West Sussex, England
Garden Fencing in Crawley
Get free garden fencing quotes in Crawley and its neighbourhoods. Replace post-war and estate fences, repair storm damage and add secure gates.
Weald clay and new-town gardens
Crawley sits on heavy Weald clay, which holds water in winter and shrinks in dry summers. That combination is hard on timber posts, which is why so many fences here have started to lean. Concrete posts set in a good concrete footing are the long-term solution.
Many neighbourhoods have open-plan front gardens and back gardens that back onto footpaths or other gardens. Where a fence backs onto a public path, extra height (within the 2-metre limit) and a lockable gate add security.
Crawley was planned as a new town after the Second World War and built around self-contained neighbourhoods like Three Bridges, Northgate, Langley Green and Broadfield. Later areas such as Pound Hill, Maidenbower and Forge Wood added thousands more family homes.
Across all of them, the story is similar: timber fences that were installed when the houses were built are now due for replacement. We can help you get quotes from contractors who work across the town.
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Common fencing work around Crawley
Leaning fence replacements
Swapping clay-damaged timber posts for concrete.
Footpath-side fencing
Secure, solid fencing for gardens backing onto public paths.
Gate replacements
New side gates for semis and terraced homes.
What local fencing contractors in Crawley can do
Before you build: the rules in England
You won't normally need planning permission in England for a fence of up to 2 metres, or 1 metre alongside a road used by vehicles, unless the property is listed or permitted development rights have been removed. More on fence height and boundaries.
Why fencing quotes vary around Crawley
Beyond the style and length of fence, a few things specific to Crawley can push a quote up or down:
- Ground conditions: clay may require deeper footings.
- Number of posts: long runs of failed posts add to the cost.
- Security features: taller fences and lockable gates cost a little more.
For national price ranges by fence type, see our garden fencing cost guide.
Questions about fencing in Crawley
Why is my fence leaning in Crawley?
Clay soil swells and shrinks with the seasons, and over time that movement loosens posts and encourages rot at ground level. Concrete posts in a well-compacted footing usually solve the problem.
Can I build a taller fence next to a footpath?
Fences up to 2 metres are generally allowed without planning permission unless they are next to a road used by vehicles, where the limit is 1 metre. A footpath on its own does not usually trigger the lower limit, but check with the council if unsure.
Neighbourhoods and towns near Crawley
Contractors who work in Crawley typically also cover the surrounding parts of West Sussex, including:
- Three Bridges
- Pound Hill
- Maidenbower
- Broadfield
- Ifield
- Langley Green
- Furnace Green
- Horley
- Copthorne
- Horsham
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