How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Fence?
£100 – £500
per job
Fence repairs cost between £100 and £500 depending on the type and extent of the damage. Replacing a single blown panel after a storm is a quick and relatively cheap job; replacing multiple posts that have rotted at ground level is more labour-intensive and expensive. Concrete posts last much longer than timber and are worth considering when replacing a rotted post.
Average cost
£100 – £500
per job
Prices vary by region, property type and tradesperson. Always get at least two quotes.
What affects the price?
Type of damage - a single panel replacement costs £80-£200 including labour; a rotted post with panel costs £150-£350
Panel and post material - standard featherboard panels cost £25-£60; premium lap or close-board panels cost more
Number of panels or posts - more damaged sections push up the cost proportionally
Ground conditions - digging out a rotted post in clay soil or near tree roots takes considerably longer than open sandy ground
Labour vs materials
A landscaper or fencing contractor typically charges £150-£250 per day. A single panel and post replacement takes two to three hours; larger repair jobs take a full day or more.
Repair or replace?
If more than 30-40% of a fence run is damaged or the posts are widespread rotted, a full replacement is usually more cost-effective than repeated repairs. Get a quote for the full replacement alongside the repair quote to compare.
Questions to ask your tradesperson
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