Fencing contractor pricing in Dublin
What fencing contractors charge in Dublin (typically €35-€80/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Dublin fencing contractor pricing
What fencing contractors should charge in Dublin
Dublin fencing is dominated by Georgian and Victorian terrace rear garden boundary fences (informal neighbour consent, no UK Party Wall Act equivalent in Ireland), front garden cast-iron Georgian railings in central Dublin, modern boundary fences in suburban semi-detached estates, and commercial security fencing (industrial estates, school perimeters, construction sites). Section 5 planning consent needed for boundary fences over 2m or front garden fences over 1.2m (Section 4 of Planning and Development Regulations 2001). Section 57 Protected Structure consent and ACA controls restrict visible boundary changes in central Dublin. HSA Safe Pass mandatory on all construction operatives.
Hourly rate
€35-€80
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
€25-€53
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common fencing contractor jobs in Dublin
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in EUR.
Site visit and quote
What's included
Most fencing contractors quote free for jobs over €780. Detailed scope and topographic surveys may be charged.
Timber paling fence (per linear m, 1.8m)
What's included
Includes posts, rails, palings, fixings, and labour. Premium hardwood palings cost more.
Colorbond sheet fence (per linear m, 1.8m)
What's included
Includes posts, rails, sheets, capping, and labour. Colour and gauge affect price.
Aluminium slat fence (per linear m)
What's included
Includes powder-coated slats, posts, rails, fixings, and labour. Premium look with horizontal slats or wood-grain finish.
Palisade fence (per linear m, 2.4m)
What's included
Includes galvanised steel posts, pales, top spike, and labour. Security-grade with anti-climb at the top.
Pool fence (per linear m, glass)
What's included
Includes 12mm toughened glass, spigot or channel fixings, and labour. Pool compliance certified at the top.
Gate (single pedestrian, standard)
What's included
Includes gate, hardware, lock or latch, and 1-2 hour labour. Wider or motorised gates cost more.
Motorised driveway gate (double swing)
What's included
Includes gate, motor, sensors, remote, and 1-2 day install. Slide gate and steel cantilever at the top.
Old fence removal + disposal (per m)
What's included
Includes demolition, debris removal to landfill. Concrete-set posts cost more than pine pickets.
Dublin quote factors
What to factor into your Dublin fencing contractor quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a fencing contractor in Dublin. Mild oceanic Atlantic. Mild winters (Dec-Feb, 3-8°C, occasional frost, rare snow), cool summers (June-Aug, 15-20°C, occasional 25°C+ heatwaves), high rainfall (~750mm/year, frequent rain), persistent strong wind (Atlantic gales). No significant earthquake risk. Atlantic Storm Surge coastal flooding risk.
Georgian and Victorian terrace rear garden boundary
Georgian and Victorian terrace rear garden boundary fences (between two neighbours) typically operate on informal shared-ownership consent (no UK Party Wall Act equivalent in Ireland; Common Law and Civil Liability Act 1961 apply). Quote per-linear-metre installed: closeboard timber €60-€120; horizontal slatted timber €95-€200; trellis-top combined €85-€180; brick wall (1.8m typical) €200-€450. State neighbour consent practice (written acknowledgement strongly recommended; 50/50 cost split typical).
Heritage cast-iron and Protected Structure railings
Premium D04 Ballsbridge / A94 Foxrock / D02 Georgian core front garden railings need heritage cast-iron or hand-forged steel railings (€280-€750 per linear metre installed). Original Dublin Georgian railings on Merrion Square / Fitzwilliam Square / Mountjoy Square have specific approved patterns (Georgian fluted and spiked). Quote Section 57 declaration expediter (€1,200-€4,500), heritage blacksmith (€400-€650/day), and 8-16 week Dublin City Council consent timeline as separate lines on Protected Structure curtilage.
Section 5 planning consent thresholds
Section 5 planning consent required for boundary fences over 2m tall, front garden fences over 1.2m tall, and any boundary work fronting adopted highway (Section 4 of Planning and Development Regulations 2001). Quote Section 5 planning expediter (€800-€3,500), 8-12 week planning lead time, and pre-app advice (€250-€800) as separate lines where applicable. Under-threshold fences fall under exempted development (no consent needed).
ACA and Section 57 boundary control
Most central Dublin (D01, D02 Georgian core, D04 Ballsbridge core, D06 Ranelagh core) sits in Architectural Conservation Areas with restrictions on visible boundary changes (front garden fences, railings, gates, walls). Quote ACA pre-application advice (€250-€800), Section 57 declaration expediter (€1,200-€4,500), and 8-16 week timeline on any visible boundary work. Dublin City Council Conservation Officer review required for Protected Structure curtilage.
