Pricing up security fencing for a commercial yard is rarely as simple as cost per metre. The right specification depends on what you are protecting, your site access, and local planning. This guide sets out realistic Midlands figures and the factors that move the price up or down.
For a standard commercial yard around Leicester, most jobs we quote fall between £80 and £200 per linear metre supplied and fitted, depending on the fence type. A 2.4m galvanised palisade run sits in the middle of that band, while heavy-duty welded mesh with anti-climb properties pushes towards the upper end.
As a rough working figure, fencing a modest yard with 100 metres of perimeter often lands somewhere between £9,000 and £20,000 once gates and groundwork are included. Larger industrial sites with multiple access points and CCTV-ready posts will sit well above that.
Height and security rating matter most. A 1.8m boundary fence is far cheaper than a 2.4m or 3m specification with rotating spikes or a Secured by Design rating, which insurers and some Leicester estates increasingly ask for.
Ground conditions are the other big variable. Concreting posts into clay or made-up ground is straightforward, but old industrial yards across the Midlands often hide concrete slabs, buried foundations, or services that need coring or hand digging. That adds labour and time.
The fence line itself is only part of the picture. Clearing an overgrown or part-demolished boundary, removing an old chain-link run, and disposing of it at a licensed tip all carry a charge that is easy to overlook.
If your yard backs onto a highway or sits within a conservation area in Leicester, you may need planning permission for anything over 2m, or 1m next to a road. Gate automation also brings ongoing costs for power supply, safety edges, and a yearly service to meet the Machinery regulations.
Avoid pricing a commercial job over the phone. A proper site visit lets us measure the run, check ground conditions, and confirm whether existing posts or footings can be reused, which can save a surprising amount.
Ask for an itemised quotation that separates materials, labour, gates, and waste removal. That makes it far easier to compare contractors fairly and to see exactly where your money is going.
Palisade is usually cheaper per metre and very robust, while welded mesh offers better visibility for CCTV and is harder to cut through. The best choice depends on your security needs and whether you want to see in and out of the yard.
Often not, but you generally do for fencing over 2m, or over 1m where it adjoins a road. It is worth a quick check with Leicester City Council or your local authority before work starts, and we can advise based on your site.
A straightforward 100m perimeter usually takes around three to five working days, allowing time for posts to set. Difficult ground, automated gates, or a phased install to keep the yard operational will extend that.
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