley

Concrete posts and gravel boards

Slotted concrete posts hold panels in place without rotting, and concrete gravel boards along the bottom keep timber clear of wet soil. Concrete posts are heavier to install and more noticeable than timber. Many people put them in when replacing panel fences, because new panels can then be slotted in later without disturbing the posts.

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.

What does your fence or gate cost in Yardley?

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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Before you book in Yardley

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.

Which postcodes in Yardley do you work in?

We cover B25, B26 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Yardley, neighbouring Stechford and Sheldon 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 Yardley?

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 Birmingham City Council.

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