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How much does fence installation cost?

Are you planning to have fencing installed at your home? In that case, you should bear in mind that there are many different possibilities in this area. Fencing can, therefore, be easily adapted as these costs’ impact wishes today. Do you already know which fence you would like to have installed, but would you like to have a concrete idea of the cost price? In that case, the information on this page will answer all your questions.

How much does fencing cost?

Aside from the material that fencing is made of, there is also the sort of fencing that must be considered. The style of fence you choose has a big impact on the overall cost. The type of fence also exerts a not insignificant influence on the total price tag. The costs shown in the table below are based on the most common fencing dimensions, namely 100 x 100 centimeters.

Fencing type   
Average cost
Ornamental fencing
Between £30 & £80 pounds
Wire mesh fencing   
Between £2.50 & £22 pounds
Double wire mesh fencing
Between £13 & £68 pounds
Barred fence
Between £31 & £56 pounds
Balustrade
Between £58 & £28 pounds

In addition to the realization of ordinary fences, regulars can always choose to install a gate. For the integration of a gate, a chosen entrance that can be as high as 140 to just over 4,500 euros must be considered. In any case, we have also listed these costs for you.

Type of gate
Average cost
Walk gate of 100 x 100 centimeters.
Between £115 & £425 pounds
Swing gate of 300 x 100 centimeters
Between £465 & £2,790pounds
Sliding gate of 300 x 100 centimeters
Between£810 & £3,790

The costs shown in both tables should be considered that the surcharge for installing the fence or gate is not yet included. Further, on this page, we also put these prices in a handy overview so that you know exactly what to expect.

The above costs will already cause many people to scratch their hair. Indeed, realizing fencing, especially when a gate has to be placed in it, can cost a lot of money, but fortunately, you can also learn a nice saving. This can be done, for example, by comparing the costs at different companies. By carrying out such a comparison, you can save up to 30 percent on your fencing’s cost price without any quality loss.



Choices that influence the cost of fencing

Before fencing can be installed at your home, several choices still have to be made. All of these choices directly influence the cost price that you should take into account. To ensure that you don't miss anything in this area, we have listed them all for you.

Choice 1: The type of fence

The type of fence chosen has a significant influence on the final cost. Wire mesh fencing, for example, is always financially the impressive most attractive double wire mesh fencing. If you have a little more budget and want your fence to look very attractive, you can opt for ornamental fencing. However, you must quickly consider a cost between 30 and 80pounds for 100 x 100-centimeter fencing. Do you want to choose to make a fence in your home? In that case, the price tag is between 58 and 255 pounds. A good comparison of the different types of fencing before choosing one is therefore always recommended.

Option 2: The gate that will be placed

In terms of gates to integrate into your fence, you can also choose from several options. For example, you can choose to use a pedestrian gate, but a swing gate and a sliding gate are also possible. The latter is the most expensive. An ordinary pedestrian gate can then be realized at the cost of between 140 and 510 euros. This price tag is already between 810 and 3,790 pounds  in the case and a sliding gate.

Option 3: The installation costs

The third choice relates to the installation costs that can be charged. These costs are set both for installing the fence and for realizing a gate. You can prevent them both by performing the installation yourself, but not everyone has the necessary experience and skill in this area. The costs of installing fencing that you should take into account are the following:

Fencing type
                 Fitting costs
Ornamental fencing
Between £10 & £18 pounds per meter
Wire mesh fencing
Between £10 & £18 pounds per meter
Double wire mesh fencing
Between £10 & £22 pounds per meter
Barred fence
Between £10 & £22 pounds  per meter
Balustrade
Between £10 & £27 pounds per meter

In addition to the fences’ costs, additional installation costs may be charged for placing a particular gate. These installation costs are the following:

Type of gate
Fitting costs
Walk gate 100 x 100 centimeters
Between £58 & £112pounds
Swing gate 300 x 100 centimeters
Between £133 & £165 pounds
Sliding gate 300 x 100 centimeters
Between £750 & £1,040 pounds

Interesting saving tips

As you have read earlier on this page, the purchase and installation of individual fence specific be accompanied by a not-insignificant price tag. To ensure that you can always count on the best possible price, it is recommended to take the savings tips below into account!

Choose an affordable type of fence.

 Today you can choose to buy fencing in different types. Choosing to realize an inexpensive form of fencing can ensure that you can save a nice sum of money. Mind you, there will probably have to be a little loss in terms of the predetermined expectations.

Install the fence yourself.

 A not-insignificant price tag is charged for the installation of fencing, which can vary from 10 to 25 pounds or more per meter. By choosing to carry out the fences’ assembly yourself, you can also save a desirable amount.

Choose a local professional.

Call-out costs are always charged for the delivery and installation of the fence. You often cannot avoid these costs, but that does not mean that you cannot keep them as limited as possible. By choosing a specialist from your area, you will notice that these costs’ impact on the final invoice will immediately become considerably more limited.