Installing fencing

The most common way to close off your garden and create privacy is to install a fence. Fences come in different shapes and sizes and have several useful functions. Check out tips on how to install a fence and price information per fence type here.

Fence installation costs

There are different types of fencing, each with its own instructions on how to install them. Some fencing, if you are a bit handy, you can install yourself. Other fencing, such as balcony fencing, requires specialist installation to ensure safety. The overview below shows the prices per type of fencing and the installation costs.

Want more price information for installing fencing in your garden? Check out the price guide: fencing prices.

Which fencing will you have installed?

Think about what function you would like your new fencing to have, that’s how you’ll determine which fencing is suitable for your garden. See below for each function the type of fencing that is best for it.

Creating privacy

The most privacy you can create is by installing a completely closed fence around your garden. A wooden fence is the most suitable for this, or a fence. Another option for creating privacy is to place a double-rod fence and let plants grow through it. This way, you combine lots of greenery in the garden with privacy.

Burglary protection

If you want your fencing to serve as burglary protection, you have several options for fencing. For example, by choosing an ornamental fence with points or a bar fence, you make it dangerous to climb over these. In addition, these fences offer a clear view of the garden, making burglars more likely to be caught by neighbours and passers-by. If you opt for the combination of more privacy and burglary protection, it is wise to install a high fence. Another option is to alternate the high fence with a low fence, giving you privacy for part of the garden and an unobstructed view for part of it.

Demarcating large areas

Does your fencing have the sole purpose of demarcating an area or sealing off space for animals? Then mesh fencing is very suitable. Wire mesh fencing is the cheapest variety of fencing, very simple, but very functional for enclosing (large) pieces of land.

Tips for installing a fence

Installing a fence is often quite a project. If you want your fencing to be safe and to be enjoyed for years to come, it needs to be done properly and accurately. Read the tips below on having a fence installed to keep your project on track.

1. Take a good look at the regulations for installing a fence

A fence up to a height of 2 metres may be installed licence-free, above 2 metres you need to make an application to the municipality. It is also important that you have the fencing placed in your own yard. If you place the fencing on the municipality’s property, you could be fined. Is it not clear where you can place the fence? Request a cadastral map from the Land Registry (for a fee) that clearly shows the plot boundary. Is the fence in the neighbour’s yard? Then read tip 3 to save on the cost of your fencing.

2. Have a specialist install your fence

A fence is often a big investment. To enjoy it as long as possible, it is important that the fencing is expertly installed to ensure quality and safety. After all, you don’t want your fencing to hang or even fly away during the first autumn storm. And if you place the fence too close to the ground, there is a good chance that the underside will rot quickly. A specialist will have your fencing firmly in place within a day, according to the rules.

3. Think beforehand about what exactly you are having installed

A lot is involved in installing fencing. So make sure you are well prepared, both for yourself and the specialist. Firstly, it is important to be sure of the dimensions of your garden so that you buy the right number of metres of fencing. Secondly, the ground in which your fencing will be placed is an important element. Are you installing a low fence? Then the ground stake needs to be driven 80 cm into the ground. Would you prefer more privacy and place a high fence? Then the ground stake needs to be driven 100 cm into the ground. To do this, you need to be sure that the soil in your garden is solid enough to hold a ground stake and that there are no important pipes running through it. A specialist checks the ground where the fencing will be placed

Enjoy the benefits of your fencing

Are you fond of your privacy? Is it time to complete your garden? Or do you want to better secure access to your home? A fence gives it to you. These are the benefits you will enjoy after installing a fence:

• more privacy in the garden;
• complete your garden style;
• decrease the risk of burglary;
• keep your children in the garden;
• or keep your (domestic) animals in the garden;
• more space for accessories in your garden;
• a cosy cosy atmosphere in your garden.

The right fencing provides fine benefits. Are you going to buy a fence? Then think carefully about the tasks your fencing will fulfil and install the fencing that suits them best.