Settle first what you are replacing — a fence, or some panels. On an estate the answer is usually the whole thing.
Replacement is quoted on the same factors as a new fence, plus removal and disposal of the old one.
On an estate, check every post before deciding it is a panel job. They were all installed on the same day to the same specification, so they reach the end together.
| Job | What it involves | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|
| Panels only | Existing posts sound; new panels dropped in | Lowest |
| Panels and some posts | Replacing the failed ones | Middle |
| Full replacement | New posts, panels, gravel boards, old fence out | Highest |
| Repair | Spurs, replacement boards, refixing | Lowest of all, where viable |
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Replacing like for like puts you back on the same clock. The developer specification was chosen to fence a hundred plots economically, and it did that — but concrete posts and gravel boards at replacement cost a modest amount more and change the lifespan substantially. Since you are paying for the labour, the removal and the disposal either way, the incremental cost of a better specification is smaller than it looks.
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It depends whether you are replacing panels into sound posts, replacing some posts, or replacing the whole run including removal of the old fence.
Push each post at shoulder height and watch for movement at ground level, press a screwdriver into the timber at soil level, and check spike supports for rust.
Because they were installed the same day to the same specification. They age together and fail together, so one gone usually means several are close.
Usually. You pay for labour, removal and disposal either way, so the incremental cost of concrete posts and gravel boards is smaller than it looks.
Yes, and the timing usually suits everyone since the fences failed together. Set-up and delivery spread, boundaries line up and access to both faces stops being a problem.
Yes, by agreement. Old panels and dug-out bases both have to be disposed of.
Most of the year is fine. Very wet ground makes post setting awkward, and lead times lengthen after storms.
Yes, if you are changing height or style. Estate covenants can restrict both regardless of planning permission.
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