// Fencer · fence installer · fence contractor · Durham · DH1, DH6–DH7
Fencers in Durham.
Need a fence contractor in Durham? We install, supply and repair fencing across Durham — typically Durham splits between the city-centre gardens (the older streets in Gilesgate, Nevilles Cross and around the Cathedral end) and the surrounding villages where the work's more rural — post-and-rail, paddock fencing, longer runs around larger plots. Brandon, Bowburn and Coxhoe are the regular village calls; Belmont and Framwellgate Moor for the city-fringe terraced runs. Trade supply to local landscape outfits working University-owned properties is steady through summer.
For repairs, photo us the damage and your postcode — most single-panel or single-post jobs we can quote from photos alone.
What our Durham fencers do
Closeboard fence install
Standard 6ft closeboard runs — concrete-set 4×3 or 4×4 posts, two rails, gravel board, sized boards in a tight line. The default for most Durham back gardens.
Closeboard quote →Panel fence install
Lap or overlap panels between concrete or timber posts — usually faster than closeboard and a tighter fit for budget-led Durham jobs.
Panel quote →Fence repairs in Durham
Storm-damage panels, broken posts, leaning fences, gate post repairs. Same-week call-out for most Durham postcodes.
Repair quote →Gate supply and hanging
Garden gates, drive gates, double-gate frames. Hung true, posted properly. Available alongside fence installs or standalone.
Gate quote →Composite decking installs
Low-maintenance composite decks across Durham. Hollow-core or solid boards, hidden-fix clips, treated subframe.
Decking quote →Supply only
Not ready for install? Browse the yard — pressure-treated boards, posts, rails and gravel boards delivered to Durham.
Browse stock →Why Durham fence installs work the way they do
Heritage-area planning rules apply in the city centre — anywhere near the Cathedral, the peninsula or the conservation areas. We'll flag if your build needs a planning chat. Clay-heavy soil through Belmont and Pittington means deeper postcrete sets — we factor in extra cure time before fitting rails. Rural Durham village plots often run longer than city ones; bigger orders, longer runs, more cost-effective.
Areas we install in: Belmont, Brandon, Bowburn, Pittington, Carrville, Sherburn, Coxhoe, Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall, Gilesgate, Nevilles Cross. Plus surrounding villages and postcodes (DH1, DH6–DH7). If you're not sure if we cover you, drop your postcode in the quote form.
Common questions for Durham fencers
Planning rules for fencing in Durham city centre?
Most rear-garden fencing under 2m doesn't need planning permission, but the Durham city conservation areas (Cathedral peninsula, Gilesgate, parts of Nevilles Cross) have stricter rules. Front-of-house fencing over 1m on a road frontage usually needs a planning application. We'll flag during the quote — quicker to ask the council than redo a job.
How long does a fence install in Durham usually take?
A standard 15–25m run of 6ft closeboard takes a two-person team about a day. Bigger runs, or jobs with old fence to take out, run to 2 or 3 days. We confirm the time estimate in writing on the quote so there's no surprise.
How much does fence installation cost in Durham?
Most domestic 5–6ft closeboard fence installs in Durham land in the £45–£95 per metre range supplied and built — final figure depends on height, post section, ground condition, access and any old fence to clear. We can price to budget where the scope flexes. Get a quote and we'll come back with a real number.
Do you install panel fencing or just closeboard in Durham?
Both. Closeboard runs longer and weathers better; panels go in faster and cost less. Most Durham jobs go closeboard, but we'll quote either way and explain the trade-off.
Can you do storm-damage repairs in Durham?
Yes — single panels, broken posts, leaning fences, gate damage. Send a photo via the repair form with your postcode. We usually quote from photos for simple jobs and book inside the same week.
Trade pricing for builders in Durham?
Yes. Open a trade account for net terms and trade rates. Phone the yard on 0191 695 1983.
Related — Durham and nearby
Fencing in Durham
Broader fencing page — install + supply + repair info for Durham.
Fencing in Durham →Delivery to Durham
Supply-only? 1–2 day kerbside delivery to DH1, DH6–DH7.
Delivery →Fencers in Sunderland
SR1–SR6 · 35 min from the yard
Fencers in Sunderland →Fencers in Consett
DH8, DH9 · 50 min from the yard
Fencers in Consett →Need a fencer in Durham?
Tell us what you need — install, supply or repair — and your postcode. Most quotes back same day.