Picket fencing

A picket fence is a low, open fence of upright pales, usually under a metre tall. It marks the boundary of a front garden and keeps small children and dogs in without blocking the view.

Typical Crawley prices

Around £100 to £175 per panel width, or roughly £55 to £95 a metre. Painted finishes cost a little more.

Check before you fence a front garden

• Next to a road, fences over 1m usually need planning permission
• Many Crawley estates were designed with open plan front gardens, and some deeds include covenants against front fences
• If you rent from the council, you need written permission from Crawley Homes first

Common questions

Can I put a picket fence on a low wall?

Yes, but the total height counts towards the 1m limit next to a road.

Is my front garden open plan?

Check your deeds or ask your solicitor. Look at what neighbours have done too.