Fencing contractor pricing in Manchester
What fencing contractors charge in Manchester (typically £28-£65/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Manchester fencing contractor pricing
What fencing contractors should charge in Manchester
Manchester fencing is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terrace and semi-detached rear garden privacy fencing, Cheshire estate ornamental ironwork in Hale, Bowdon, and Alderley Edge, commercial security fencing across Trafford Park and the industrial estates, and pool fence compliance in Cheshire. Fences over 2m in rear gardens (1m if fronting highway) require planning permission. Manchester rainfall and freeze cycles drive 10-15 year replacement cycle on timber. CITB CSCS cards mandatory on commercial sites.
Hourly rate
£28-£65
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
£20-£42
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common fencing contractor jobs in Manchester
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 GBP.
Site visit and quote
What's included
Most fencing contractors quote free for jobs over £620. 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.
Manchester quote factors
What to factor into your Manchester fencing contractor quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a fencing contractor in Manchester. Mild oceanic, rainier than London. ~810mm rainfall per year (genuinely earns the rainy reputation), mild winters with occasional snow, cool summers rarely above 25°C. Rainfall drives SUDS, gutter, drainage, and exterior repaint demand.
Planning permission for fences over 2m (1m if fronting highway)
Fences over 2 metres in rear gardens, or over 1 metre if fronting a highway, require full planning permission under the Town and Country Planning Order. Quote planning application (£206 council fee plus £400-£1,200 consultancy time) where required. Manchester City Council, Trafford, Salford, Stockport, and Tameside each have their own planning departments; check requirements for each borough on every job.
Per-metre rate by material
Per-linear-metre installed: closeboard timber £45-£85; feather-edge with concrete posts £55-£95; trellis-top panel £65-£120; chain-link £25-£55; ornamental wrought iron £150-£450; aluminium slatted modern £85-£200; bespoke designer ironwork £200-£600. Premium tier (Didsbury, Hale, Bowdon, Alderley Edge) 25-40% above standard.
Frost-line post-depth requirement
Greater Manchester frost line is typically 450mm deep. Fence posts should be set at minimum 600mm deep in concrete for stability and to prevent frost heave. Quote post depth on every contract (concrete-set 600mm posts for timber, helical anchors for soft soil). State on every quote; insurers reject claims on under-spec posts that fail.
Premium tier Cheshire ornamental ironwork
Hale, Bowdon, and Alderley Edge customers favour bespoke ornamental ironwork (often hand-forged), modern aluminium slatted, frameless glass for pool and patio surrounds, and live-edge oak. Quote bespoke ornamental ironwork at £200-£600 per linear metre; aluminium slatted £85-£200/lm; frameless glass £180-£400/lm. Quote design fee separately (£1,500-£8,500); design IP is yours.
Victorian terrace narrow-access challenges
Withington, Levenshulme, Longsight, Whalley Range, and Chorlton Victorian terraces often have alleyway-only rear access (no front-yard staging, manual material haul through narrow ginnels). Quote alleyway-access premium (£10-£35/lm over standard) reflecting manual haul. State material staging plan on every contract. Customers in pre-1920 housing expect this premium.
Commercial Trafford Park security fencing
Trafford Park, Salford industrial estates, and Wythenshawe industrial drive commercial security fencing demand. Quote per-linear-metre (£60-£180 for commercial palisade or weldmesh with razor-wire top, £200-£500 for anti-climb ornamental security with spikes) with engineering for sites over 2.4m. CITB CSCS cards mandatory for site staff. Lock in long-term contracts with property managers and facilities companies.
Sample quote
A real Manchester 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
Manchester fencing contractor pricing questions, answered
Common questions about fencing contractor pricing in Manchester, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Per-linear-metre installed: closeboard timber £45-£85; feather-edge with concrete posts £55-£95; trellis-top panel £65-£120; chain-link £25-£55; ornamental wrought iron £150-£450; aluminium slatted modern £85-£200; bespoke designer ironwork £200-£600. Premium tier (Didsbury, Hale, Bowdon, Alderley Edge) 25-40% above standard. State planning permission requirement on every fence over 2m (1m if fronting highway).
Fences over 2 metres in rear gardens, or over 1 metre if fronting a highway, require full planning permission under the Town and Country Planning Order. Quote planning application (£206 council fee plus £400-£1,200 consultancy time) where required. Manchester City Council, Trafford, Salford, Stockport, and Tameside each have their own planning departments; check requirements for each borough on every job.
600mm minimum in concrete (frost line typically 450mm). Fence posts should be set at minimum 600mm deep in concrete for stability and to prevent frost heave. Quote post depth on every contract (concrete-set 600mm posts for timber, helical anchors for soft soil). State on every quote; insurers reject claims on under-spec posts that fail.
£200-£600 per linear metre for bespoke ornamental ironwork (often hand-forged). Quote design fee separately (£1,500-£8,500); the design IP is yours. Include portfolio of past projects. Hale, Bowdon, and Alderley Edge HNW clients pay readily for designer ironwork. Add Listed Building Consent (£500-£2,500) on any heritage estate work.
Yes, the volume market. Withington, Levenshulme, Longsight, Whalley Range, and Chorlton Victorian terraces often have alleyway-only rear access. Quote alleyway-access premium (£10-£35/lm over standard) reflecting manual haul. State material staging plan on every contract; customers in pre-1920 housing expect this premium.
Per-metre installed rates: timber £50-180/m, Colorbond £81-250/m, aluminium slat £125-350/m, palisade £155-450/m. Glass pool fence runs £175-550/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 £1,240, 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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