Do you cover Lightwater?

Yes - Lightwater is inside our 30-mile coverage zone from Ash Vale and we work in GU18 every week.

How quickly can you quote a fence in Lightwater?

Most Lightwater enquiries get a free site visit within five working days and a written quote within a week of that visit.

How long does a fence take?

Allow 1-3 working days on a typical Lightwater property. Sloping plots, restricted access or larger formats add to that and we'll flag it on the quote.

What does a fence cost in Lightwater?

New fencing typically runs £80-£140 per metre fitted depending on height, panel type and post system.

Do I need permission from Surrey Heath Borough Council?

For most fence work, no - but anything affecting the public highway (dropped kerbs) or a conservation frontage goes through Surrey Heath Borough Council. We'll tell you on the visit which forms apply.

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Lightwater Fencing: a local specification for GU18 properties

Lightwater is dominated by 1960s-90s detached estates around the Country Park, with newer cul-de-sac infill off The Avenue. Plots tend to be wide with side access, which suits drive widening and modular garden rooms barrowed in rather than craned. That is why our fencing quotes here start with the plot, access and levels, not a standard square metre allowance. The technical detail we test first is shared boundaries where the neighbour's posts have to be worked around.

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Adding a tall close-board fence with trellis tops for privacy from a neighbouring extension, relevant fencing detail for GU18 properties near Bagshot

What changes the specification here

Lightwater is inside our 30-mile core area, so site visits are arranged within a week and project supervision is daily, not weekly.
We've spent enough time on GU18 streets to know which ground conditions matter for a fence - the tight side returns where panels have to be carried through the house that gets missed when a national firm quotes from a desk.
Quotes are written, fixed and broken down by stage, with the same crew on site from day one through to clean-down.

Local quick facts

Council: Surrey Heath Borough Council
Transport: M3 J3, A322 Guildford Rd, Bagshot and Camberley stations within 2 miles.
Postcodes: GU18
Typical timeline: 1-3 working days

Three briefs we hear in GU18

Close-board and feather-edge fencing
Concrete-post and gravel-board systems
Side and double-leaf garden gates
Trellis tops and decorative caps
Old fence removal and disposal
Domestic, commercial and security fencing installed

Three practical outcomes for this page

Selected from the service brief and local property context rather than a generic location list.

01
Building a matching side gate and double-leaf driveway gate in close-board timber
02
Adding a tall close-board fence with trellis tops for privacy from a neighbouring extension
03
Stripping out a leaning shared boundary fence and resetting posts plumb in concrete

Evidence relevant to this brief

Workmanship on every Lightwater project is guaranteed and we return for snag visits within two weeks of completion if anything needs adjusting.

“Steve did a great job, started and completed the work within a few days of agreeing to accept the job. Driveway looks great and work was carried out in a clean and tidy manner. Would definitely hire Steve and his team again and would recommend him for other work.”
Chris, Lightwater · Driveways

Research matched to this decision

How Much Does Fencing Cost Per Metre in 2026?

Fitted price per metre for every fence type we install, domestic and commercial, and the three things that move a quote more than the panel choice.

What a Fencing Quote Should Include

A checklist for comparing fencing quotes properly, with the domestic and commercial items that separate a real price from a number on a text message.

Concrete vs Timber Fencing: Which to Choose

Concrete posts with timber panels is the answer for most gardens, and this guide explains exactly why, with fitted costs for all three options.

FAQs - Fencing in Lightwater

What changes the specification around Lightwater?: The first local issue we check is shared boundaries where the neighbour's posts have to be worked around. We also look at access, levels and whether Surrey Heath Borough Council needs to be involved before fixing the construction detail.
Can you cover Bagshot as part of the same local run?: Yes. Bagshot sits within our normal Lightwater working cluster, so it can be grouped with nearby surveys rather than treated as a distant call-out.
What should I send before a GU18 site visit?: A wide photo, approximate dimensions, access width and a note about the intended use are enough to make the first conversation useful.
How is the quote made specific to this property?: It records excavation or foundation assumptions, materials, disposal, access, programme and exclusions. The allowance is based on the measured site rather than copied from another town.

Is this the right route for your property?

For a Lightwater project, the sensible next step is a measured visit: we can confirm access, levels and the right response to shared boundaries where the neighbour's posts have to be worked around before pricing the work. This recommendation is scoped to Lightwater fencing enquiries.

Measure first, quote once

Send the rough size and access photos; we will tell you what needs checking on site. Mention Lightwater and fencing so we route the enquiry to the right survey notes.

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