We install quality fencing and gates across Ely, Cambridge and the surrounding Fen villages. We don't use the cheapest materials on the market - we'd rather fit something that's still standing in fifteen years.
Ely Fencing is based at Little Downham, three miles north of Ely. We supply and install fencing and gates for homeowners, landlords, farms and businesses across Ely, Littleport, Soham, Witchford, Haddenham, Stretham, Sutton and into Cambridge.
Fen ground moves. Peat shrinks in a dry summer and holds water in winter - it's why so many fences round here start leaning after a few seasons. We set posts to depths that allow for it, use concrete posts and gravel boards where the ground calls for them, and we'll tell you honestly when a repair will do instead of a full replacement.
If you want to know exactly what we're fitting, we'll put you straight through to our suppliers. Not many fencing companies will do that.
The difference isn't just appearance - it's strength, privacy, wind resistance and longevity.
Built board by board on site. The strongest timber fence available.
Ready-made panels between posts. Quick to fit and easy to replace.
Looks the same from both sides. Wind passes through - less likely to blow down.
Two, three or four rail. Paddocks, driveways and long rural boundaries.
Made to measure and braced so they still close squarely in five years.
Ready to get a price?
Free, no-obligation quotes
Need panels, posts or gates without installation? You can buy materials supply-only through our shop — ideal if you're fitting the fence yourself or already have a contractor lined up.
Browse trade prices online, add what you need to an enquiry list, and we'll confirm availability, pricing and collection or delivery. No online payment — just a straightforward written quote.
Pick panels, posts, gravel boards, gates and supplies, then add them to your enquiry list.
Submit the list with your details. There's no payment online — it's just a request for a quote.
We'll come back with availability, a fixed price, and collection or delivery options.
No sales patter. These are things you can actually check.
There's always a cheaper panel. It'll be thinner, lower grade and it'll fail sooner. We quote honestly and fit something that lasts.
If you want to check exactly what we're proposing, we'll give you our suppliers' details and you can ask them direct. Almost nobody in this trade offers that.
Already bought your panels or sourced something specific? That's fine - we'll install materials you've supplied yourself.
Peat shrinks and swells. We set posts to depths that allow for it, rather than fitting the same fence you'd put in on Cambridge clay.
If two posts and a gravel board will fix it, we'll say so. We're not going to sell you thirty metres of fence you don't need.
Old fencing, concrete bases and offcuts all go with us. You get your garden back the same day we finish.
We're based at Little Downham, just north of Ely. Most of our work is within about 20 miles of the yard, covering Ely, the Fen villages, Soham, Littleport and Cambridge.
Check if we cover your postcode
Indicative service area - confirm your postcode when you enquire.
A closer look at fencing, gates and landscaping we've completed across Ely and Cambridgeshire.
Most fencing companies won't put a number on their website. We will. Here are real prices straight from our current trade list, so you can budget before anyone comes out.
Prices below are per item and include VAT. For a fully supplied and fitted price on your job, ask us for a free quote.
See full fencing prices| Panels & boards | Price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Closeboard panel, 6' × 6' | from £40.33 |
| Standard lap panel, 6' × 6' | from £27.41 |
| Trellis panel, 6' × 6' | from £21.86 |
| Concrete post, 6' | from £17.69 |
| Concrete gravel board, 6' × 6" | from £11.10 |
Trade supply prices, inc VAT. Fitting and other sizes quoted separately.
| Gates | Price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Closeboard gate, from | from £59.12 |
| Tongue & groove gate, from | from £110.83 |
| 5-bar field gate, 10' | from £129.12 |
Made-to-measure and larger sizes available. Prices vary with ground conditions and access - your written quote is fixed.
"Our fence was blown down after a storm and I was worried about getting it sorted quickly. Sent a photo by text in the morning and had a price by lunchtime. Repaired two days later - two new posts, a gravel board and a couple of panels. Reasonable cost and no fuss at all."
"Used Ely Fencing for a new driveway gate and side fence. Really pleased with the quality - they used Jacksons posts and the gate swings perfectly. They also pointed out that the two posts on the left just needed new spurs rather than full replacement, which saved us money. Honest, tidy and would definitely use again."
"Had our whole back garden re-fenced with hit and miss panels and a new deck. The team turned up when they said they would, worked hard and left the site spotless. It's transformed the garden and neighbours have already asked who did it. Can't fault them."
"We needed stock fencing and a field gate for our paddock. Ely Fencing understood exactly what was needed for the wet ground out here and did a proper job of it. Fair price, good communication throughout and it's stood up perfectly through the winter. Highly recommend."
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Answers to the things we're asked most often.
It depends on the fence type, the ground and access. Rather than making you ring round for a figure, we publish real per-metre ranges on our fencing prices page so you can budget first.
Most domestic gardens are done in one to two days once we start. Your written quote will confirm the timescale. We'll also give you a realistic lead time when you enquire.
Usually not. A rear garden fence can generally be up to 2 metres high, and up to 1 metre where it runs alongside a highway or footpath. There are exceptions for listed buildings and conservation areas - parts of Ely fall inside one. Our guide on garden fence height rules covers it in full.
There's no universal rule, despite the widespread belief that it's always the left-hand side. Ownership is shown by T-marks on your title plan from HM Land Registry. We've written a plain-English guide to working out who owns the garden fence.
Yes. We remove and dispose of the old fencing, including concreted post bases, and leave the site clear. It's included in the price unless your quote says otherwise.
No. If you'd rather supply your own materials we're happy to install them. We can also supply materials without installation if you're fitting the fence yourself.
Tell us roughly what you need and we'll come out, measure up and send you a fixed written quote. No charge, no obligation, no pressure.
We'll be back to you the same working day where we can.
