The short answer
Supplying and fitting a garden fence in the UK typically costs around £90–£170 per linear metre, which usually works out at roughly £1,000–£4,000 for an average garden depending on length, height and panel type. A standard 6ft fence panel supplied and fitted is commonly around £100–£170 each including posts and labour, with timber panels at the lower end and composite or heavy closeboard higher. The main extras are concrete posts and gravel boards (which add cost but last far longer than timber set in the ground), removing and disposing of the old fence, and difficult ground or access. The honest figure depends on your garden, so treat these as ranges, not a quotation.
Price depends mainly on how many metres of fencing you need, the panel and post type, and the ground. The figures below are typical supplied-and-fitted prices for guidance, not quotations.
Typical UK costs
- Supplied & fitted£90–£170 / linear metre
- 6ft panel fitted~£100–£170 each
- Average garden~£1,000–£4,000
- Concrete posts & gravel boardsadds cost, lasts longer
- Remove old fenceextra for labour & disposal
What drives the price
- Length: you pay largely per metre, so a longer boundary costs more — corner and L-shaped plots add up quickly.
- Panel & post type: timber panels with timber posts are the lower-cost route; concrete posts, gravel boards and composite panels cost more up front but last longer.
- Height: taller panels use more material and may need stronger posts, so a 6ft fence costs more per metre than a 4ft one.
- Ground & access: rocky, sloping or root-filled ground, or a garden reached only through the house, adds labour.
- Removal & disposal: taking down and tipping the old fence is usually a separate line on the quote.
| Item | Typical figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Supplied & fitted | £90–£170 / m | varies by panel & ground |
| 6ft timber panel fitted | ~£100–£140 | with posts & labour |
| Composite / heavy closeboard | ~£140–£200+ / panel | longer life, higher cost |
| Concrete post & gravel board | adds per bay | outlasts timber in ground |
| Old fence removal | extra | labour + tip fees |
Indicative UK figures for guidance. Sources: Checkatrade and MyJobQuote fencing cost guides.
Where people save — and where it backfires
The lowest-priced quote is often timber posts set straight into soil. They cost less on day one but rot at ground level and are the usual reason a fence blows over in a storm a few years later. Concrete posts and a gravel board raise the panel clear of the wet ground and typically give a much longer service life, so for many gardens they are the lower cost over time even though they are higher up front. The genuine saving is comparing quotes on the same specification — same panel grade, same post type, same height — rather than on the headline number.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fence a garden in the UK?
Typically around £90–£170 per linear metre supplied and fitted, which works out at roughly £1,000–£4,000 for an average garden depending on length, height and panel type.
How much is a 6ft fence panel fitted?
A standard 6ft panel supplied and fitted is commonly around £100–£170 each including posts and labour, with timber at the lower end and composite or heavy closeboard higher.
Are concrete posts worth the extra cost?
For many gardens, yes. Concrete posts and a gravel board keep the timber clear of wet ground and usually give a much longer service life, so they often cost less over time even though they are more up front.
Sources & further reading
Figures on this page are typical UK ranges drawn from published sources and depend on your specific garden. They are guidance, not a quotation.