Fencing advice for Great Yarmouth homes
Fencing prices in Great Yarmouth: the figures behind a fair quote
Ask three fencers for a price and you may get three different numbers. That does not mean two of them are wrong. It usually means they are pricing three slightly different fences.
Here are the figures the published UK guides give, each with its source, and a plain account of what sits behind a fencing quote.
The main numbers, with their source
All of these come from MyJobQuote's fence installation guide, which it last updated in September 2026.
- Average fence installation: about £1,500.
- Per metre: £110 to £120 for a typical UK garden fence, with materials and labour.
- A typical 10 to 15 metre garden: £1,200 to £1,800.
- By the run: about £530 for three panels, £1,050 for six and £2,100 for twelve, on timber posts.
- Per panel, fitted by a professional: £200 to £220, with materials and labour.
You will notice the per metre figure and the six panel figure do not quite agree. The guide's own numbers differ a little from table to table. That is a fair picture of real life, where no two fences cost the same.
Labour: by the hour and by the day
MyJobQuote's fence repair guide gives £35 to £55 an hour for a fence installer. The installation guide gives £300 to £400 a day for fencing labour, or about £50 to £80 of labour for each panel.
Two people often work together on a fence, because posts and panels are awkward for one. Ask if a day figure is for one person or a pair.
Guide prices for common fencing jobs
| Job | UK guide price |
|---|---|
| Closeboard fence, 15 metres, fittedSource: Fence Installers feather edge cost per metre guide | £930 to £998 |
| Composite fencing, 10 metres, installedSource: MyJobQuote composite fencing cost guide | £950 to £1,500 |
| Taking down about 11 metres of old fenceSource: MyJobQuote fence removal cost guide | £150 to £200 |
| Staining 8 panels, 2 metres highSource: MyJobQuote fence staining and painting cost guide | £140 to £190 |
| Steel fencing, 30 foot back garden, 6 feet highSource: MyJobQuote metal fence cost guide | £660 to £2,250 |
Published UK guide figures from the sources named, and no substitute for a quote on your own fence. The closeboard figures are one installer's published prices with and without removal of the old fence, described as 2023 costs. The fencing cost calculator has all twelve jobs.
What cheap fencing leaves out
Plenty of people search for cheap fencing, and there is nothing wrong with wanting a keen price. The trouble is where the saving comes from.
- Dipped panels in place of pressure treated ones
- Posts set a foot deep in place of two
- A dry mix tipped in the hole and left to chance
- No gravel boards, so the panels sit on the soil
- Plain nails and clips that rust within a couple of winters
- The old fence left in a heap for you to deal with
On a sheltered inland plot you might get away with some of that. On the coast at Great Yarmouth, the first proper gale finds every shortcut. The cheapest fence is the one you only pay for once.
Honest ways to bring the price down
- Keep sound concrete posts and renew only the panels
- Take the old fence down and to the tip yourself, if you are able
- Clear shrubs, sheds and clutter away from the line before work begins
- Have the gate, the repairs and the new run done in one visit
- Share the cost of a shared boundary with next door
- Choose a lower fence where you do not need privacy
Comparing two quotes
Lay them side by side and check each says the same thing: length, height, panel type, post type, gravel boards, removal, and VAT if it applies. A quote that is a third cheaper has usually left one of those out. Our guide to choosing a fencer has the full checklist.
Common questions
How much do fencers charge per day in the UK?
MyJobQuote's fence installation guide puts fencing labour at £300 to £400 a day. Materials are on top. Most fencers quote a whole job price, so the day figure is mainly useful for checking how long they think the work will take.
How much should I pay for fencing?
For a typical garden of 10 to 15 metres, MyJobQuote's guide gives £1,200 to £1,800 for standard wooden panels fitted. Heavier fencing, concrete posts and old fence removal push it up. A quote within reach of the guides, with everything listed in writing, is a fair one.
What is the average cost of fencing in the UK?
About £1,500 for a fence installation, according to MyJobQuote's guide, with a budget range of £1,000 to £2,000. Its composite fencing guide gives a slightly higher average of about £1,600.
The price that matters is the one for your boundary
Guides give you the range and nothing more. Every month a failing fence stands, more of it needs replacing, and the job you are pricing gets bigger.
Say how long the fence is and where in Great Yarmouth you live. Asking is free and ties you to nothing.