Surrey, England
Fencing Contractors in Guildford
Compare free quotes from fencing contractors in Guildford, Burpham, Merrow and Godalming. Garden fencing, gates, driveway gates and repairs.
Guildford's hilly streets and leafy suburbs have some of Surrey's most attractive gardens. Many homes in Merrow, Burpham and Onslow Village have established planting and larger plots, where the fence is as much a backdrop as a boundary.
Whether you need a new garden fence, a timber driveway gate or repairs after a storm, we can help you get quotes from contractors who work locally.
Hillside plots on chalk and sand
Guildford sits where the chalk of the North Downs meets the sandy heathland of west Surrey. On the chalk, post holes can be hard work; on the sand, footings need to be well compacted to stop posts moving. Both conditions are familiar to local contractors.
Many properties here have driveways and larger frontages, so timber and metal driveway gates are a common request alongside new garden fencing. Hillside gardens often need stepped or raked fencing to follow the slope.
Popular fencing jobs in Guildford
Driveway gates
Timber and metal gates for detached homes with larger frontages.
Stepped fencing on slopes
Neat, stepped runs for hillside gardens.
Premium garden fencing
Slatted and closeboard fencing that complements established planting.
Fencing services in Guildford
What affects fencing prices in Guildford
Fencing contractors in Guildford normally price a job after a visit or a look at photos. These are the local factors that tend to move the price:
- Slopes: stepped fencing takes more time to set out.
- Specification: premium timber and bespoke designs cost more per metre.
- Gate automation: electric driveway gates add significant cost.
For national price ranges by fence type, see our garden fencing cost guide.
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Fence height and planning rules in England
In England, 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 Guildford
Contractors who work in Guildford typically also cover the surrounding parts of Surrey, including:
- Burpham
- Merrow
- Shalford
- Godalming
- Onslow Village
- Send
- Ash
- Woking
- Cranleigh
- Bramley
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Fencing in Guildford: your questions answered
Are timber or metal driveway gates better for a Surrey home?
Both work well. Timber suits cottages and traditional homes and offers more privacy, while metal gates are slimmer, need less maintenance and suit modern and period properties alike. Your contractor can advise based on your house and driveway.
How do contractors build fences on steep slopes?
Either by stepping the fence in level sections or by raking the rails to follow the ground. Closeboard is easier to rake; panel fencing is usually stepped with gravel boards filling the gaps.
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