Fencing in Barnet

Fence installation, repair and replacement across the London Borough of Barnet — High Barnet, East Barnet, New Barnet, Whetstone, Friern Barnet, Totteridge and Mill Hill. Long rear boundaries backing onto other gardens are the norm here, which usually means closeboard built on site rather than panels craned over. Free written estimates.

Long boundaries,
built on site

Barnet is one of North London's largest and most varied boroughs, stretching from leafy High Barnet and Hadley Wood through Whetstone and Totteridge, down to the suburban streets of East Barnet and Friern Barnet. Its distinctive mix of large detached homes, Victorian terraces and Edwardian semis means we see a huge variety of fencing work — from replacing a single storm-damaged panel to installing a full 40-metre closeboard boundary from scratch.

Storm damage from Barnet's mature tree canopy is one of the most common reasons we're called out. Our team responds quickly, assesses the damage honestly, and gets your property secure again with the least fuss and the best possible finish. We treat every Barnet property — and every Barnet customer — as our most important.

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Fencing services we offer

Barnet has some of the longest garden boundaries in London, so cost per metre matters more here than almost anywhere. Free estimates on every fence type below.

Closeboard Fencing

The default choice for Barnet's larger plots. On the 25-40 metre boundaries common in Totteridge and Whetstone, featherboard on concrete posts and arris rails is the only construction we will quote - panel fencing simply does not survive runs that long.

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Picket Fencing

Chipping Barnet and High Barnet have kept a lot of their original front boundary character, and a painted picket fence is usually what fits. Pointed or rounded tops, set to the height the rest of the street already runs at.

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Horizontal Battens

Requested most around Whetstone, Woodside Park and the newer developments off the A1000. Wide boards with a tight gap give contemporary Barnet properties a finish that reads as deliberate rather than default.

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Overlap Panel Fencing

Where a Barnet boundary is long enough that budget genuinely decides the job, overlap panels are the sensible answer - but only on concrete posts with gravel boards, which is the difference between eight years and twenty.

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Fence Repairs

Totteridge, Hadley Wood and the Dollis Valley have serious tree cover, and a Barnet storm call-out is usually a snapped post rather than a broken panel. We replace posts in situ without dismantling the whole run wherever the timber allows.

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Gates & Entrances

Most Barnet properties have off-street parking, so driveway gates come up here far more often than in inner London. We build and hang matching timber gates up to 3.6m across, braced properly so they do not drop out of square.

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Why Barnet homeowners
choose London Broken Fence

Every Barnet Postcode Covered

Chipping Barnet, High Barnet, New Barnet, East Barnet, Friern Barnet, Whetstone and Totteridge - EN4, EN5, N11, N12 and N20. It is a large borough and we do not charge more to reach the far end of it.

Priced for Long Boundaries

A 40-metre Totteridge boundary should not be quoted at the same rate per metre as a 6-metre terrace return. We price Barnet jobs on the actual run, and longer boundaries genuinely work out cheaper per metre with us.

Written, Itemised Estimates

Posts, panels, gravel boards, waste removal and labour listed separately, so you can see where the money sits and change the specification if you want to. The figure we write down is the figure you pay.

Storm Response Across the Borough

Barnet's mature tree cover means we take more storm call-outs here than anywhere else we work. Emergency boundary repairs are prioritised, normally with a visit inside 24 to 48 hours.

Posts Set for Barnet's Clay

Much of the borough sits on London clay, which moves through the seasons and pushes badly-set posts out of line within a few years. We dig to the right depth with the right mix, and that is why our fences stay straight.

Landscaping Experience Behind Every Job

Sloping Totteridge gardens, established root systems and boundaries that no longer follow the deeds. As part of Bagi Landscaping Ltd we take on the Barnet jobs that fencing-only contractors turn down.

Fencing in Barnet
— FAQ

How much does fence installation cost in Barnet?
Fence installation in Barnet typically costs £60–£120 per metre fully installed, depending on fence type, height and ground conditions. Closeboard is one of the best value options for quality and longevity. We provide free, written estimates for all Barnet properties — contact us to arrange a visit with no obligation.
Do I need planning permission for a fence in Barnet?
In most cases no — fences up to 2 metres high in Barnet do not require planning permission. However, properties in conservation areas, listed buildings, or fences directly adjacent to a highway (over 1 metre high) may have additional restrictions. We recommend checking with the London Borough of Barnet planning department if your property is in a conservation area such as parts of East Barnet, Totteridge or Hadley.
How quickly can you start work in Barnet?
Barnet is our home borough, so estimate visits are usually the quickest we offer — typically within 2–4 working days, and often sooner for EN4, EN5 and N20. Installation normally starts 1–2 weeks after you confirm. Long Totteridge and Mill Hill runs need materials ordered to length, which can add a few days. Storm damage is always prioritised — call 07405 974 128.
Which fence type is best for Barnet gardens?
Closeboard (featherboard) fencing is our most-requested option in Barnet — it handles North London's wind conditions well, provides full privacy, and is built from pressure-treated timber that lasts for decades. For front gardens on Victorian and Edwardian streets, picket fencing provides the right period character. For contemporary properties and new-builds, horizontal batten fencing is increasingly popular. We'll recommend the best option for your specific garden, boundary and budget.
Do you cover all areas within the Barnet borough?
Yes — we cover the entire London Borough of Barnet with no travel surcharge: High Barnet, East Barnet, New Barnet, Chipping Barnet, Whetstone, Totteridge, Hadley Wood, Friern Barnet, North Finchley, Woodside Park, Mill Hill, Edgware, Burnt Oak and all postcodes in between.

We also cover these areas near Barnet

If your property sits on the edge of Barnet, the page for a neighbouring area may describe your streets more closely. We charge the same rates across all of them.

Fencing in Finchleydirectly south, N2/N3/N12 Fencing in Enfieldeast across the A1000 Fencing in Muswell HillN10, south east Fencing in Haringeythe neighbouring borough
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estimate in Barnet

We cover the whole borough - Chipping Barnet, High Barnet, New Barnet, East Barnet, Friern Barnet, Whetstone, Totteridge and every EN4, EN5, N11, N12 and N20 postcode in between. Free written estimate, no obligation.

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