City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Fencing Contractors
Get free quotes from fencing contractors in Edinburgh, Leith, Morningside, Portobello and Corstorphine. Back green fencing, garden fences and gates.
Edinburgh's tenements, Georgian terraces and Victorian villas sit close together on a city of hills, and many residents share a back green rather than having a garden of their own. Where there are gardens – in Morningside, Corstorphine, Portobello and beyond – they are often walled and well established.
We can help you compare quotes from fencing contractors who work across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Back greens, stone walls and a windy capital
Back greens behind Edinburgh tenements are usually shared, and fencing or gates there need agreement from the other owners. Stone boundary walls are common, and timber fencing is often used to divide greens or screen bins.
Much of the city centre is in the Old and New Towns World Heritage Site, and there are many conservation areas across the city. Edinburgh is also famously windy, so robust posts and wind-permeable designs are a good idea on exposed plots.
Popular fencing jobs in Edinburgh
Back green fencing
Dividing fences, bin screens and gates for shared greens.
Fencing within walled gardens
Timber fencing and trellis alongside stone walls.
Suburban replacements
Full fence replacements in Corstorphine, Liberton and beyond.
Fencing services in Edinburgh
What affects fencing prices in Edinburgh
Fencing contractors in Edinburgh normally price a job after a visit or a look at photos. These are the local factors that tend to move the price:
- Back green work may need agreement from every owner who shares it.
- Conservation areas and the World Heritage Site can shape designs visible from the street.
- Steep streets and parking controls across the city slow down deliveries.
For national price ranges by fence type, see our garden fencing cost guide.
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Fence height and planning rules in Scotland
In Scotland, a garden fence or gate up to 2 metres high usually doesn't need planning permission, falling to 1 metre next to a road used by vehicles. Listed buildings, some conservation areas and estates with restricted rights are the main exceptions. More on fence height and boundaries.
Areas we cover around Edinburgh
Contractors who work in Edinburgh typically also cover the surrounding parts of City of Edinburgh, including:
- Leith
- Portobello
- Morningside
- Corstorphine
- Stockbridge
- Liberton
- Musselburgh
- Dalkeith
- South Queensferry
- Livingston
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Fencing in Edinburgh: your questions answered
Do I need permission for a fence in an Edinburgh conservation area?
Fences in rear gardens are often permitted, but conservation areas, listed buildings and flats have extra controls in Scotland. Check with the City of Edinburgh Council before building anything visible from the street.
Who pays for a new fence on a shared back green?
Usually the owners who share the green, in the proportions set out in their title deeds. A factor, if you have one, can help coordinate the work.
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