If you're researching composite fencing for your garden, price is probably the first question. This guide gives you honest 2026 UK pricing — per panel, per metre, and fully installed — so you can budget accurately and understand exactly what you're getting for your money.
Composite Fencing Cost Per Panel UK 2026
Supply-only prices for composite fencing panels in the UK currently range from around £75 to £200 per panel, depending on the height, design and supplier. Here's how that breaks down:
- Standard 6ft x 6ft composite fence panel (plain slatted): £90–£150
- 6ft x 6ft decorative composite screen panel: £100–£180
- 4ft x 6ft composite fence panel: £65–£110
- Screen and post bundle (2 panels with 3 posts): £400–£550
At Screen With Envy, our composite fence panels start from £75 for a 5mm decorative screen and from £130 for a full composite fence bay kit. Browse our full composite fencing range here.
Composite Fencing Cost Per Metre UK 2026
On a per-linear-metre basis, composite fencing supply-only typically works out at £50–£100 per metre depending on height and design. For an average 10-metre garden fence run, that's roughly £500–£1,000 in materials.
Composite Fencing Installed Cost UK 2026
If you're paying for professional installation, expect to add £300–£400 per day in labour, with most standard garden fence runs taking 1–2 days. A fully installed composite fence for a typical semi-detached garden (10–15 metres) typically costs £1,500–£3,500 all-in.
That said, most homeowners install composite fencing themselves — the panel systems are designed for DIY and require no specialist tools. Our installation guide walks you through the full process.
Is Composite Fencing Worth the Cost?
The upfront cost of composite fencing is higher than timber — there's no getting around that. A basic 6ft timber panel starts from around £30, while composite starts from around £90. But timber is not a one-time cost.
Timber fencing needs treating every 1–2 years (roughly £40–£80 in materials per application for an average garden), and typically needs full replacement every 7–10 years. When you add those costs up over 10 years — treatments, repairs, and eventual replacement — a cheap timber fence often costs more than composite over the same period.
Composite fencing requires zero maintenance. No painting, no treating, no sealing. Our WPC panels are UV-stabilised and fully weatherproof — built to last 25 years or more with nothing more than an occasional clean.
What Affects the Cost of Composite Fencing?
- Panel height — 4ft panels cost less than 6ft or 7ft panels
- Panel design — plain slatted panels cost less; decorative patterned panels cost more
- Thickness — 5mm cladding panels are cheaper than 16mm freestanding structural panels
- Post type — aluminium posts add cost but are required for freestanding systems; existing concrete posts reduce cost
How to Save Money on Composite Fencing
- Use existing concrete posts — slot composite boards straight in using a U-channel insert, saving significantly on post costs
- Install it yourself — DIY installation saves £300–£800 in labour
- Buy during sale periods — summer and January sales often offer 15–20% off
- Order bundles — screen and post bundles are typically better value than buying separately
Need help planning your project? Browse all composite fencing → or contact our team at hello@screenwithenvy.co.uk.