Front garden parking fences and gates
Front garden parking conversions (with crossover and dished-kerb) often need new boundary fences and automated gates. Quote per-linear-metre (€95-€280 for modern steel/aluminium powder-coated, €220-€550 for heritage cast-iron) plus automated gate (€2,800-€9,500 per pair installed). Pair with crossover construction (€1,800-€5,500 by council-approved contractor) and dished-kerb permit (€800-€1,800 paid to Dublin City Council / Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown / Fingal / South Dublin).
Commercial security fencing
Industrial estates (Sandyford Industrial Estate, Park West, Ballymount, Greenogue), school perimeters, and construction sites drive commercial security fencing demand. Quote per-linear-metre (€70-€155 for commercial palisade or weld-mesh, €200-€550 for ornamental security fencing) with PE-stamped engineering for sites over 2m. SR2-SR4 security ratings on the quote for sites needing accredited security. Lock in long-term contracts with property managers and FM teams. Safe Pass mandatory on all operatives.
Sample quote
A real Dublin fencing contractor quote you can copy
Side fence, 28m, 1.8m high Colorbond Trimdek, including 1 pedestrian gate. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Old fence removal and disposal (28m)
Concrete-set posts (15 posts at 2m spacing, 600mm deep, 75x75mm)
Colorbond Trimdek sheet 1.8m high, customer-choice Surfmist colour (28m)
Top capping, base channel, fixings
Pedestrian gate 900x1800mm matching Colorbond + drop bolt
Installation labour (3 days, 2-person team)
Site clean, finishing trim, customer handover
FAQ
Dublin fencing contractor pricing questions, answered
Common questions about fencing contractor pricing in Dublin, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Per-linear-metre installed: closeboard timber €60-€120; horizontal slatted timber €95-€200; trellis-top combined €85-€180; brick wall (1.8m typical) €200-€450; modern steel/aluminium powder-coated €95-€280; heritage cast-iron €280-€750; commercial palisade or weld-mesh €70-€155; ornamental security fencing €200-€550. Premium D04/A94/A96 premium of 20-35% above outer Dublin. VAT 13.5% on residential.
Section 5 planning consent required for boundary fences over 2m tall, front garden fences over 1.2m tall, and any boundary work fronting adopted highway (Section 4 of Planning and Development Regulations 2001). Quote Section 5 planning expediter (€800-€3,500), 8-12 week planning lead time, and pre-app advice (€250-€800) as separate lines where applicable. Under-threshold fences fall under exempted development.
Ireland has no UK Party Wall Act 1996 equivalent; shared boundary fences operate on informal neighbour consent (Common Law and Civil Liability Act 1961 apply). Quote written neighbour acknowledgement (strongly recommended; 50/50 cost split typical) and clarify ownership before starting work. Disputes between neighbours can stall projects; state ownership clearly on the quote and obtain written sign-off from both neighbours before mobilising.
Most central Dublin (D01, D02 Georgian core, D04 Ballsbridge core, D06 Ranelagh core) sits in ACAs with restrictions on visible boundary changes (front garden fences, railings, gates, walls). Quote ACA pre-application advice (€250-€800), Section 57 declaration expediter (€1,200-€4,500), and 8-16 week timeline on any visible boundary work. Dublin City Council Conservation Officer review required for Protected Structure curtilage.
Yes, niche premium revenue. Premium D04 Ballsbridge / A94 Foxrock / D02 Georgian core front garden railings need heritage cast-iron or hand-forged steel railings (€280-€750 per linear metre installed). Original Dublin Georgian railings on Merrion Square / Fitzwilliam Square / Mountjoy Square have specific approved patterns. Quote Section 57 declaration expediter (€1,200-€4,500), heritage blacksmith (€400-€650/day), and 8-16 week Dublin City Council consent timeline.
Per-metre installed rates: timber €62-180/m, Colorbond €100-250/m, aluminium slat €155-350/m, palisade €195-450/m. Glass pool fence runs €220-550/m. These are 1.8m heights; add 20-30% per extra 600mm of height.
Colorbond is steel sheet with baked-on colour, lasts 20-40 years, never needs painting, costs 40-60% more than timber. Timber lasts 12-25 years, needs oiling or staining every 3-5 years, costs less upfront. Colorbond wins on lifetime cost; timber wins on aesthetics and immediate budget.
For fencing over €1,560, get 2-3 quotes. Compare material grade, post setting method, height, gate spec, and warranty. The cheapest quote often skips concrete posts, uses sub-grade material, or omits gate hardware.
In most regions, boundary fences are joint property between neighbours; you both pay 50/50 for replacement. Get neighbour sign-off in writing BEFORE quoting work. Some regions have legislated fencing cost-sharing.
Yes for front-yard fences over 1.2m, pool fences (compliance certificate), and many security fences. The contractor should know your local rules and quote any approvals as line items.
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