How Much Does a Garden Fence Cost in Scotland? 2026 Price Guide
A new fence is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden, and one of the easiest to get wrong in Scottish wind. Here's what different fences cost per metre, and what makes them last.
Garden Fencing in Scotland
A new garden fence in Scotland typically costs £70–£120 per metre for standard panels, £100–£160 per metre for closeboard, and £150–£300+ per metre for contemporary slatted or composite fencing, installed with posts and gravel boards.
Prices at a glance
| What | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Standard lap or overlap panels | £70–£120 per m |
| Closeboard (featheredge) | £100–£160 per m |
| Slatted / venetian timber | £150–£250 per m |
| Composite fencing | £200–£300+ per m |
Typical Scottish ranges for 2026. Every garden is different, so your fixed quote follows a free survey.
What's in a fence price
A fence quote covers more than panels. It includes posts, concrete or post spikes, gravel boards to keep timber off wet ground, capping, fixings, and removing and disposing of the old fence. Posts and their footings are the bit that decides whether a fence survives a Scottish winter storm.
What changes the price
Expect a quote to move with:
- Fence height — 1.8 m is standard; taller fences need stronger posts and may need permission.
- Fence style — panels, closeboard, slatted, composite or bespoke designs.
- Post type — treated timber, concrete or steel.
- Ground — rock, roots, slopes and tight access all add time.
- Removal — taking down and disposing of the old fence and posts.
- Gates — single and double gates are priced separately.
Building fences for Scottish wind
Solid panels act like a sail in high winds. In exposed spots we often recommend closeboard or slatted designs that let some wind pass through, set on deeper post footings. That's usually cheaper over ten years than replacing blown-down panels every other winter.
Gravel boards matter too. Keeping the timber off the soil is one of the simplest ways to double a fence's lifespan in our damp climate.
Do you need permission for a new fence?
In Scotland you can usually put up a fence up to 1 m high next to a road or footpath, and up to 2 m elsewhere, without planning permission. Conservation areas and listed buildings have stricter rules. If you share the boundary, talk to your neighbour first and agree who owns it.
Timber vs composite: which is better value?
Treated timber costs less upfront and suits most gardens, but needs staining every few years. Composite costs more but doesn't rot, warp or need painting. If you hate maintenance, composite often works out cheaper over its lifetime.
We fit both and can combine fencing with pergolas, screening and planting so your boundary becomes part of the garden design.
Common questions
How much does a new garden fence cost per metre?
Typically £70–£120 per metre for standard panels, £100–£160 for closeboard, and £150–£300+ for slatted or composite fencing, installed with posts and gravel boards.
How long does a garden fence last in Scotland?
A well-installed treated timber fence typically lasts 15–20 years, closeboard often longer. Composite fencing can last 25+ years with very little upkeep.
Do I need planning permission for a 2 m fence?
Not usually in Scotland, unless it's next to a road or footpath (limit around 1 m) or the property is listed or in a conservation area.
Concrete or timber fence posts?
Concrete posts last longer and won't rot, which suits exposed or damp gardens. Timber posts look softer and suit slatted designs. Both work when set properly.
How long does it take to fit a new fence?
Most domestic fences take 1–3 days, including removing the old one.
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