Hire or buy temporary fencing: dimensions and costs explained

Temporary fence hire: flexibility for limited periods

Hiring is a practical option when you need a construction boundary for days or months. You do not need your own storage after the project. Delivery, installation, dismantling and collection can be arranged around your schedule.

Fence hire: what information is needed?

For a quotation, provide the site address, start date, expected end date and required fence length. A sketch helps account for corners and openings. Also describe ground surfacing, access and any planned privacy screening.

From Weyhe, ZaunRent hires fencing for projects in Bremen, Hamburg and Hanover. We agree on the scope before you place an order. Find more information about our temporary fence hire services.

Buying temporary fencing: for regular use

If you frequently use fencing on different construction sites, compare buying with hiring. Include the complete system: panels, suitable feet, clamps and any gates or additional bracing. Transport, storage and repairs also form part of ongoing costs.

There is no fixed duration after which buying always pays off. Compare expected hire costs for your actual projects with purchase and subsequent expenses. Confirm equipment design, condition, scope and transport costs in writing. For a purchase enquiry, use our contact page ; availability and specifications are clarified individually.

Temporary fence dimensions: width, height and required length

A common format for portable mesh fencing is approximately 3.50 metres wide and 2.00 metres high. Actual dimensions vary by manufacturer and design. Check specifications before combining panels, feet or gates from different systems.

Temporary fence size: which design suits your needs?

Fence size must suit the location and purpose. Frames, mesh, feet and connections matter alongside width and height. A property boundary with corners may need a different arrangement from a straight run. Plan openings and access routes from the outset.

Calculate fence quantities: a simple example

A straight 70-metre run theoretically needs twenty 3.50-metre panels. For 60 metres, eighteen panels are needed, giving a combined nominal width of 63 metres. This is quantity guidance: the actual installation, gates, changes of direction and local conditions determine the final layout.

An open straight run of twenty panels usually needs twenty-one support positions if adjacent panels share a foot. Additional bracing and actual connector quantities depend on the system and installation conditions.

Privacy screening: consider privacy and wind loads

Screening can reduce views into work or event areas. Nets or sheeting are often used. Check dimensions, suitable fixing points and air-permeability specifications.

Privacy screening changes the fence's surface exposed to wind. Even breathable mesh can transfer additional forces to the system. Bracing and ballast must therefore be planned for the material, location and manufacturer's instructions. Tell the hire company about coverings before installation rather than adding them later without agreement.

Buying used fencing: check condition and accessories

Used fencing can reduce purchase costs. What matters is whether panels suit your use and which accessories are actually included. Compare complete packages wherever possible rather than panel prices alone.

• Frames and mesh: Look for distortion, sharp points and damaged welds.
• Surface: Check corrosion and damage to galvanising.
• Feet: Check cracks, breaks and compatible sockets.
• Connections: Are enough compatible clamps and any required braces included?
• Collection: Clarify weight, loading and transport before buying.

Descriptions such as “used, good condition” do not replace specific condition information. Request recent photos and written confirmation of quantities and visible defects in the quotation.

Fence banners: advertising on construction boundaries

A fence banner can make your business or project visible. Use a clear company name, a short description of services and readable contact details. Before printing, check the panel's actual usable space and intended fixings.

Banners also increase wind exposure. Material, size and position must suit the planned fence securing arrangements. Discuss banners at the enquiry stage. Before ordering, clarify whether printing, fixing materials and installation are included or must be organised separately.

Temporary fence hire: calculate costs and total price

Costs combine fence hire and additional agreed services. Basic hire is usually calculated by multiplying fence length, hire days and the applicable rate. Transport, installation, dismantling and special accessories may be additional.

Basic calculation: Fence length in metres × hire duration in days × agreed daily rate. The specific quotation governs, including its method of counting hire days and scope of services.

Compare quotations with identical quantities, duration and services. A low metre rate can only be assessed once you know whether feet and clamps are included and what delivery and collection cost. Agree on any extension period and price early.

You can find ZaunRent's current pricing in the temporary fence price calculator. It provides initial guidance; the individual quotation accounts for your location and required services.

Information that helps compare prices

• Total fence length and exact hire period
• Included feet, clamps and other accessories
• Delivery and later collection, including travel costs
• Installation and dismantling
• Gates, screening, banners and required bracing

Temporary fence dimensions and hire FAQ