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Fencing in Sunderland.
Fencing Northeast supplies, builds and repairs fencing across Sunderland. Pressure-treated closeboard, panel and post-and-rail — installed by our team, or supplied for yours.
Looking for a fencer in Sunderland? We're 35 minutes from the yard at NE13 7BA. Most quotes back same day.
Three ways we help in Sunderland
Fence install & supply
Supply + build in Sunderland. Concrete-set posts, gravel boards, closeboard or panel. Free site survey for jobs over 10m.
Fence quote →Supply & delivery
Build it yourself? Pressure-treated boards, posts, rails and gravel boards — delivered to Sunderland kerbside.
Browse materials →Fence repairs
Storm damage, single panels, broken posts. Photo us your problem — we usually quote from photos for simple repairs.
Repair quote →What we use in Sunderland builds
All materials →
Fence Board 4ft x 6"
1200 x 150 x 16mm
£1.55 / board
Fence Board 5ft x 6"
1500 x 150 x 16mm
£1.82 / board
Fence Board 6ft x 4"
1800 x 100 x 16mm
£1.65 / board
Fence Board 6ft x 5"
1800 x 125 x 16mm
£1.80 / board
Fence Board 6ft x 6"
1800 x 150 x 16mm
£2.00 / board
Fence Board 8ft x 6"
2400 x 150 x 16mm
£2.80 / board
Fence Post 5ft x 3"x3"
1500 x 75 x 75mm
£5.50 / post
Fence Post 6ft x 3"x3"
1800 x 75 x 75mm
£5.50 / post
Common fencing jobs in Sunderland
Sunderland splits into two jobs-wise: the coastal Roker/Seaburn streets where we're replacing storm-damaged panels and adding caps for longevity, and the inland Silksworth/Doxford estates where it's mostly new-build trade supply and full closeboard runs. Houghton, Hetton and Penshaw run the older terraced stock — lots of single-panel replacements and gate-post jobs.
Local notes — terrain, access, spec
The North Sea air is the big factor on anything east of the A1018. Salt accelerates rot at the ground line, so we recommend gravel boards under every coastal fence and pressure-treated posts as a minimum — never untreated. Sandy soil in pockets near Seaburn and Roker means standard post depths need a touch more concrete than inland.
Common questions about fencing in Sunderland
Does the sea air shorten fence life in Roker and Seaburn?
Yes — coastal fences typically last 15–25 years vs 20–30 inland. We recommend pressure-treated 4×4 posts, gravel boards under every run, and a cap rail on top to protect the board ends. Cheaper untreated timber rots out in under five years on a Sunderland coast plot.
How much does a new fence cost in Sunderland?
It depends on what you need. Most domestic 5–6ft closeboard runs in Sunderland work out in the £45–£95 per metre range supplied and built — final price depends on height, post spec, ground conditions, access and any old fence to clear. We price to your budget where we can. Drop your postcode in the form below and we'll come back same day with an exact figure.
How long does a typical fence build take?
A 15–25m run of 6ft closeboard takes a two-person team about a day. Larger runs or jobs with old fence to remove run 2–3 days. We tell you the time estimate up front in the quote.
Do you do supply-only in Sunderland?
Yes — most of our orders are supply-only with kerbside delivery. Next-day from our yard at NE13 7BA. See delivery details for Sunderland.
What if I just need a panel replaced after the storm?
Send us a photo via the repairs form with your postcode. For single-panel and single-post jobs we can often quote from a photo and have it done within the week.
Trade pricing for builders / landscapers in Sunderland?
Yes. Open a trade account for net terms and trade rates. Ring the yard on 0191 695 1984.
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Delivery to Sunderland
Lead times, postcodes, kerbside delivery details for Sunderland.
Delivery info →Fencing in Washington
NE37–NE38 · 30 min from the yard
Fencers in Washington →Fencing in South Shields
NE32–NE34 · 35 min from the yard
Fencers in South Shields →Fencing in Durham
DH1, DH6–DH7 · 45 min from the yard
Fencers in Durham →Need fencing in Sunderland?
Tell us what you need — build, supply or repair — and your postcode. Most quotes back same day.