Garden fencing, composite decking & pergolas in Ireland
In 2026, concrete-post and hit-and-miss timber garden fencing in Ireland costs €110 to €155 per linear metre.
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- €95 to €165/m²for porcelain, Indian sandstone, silver granite or limestone patios
- €3,500 to €25,000+for complete garden transformations, paving, lawns & planting
- €22 to €42/m²for screened topsoil & roll-out turf (or €65–€95/m² artificial grass)
- 13.5% VATreduced Irish construction VAT rate on supply-and-install landscaping
Composite decking, garden fencing & pergolas: 2026 Ireland price guide
| Decking, Fencing or Garden Structure | 2026 Installed Price (incl. VAT) | Specification & Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Capped Co-Extruded Composite Decking | €155 to €220/m² | Polymer-capped boards, hidden stainless clips, treated C24/composite joists (25+ yrs, zero staining) |
| Pressure-Treated Softwood Timber Decking | €115 to €155/m² | 32mm smooth/grooved Scandinavian redwood on H4 subframe (12–15 yrs with annual oiling) |
| Concrete Post + Concrete Base + Pressure-Treated Panel Fence | €110 to €155 / linear m | 1.8m high H-posts concreted 600mm deep, 300mm concrete gravel board & heavy hit-and-miss panel |
| Contemporary Horizontal Cedar or Composite Slat Screening | €165 to €240 / linear m | Planed Western Red Cedar, larch or composite slats with 10–15mm shadow gap on steel/H4 posts |
| Custom Timber Pergola (Larch / Treated Redwood, 3m×3m to 4m×3m) | €2,400 to €4,800 | 150×150mm posts on galvanised post shoes, notched rafters & optional polycarbonate roof |
| Louvred Aluminium Bioclimatic Pergola (installed) | €4,200 to €8,500 | Powder-coated anthracite aluminium frame with tilting rainproof roof louvres & internal guttering |
Why capped composite decking beats first-generation uncapped boards in Ireland
First-generation uncapped wood-plastic composite absorbs damp in shaded Irish gardens, encouraging surface algae and food grease stains. Modern second-generation capped (co-extruded) composite decking wraps the core in a hard, non-porous polymer shield with a deep woodgrain emboss (R11 wet slip rating) and hidden stainless-steel starter and T-clips — giving a barefoot-friendly, splinter-free terrace that never needs sanding or oiling.
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Fencing, decking & pergola questions
Does garden decking need planning permission in Ireland?
Under Class 6 of the Planning and Development Regulations, garden decking to the rear or side of a house is exempt from planning permission provided the deck platform is no more than 1 metre above ground level and does not reduce the remaining open rear garden space below 25 m².
What fence post specification survives Atlantic winter storms?
For boundary fences exposed to high winds, reinforced concrete H-posts with a 300mm concrete gravel board at the base (concreted 600–750mm deep into the ground) combined with hit-and-miss panels (which let 15–20% of wind pressure pass through the staggered slats) prevent both rot at ground level and wind-blow failure.
Do I need planning permission for a patio, decking, garden fence or retaining wall in Ireland?
Under Class 6 of the Planning and Development Regulations, paving or decking in a rear garden is exempt from planning permission provided any raised platform/deck is not more than 1 metre above ground level. Under Class 5, rear garden boundary walls and fences up to 2.0 metres high (and front boundary walls/fences up to 1.2 metres high) are exempt. Front garden surfacing over 5 m² is exempt when built with permeable paving/gravel or drained to a soakaway within your own boundary.
What VAT rate applies to landscaping, patio paving and fencing in Ireland?
13.5%. Under Revenue's two-thirds rule for permanent residential building and groundworks services, supply-and-install patio paving, retaining walls, fencing, decking and garden construction attract the 13.5% reduced VAT rate provided materials do not exceed two-thirds of the total contract value.
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