Fence panel prices by type (2026)
Prices below are for a standard 6ft (1.83m) wide panel, supplied without fitting. They come from retailer listings and cost guides, and they move with height and grade. However, retailer prices change, so check the live listing before you buy.
| Panel type | Supply only (each) | Where the figure comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Lap / overlap | £25 – £45 | Carvers (6ft panel from £25.22 to £35.40), Fantastic Services |
| Feather edge / closeboard | £30 – £75+ | Sure Green (4ft panel £30.89), B&Q (6ft panel £59, out of stock and reduced from £70 when checked), Best Builders (premium panel £75 or more) |
| Composite | £80 – £240 | MyJobQuote, by finish. Trade2Base gives £40 to £90 per metre, supply only |
A materials-only 6ft bay is a different measure from a single panel. Best Builders puts a bay of panel, post, gravel board and postmix at £95 to £140. Fitting adds labour, and Best Builders puts a fitted 6ft bay, with its post and gravel board, at about £100 to £180. In contrast, Fantastic Services gives £60 to £120 to replace one panel on an existing post.
Retail and trade prices differ. Sure Green, for example, offers trade accounts exclusive pricing, so an installer may pay less than the listed price. Therefore, a fitted quote can come in below the sum of retail parts.
How height changes the price
Panels are 1.83m wide, and Jacksons Fencing lists heights from 0.6m to 1.8m, or about 2ft to 6ft. Taller panels cost more because they use more timber. Sure Green lists a 4ft by 6ft closeboard panel at £30.89. B&Q lists a 6ft by 6ft closeboard panel at £59 (B&Q: out of stock, reduced from £70 when checked).
Grade matters too, since budget, mid-range and premium panels all sell at different prices. Best Builders gives £28 for a budget panel, £45 for mid-range and £75 or more for premium. Always compare panels of the same height and grade.
Supply only or supply and fit?
Some installers supply the panels, and some ask you to buy them. A labour-only quote looks cheaper than a supply-and-fit quote, but you then pay for the panels yourself. Therefore, ask what each quote includes before you compare.
Do not forget the posts and gravel boards
The panel is only part of the cost, because each one also needs a post, a gravel board and concrete. The list below shows typical prices.
- A post: concrete posts cost £15 to £35 each, according to Trade2Base, while timber posts cost about £25, according to Fantastic Services
- A gravel board: £10 to £25 for timber or concrete, which keeps the panel off wet ground
- Postcrete: a bag costs around £5, according to Fantastic Services
How many panels do you need?
A 6ft panel covers 1.83m of fence. MyJobQuote counts 8 panels for a 15 metre garden. At £25 to £45 each, lap panels for that run cost roughly £200 to £360 before posts and labour.
Gravel boards sit under each panel, so wet soil does not reach the timber. They cost little, but they protect the panel. Therefore, include them in your budget from the start.
Which panel is best value?
Lap panels are the cheapest choice, while closeboard costs more for a neater finish. Composite costs the most upfront but needs no painting or staining. See our composite fencing cost guide for the figures.
Value depends on how long you plan to stay. A cheap panel may suit a short-term fix, while a dearer one can save money if it needs less upkeep. However, a panel is only as good as its posts, so budget for both.
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How to save on panels
Check the posts you already have. If they are sound, you only need panels. As a result, you save the cost of new posts and the concrete to set them, and Fantastic Services puts a bag of postcrete at around £5.
Buy the right grade for the job. A budget panel may suit a low-stakes boundary, while a mid-range or premium panel suits a front garden. However, the cheapest panel can cost more in the long run if it fails early.