Garden Fence Repair and Replacement Guide
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02/07/25, 14:04
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Garden Fence Repair and Replacement
Scope of Works
• Inspect & diagnose damaged posts, panels, rails and over‑grown runs.
• Remove old panels/posts and concrete footings; segregate timber vs. mixed waste for licensed disposal.
• Repair: re‑square posts, add spur supports, replace broken rails and trim panels to fit.
• Replacement: supply & fit new timber or concrete posts, gravel boards and pre‑treated panels; apply preservative to cut ends.
• Trimming & finishing: plane swollen gates, shorten panels around obstacles, reinstall capping rails and post caps.
• Waste clearance: load timber, nails and concrete into van/skip; issue waste‑transfer note; leave site swept and safe.
Typical Cost (inc. VAT)
Charge type | Low £ | High £ | Notes |
Call‑out / minimum | 50 | 100 | Often first hour on site Checkatrade |
Labour per hour (2‑person team) | 30 | 55 | Fencer / landscaper rates 2025 Checkatrade |
Materials | 25 | 150 | Panel £30–£50; timber post £20; concrete post £35; fixings etc. Checkatrade |
Disposal | 0 | 60 | Tip fees £40–£60 per ¼‑load for timber & concrete fenceinstallers.co.uk |
Extras (skip hire, difficult access, spur supports) | 0 | 200 | 6‑yd skip ≈ £180; spur £25 each fenceinstallers.co.uk |
TOTAL (most jobs come in here) | £180 | £600 | Swap two panels → full 6 m bay with new posts |
Time on Site
2–3 hours to refit one leaning post with a concrete spur and re‑hang panel.
4–6 hours to remove & replace a 6 m run (three panels, two new posts).Extra time for rock or roots in post holes, tight rear‑garden access, heavy concrete extraction or wet weather slowing concrete set.
Questions to Ask Your Trade
Will you provide a waste‑carrier licence number and written waste‑transfer note?
Are pressure‑treated panels & posts included, and will cut ends be preservative‑sealed?
Do you charge hourly or per bay, and is VAT included?
How deep will posts be concreted, and what guarantee do you give against wind damage?
Can you match existing panel style/height, and is trimming priced in?
What’s the cost difference between timber vs. concrete posts & gravel boards?
How do you protect lawns, paving or neighbouring plants during removal and mixing concrete?
How to Avoid Surprises
• Photograph the fence line and measure panel heights/lengths before seeking quotes.
• Clear access routes—move pots, bikes and garden furniture for unhindered post extraction.
• Reserve parking or a driveway spot for van/skip; check permit rules for on‑street skips.
• Confirm property boundaries with neighbours to avoid disputes and share costs where possible.
• Check planning limits (max 2 m height at rear, 1 m next to highway) to stay within permitted development.
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