DATA-BACKED GUIDE · UPDATED JULY 2026
Garden fencing cost in the UK for supply and fit
New fencing sounds simple until you price it and realise the posts, the ground and the removal of the old panels all add up. The cost depends on the length of the run, the panel style and whether you use timber or concrete posts. The real prices below come from actual prices, so you can see what a supply-and-fit job genuinely came to rather than a rough guess.
The quick version
- Length of run and panel height are the main things pushing the total up or down.
- Concrete posts and gravel boards cost more up front but tend to outlast timber posts that rot at the base.
- Clearing and disposing of the old fence is real labour, so check whether it is in the quote.
- Difficult ground, slopes and tree roots slow the digging and can lift the price.
What people actually paid
Real prices, in people's own words
- £1,152“Cost £1152”
- £1,500“I paid about £1,500 for 6 overlap panels with concrete posts”
- £2,000“Cost just under £2k.”
- £2,880“We had 18 panels with concrete posts and gravel boards fitted for £160 each”
Genuine amounts posted publicly. We publish the price and the quote, never the person.
Why the price varies so much
Fencing is priced by the metre, so the length of your boundary is the starting point. After that, panel choice makes a big difference. A basic lap panel is cheaper than featheredge or a closeboard fence built on site, and taller panels use more material and catch more wind, which means sturdier posts. The posts themselves are a real fork in the road. Timber posts are cheaper but can rot where they meet the soil, while concrete posts with gravel boards cost more at the start and usually last far longer. Ground conditions matter more than people expect. Digging post holes in soft soil is quick, but clay, rubble, tree roots or a slope all slow things down and add labour. Taking away the old fence and skipping the waste is another line that some quotes include and some leave off. Materials carry 20% VAT, so a sole trader below the VAT threshold may quote a little differently to a larger firm.
How to pay less
- Measure your run accurately before you ask around, so every quote is priced on the same length.
- Get three quotes and check each one states whether removing and disposing of the old fence is included.
- Consider concrete posts and gravel boards. They cost more now but often save you replacing rotten posts in a few years.
- If you are buying materials for a larger job on a card, Section 75 can offer some protection on the spend.
Common questions
Are concrete or timber fence posts better value?
Timber posts are cheaper to buy and fit, but they tend to rot at ground level over time. Concrete posts with gravel boards cost more up front and usually last much longer, so they often work out better value across the life of the fence.
Does the quote include taking the old fence away?
Not always. Removing panels and posts and skipping the waste is real work, and some quotes leave it out to look cheaper. Always ask, and compare the real prices below on a like-for-like basis including disposal.
Why is fencing on a slope more expensive?
Sloping or awkward ground makes digging post holes slower and can mean stepping the panels down the gradient, which uses more posts and more labour. Clay, rubble and tree roots have the same effect, so difficult ground lifts the price.