Last updated on December 17th, 2024
Fencing cost calculator: Get an instant estimate for your project
This cost guide was written in partnership with our professional estimators here at Checkatrade. Our estimators are Chartered Members (MRICS) of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Members of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB).
Using our fencing cost calculator
To get an estimated price for your new fencing, we need to know:
- The material of your chosen fence panels
- How many fence panels and posts you’ll need
- The height of your fence panels – this will help us to estimate the cost of a professional tradesperson to install your panels
Add materials (specify quantity of each)
Add items (specify quantity of each)
Your new fence could cost:
Working with professional estimators, we collate cost estimates for the common home improvement and repair jobs in the UK. All the costs are estimates only and for accurate costs for your particular requirements, you are encouraged to reach out to professional tradespeople to receive a quote for your job. Read our disclaimer for more information.
Please use the estimated cost from the calculator as a rough guide. To get an accurate cost for your specific project, please reach out to local, quality tradespeople. You can find an approved tradesperson nearby below by entering your postcode.
Other factors to consider with costs
There are a number of variables when it comes to working out fencing cost.
If you think about different materials, as well as things such as posts and installation, it can give you a clearer idea of overall cost before you start planning.
Materials
There are a range of different fencing materials, which provide a different finish to a garden or space. The choice of material will also affect the overall price.
When using a fencing cost calculator, you’ll want to consider whether you use:
- Solid wood
- Featherboard (also known as close board)
- Rail and post
- Chainlink
- Vinyl
- Composite
- Security Mesh
- Palisade
- Bamboo
- Wrought iron
Why not speak to a fencing specialist near you about the different options for your garden?
Posts
Sitting between fencing panels, fence posts get embedded in the ground to act as support and fixing point.
As with fencing materials, your choice of fence posts will also affect your rough cost estimate.
Choices include:
- Concrete
- Postcrete
- Timber
- Vinyl
- Metal / iron
Different posts offer different looks and benefits. So if you’re not sure whether Postcrete or concrete is better, doing some research beforehand can really help with your approximate pricing calculations.
Installation
Your face panels won’t fit themselves – you’ll need to find someone to fit them for you.
When you’re planning for new fencing, the time and effort involved from fence contractors will often vary based on the height of the planned fence.
For example, a fence that is 6ft in height will have a higher installation cost than one that is only 4ft. This will be due to the number of tradespeople involved and ease of installation.
Working with professional estimators, we collate cost estimates for the common home improvement and repair jobs in the UK.
All the costs are estimates only. For accurate costs for your particular requirements, you are encouraged to reach out to professional tradespeople to receive a quote for your job.
Our estimators are Chartered Members (MRICS) of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Members of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB). See full disclaimer.
Chris Bell
Really useful guide. I have received a quote from a tradesman which is just under the guide price here. Comparing my quote with this guide confirms that the price is fair & I can now go ahead.