Fencing & Gate Installation Service
Supply and installation of garden fencing, panels, posts and gates for homes, quoted per metre or per job.
Storm damage and tired panels keep demand steady; fences are replaced roughly every 10-15 years. Materials are bought from builders' merchants at trade prices and marked up within the quote. A two-person crew can finish a typical garden fence in one or two days, keeping labour costs low. Before-and-after photos on local groups are the strongest free marketing in this trade. Gross margin figures are planning estimates of revenue minus direct costs (materials, consumables, fuel and per-job expenses); they exclude the owner's own labour, so treat them as a guide to job economics rather than take-home pay.
- Starting capital: 800–2500 GBP
- Total starting capital: 2000 GBP
- Setup: 2-3 weeks
- Gross margin: 60-70%
- Business model: Fixed-quote supply-and-fit fencing jobs for homeowners and landlords.
- Category: Garden & Outdoor Services
Risks
- Weather dependent: Rain and frozen ground stop work.
- Heavy materials: Panels and posts need a capable van or trailer.
- Boundary disputes: Neighbour disagreements can stall jobs mid-way.
Costs
- Transport — Used trailer or van racking for panels and posts — 900 GBP
- Equipment — Post-hole borer, breaker, saws and levels — 600 GBP
- Compliance — Public liability insurance — 300 GBP
- Sales push — Local ads, signage and a photo-led Facebook page — 200 GBP