A published range is a starting point
The older Leeds guide gave a typical range of £60–£90 per panel swapped out where a repair is suitable. That is the previously published range, not a quote for your fence today. The condition of the supports, the panel type and access can change the scope. I will quote after seeing the job.
If the posts are sound, replacing a damaged panel may be all that is needed. If a post has decayed at ground level, a new panel alone leaves the weakness in place. I look at the supports first and explain what can stay. The fencing and gates page describes that approach in more detail.
Choose the construction as well as the style
I work with closeboard, feather-edge, lap panel, picket, trellis and bespoke designs. The style and height affect the materials and the work involved. Decorative tops and changes along the boundary need discussing when the run is measured. Tell me what the fence needs to do before choosing solely from a photograph.
Concrete posts and gravel boards keep the timber away from wet ground and let panels be changed without replacing the supports each time. Timber and concrete options have different upfront costs and construction details. I can talk through the arrangement for your garden when I visit.
Ground, removal and access
Tree roots, rocky ground, clay and existing concrete can affect the digging. Removing an old fence adds work too, so agree what will happen to the old panels and posts before the new fence starts. Send a photograph from each end of the run and mention anything you already know about the ground.
If the materials need carrying through the house or along a narrow ginnel, that is useful to know. Slopes can also change the layout. Panels can be stepped or set to follow the ground where suitable. I look at the levels and the supports with you before agreeing how the finished fence will sit.
Gates and boundaries
A gate may need a support repaired or a new post as well as work to the gate itself. Tell me if it drags, catches or needs lifting to close. Think about the opening you need for everyday access and garden equipment. I fit gates on their own as well as with fence runs.
Check boundary ownership before arranging replacement work, and discuss shared concerns with your neighbour. If you are unsure about permission for the proposed height or location, ask the relevant council. The original article referred to Leeds; for a job near Penistone or elsewhere in my patch, use the council responsible for that property.
A written quote for the fence you have
I come and look, take measurements and explain the work. Quotes are free and there is no obligation. For most jobs I put a fixed price and the agreed scope in writing. If the work turns out to be more involved than expected, I talk to you before doing anything extra.
I work alone from Ingbirchworth near Penistone and clear up after the job. See the area list to check your location and the gallery for examples of my own work. If the fence is part of a wider garden project, mention the paving or decking too so we can discuss the whole scope.