Fence Construction – Projects and Qualified Teams

Fence construction covers enclosures for private, commercial, and industrial sites: double-wire mesh panel fences (residential standard), wooden fences (larch, Douglas fir, pressure-treated softwood), WPC fences (Wood Polymer Composite, low maintenance), aluminium and stainless fences (high-end), gabions (stone baskets), industrial fences with barbed wire or Y-extension, plus gates (sliding, swing, industrial slider). Critical factors are proper post foundations (point footings concrete C20/25, frost-safe 80–100 cm deep), accurate alignment over the full length, and correct installation of gates with motor drive and safety equipment. Example Germany: setback and height are governed by Land neighbour laws; frost-safe foundations follow general building rules (frost depth 80 cm).

FAQ

How much does fence construction cost per metre as subcontracted work?

Which heights and setbacks apply?

How are fence posts properly foundated?

Which gate technology is standard today?

What are the most common defects?

How long does standard fence construction take?

How much does fence construction cost per metre as subcontracted work?: Example Germany: galvanised double-wire panel 50–90 €/lm (incl. posts, foundations, install), powder-coated 70–120 €/lm. Wooden fence 80–150 €/lm. WPC 120–200 €/lm. Aluminium privacy panels 150–300 €/lm. Gates extra. In Poland 30–40 % below.
Which heights and setbacks apply?: Example Germany: varies by Land. Typically: up to 1.80 m at boundary without permit, higher with permit. Some Länder require minimum 50 cm setback. Check with local authority before start. Hedges and noise barriers have separate rules.
How are fence posts properly foundated?: Example Germany: point footing concrete C20/25, depth 80–100 cm (frost-safe), diameter 25–35 cm. Post centered in concrete, plumb. Cure 7 days before loading with panels. Gates require deeper 100–120 cm footings with reinforcement.
Which gate technology is standard today?: Sliding gate with electric drive (Hörmann, Nice, Sommer): drive sized to weight and length. Photo eyes at 2 heights mandatory for safety. Radio remote and keyswitch, optionally app control. Swing gates with underground or above-ground motors, synchronised.
What are the most common defects?: Crooked alignment from inaccurate survey, post settlement in undersized footings or on rubble fill, corrosion of galvanised posts from damaged coating, gate hardware torn out by undersized foundations, sagging slider gate from worn rollers.
How long does standard fence construction take?: Double-wire panel 50 m with gate: 2–3 days for two-person team incl. foundations and gate. Timber 50 m: 3–5 days due to extra screwing. WPC: 3–4 days. Concrete cure 7 days before panel install – can be shortened with rapid concrete.

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