Garden Fencing Cost & Planning Guide for St Albans & Hertfordshire

Working out the cost of a new garden fence in St Albans, Harpenden or Hatfield comes down to five main factors: total boundary length, fence style (waney lap panels, vertical board, pailing, close board / feather edge, or UPVC/composite), choice of concrete vs pressure-treated timber posts, gravel boards, and site clearance.

Every quotation from Fence Scape follows a free on-site measure-up and is itemised clearly, backed by £5m public liability insurance and our 2-Year Workmanship Guarantee.

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New garden fence with trellis top installed in Hertfordshire

Key Features & Specifications

  • Free site measure-up and clear, itemised written quotations with no hidden extras
  • Itemised breakdown showing posts, gravel boards, panels/rails, gate hardware and waste disposal
  • Option to slot new pressure-treated timber or UPVC panels into sound existing concrete H-posts
  • Clear guidance on UK Permitted Development height limits (2m rear/side, 1m highway)

Frequently Asked Questions

How high can a garden fence be in Hertfordshire without planning permission?
Under UK Permitted Development rules, a rear or side garden fence can be up to 2 metres (approx. 6ft 6in) high measured from natural ground level. Adjacent to a highway or footpath, the maximum height without planning permission is 1 metre.

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