Updated 25 September 2026
Fence panels cost UK 2026
The going rate for fence panels in 2026 is sloping or uneven: £70–£100/panel (labour only). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£70–£100/panel
Worked example, 6 panel£695
Time on site1 days
Fence panels calculator
Price a real job freeUses your rates, your speed and your receipts.
Market band source: MyBuilder.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| fit | Fit panel, post and gravel board | 0.8 h per panel + 1 h |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel board and fixings each | £6 Timber gravel board — MyBuilder: £5–£30 | £15 Concrete gravel board — Stops panels rotting at the bottom | £25 Concrete board + clips — Longest lasting |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Who supplies the panels? customer · me big effect
- Panel type? lap panels · close-board · slatted
- Ground? level · sloping or uneven
- Old panels to take down? yes · no
Good practice
- Lived-in home: time for dust sheets and moving furniture
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Rotten timber | soft, dark or flaking sills, frames or skirting | Cut out and splice rotten section |
Questions
How much does fence panels cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is sloping or uneven: £70–£100/panel (labour only), from MyBuilder. A worked example of 6 panel comes to about £512–£1,153 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does fence panels take?
The worked example of 6 panel takes about 1 working days.
What changes the price of fence panels?
Mainly who supplies the panels, plus any prep found on site: rotten timber.