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Fence quote

Part of my fence needs replacing.

Quote I have been given is £540

Is reasonable? I am in Nottingham

5’6” featheredged boards 6”x1” timber gravel board 
3” x2” can’t cut rails ,8’x4”x4” timber posts , 6’’ high single leaf gate feather edge style including fittings
And removal of existing fencing.

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  • MikeJXE
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    OrbitHeadache said: 5’6” featheredged boards 6”x1” timber gravel board 
    3” x2” can’t cut rails ,8’x4”x4” timber posts , 6’’ high single leaf gate feather edge style including fittings
    Use timber posts & gravel boards, and you'll be replacing them again in ~10 years.
    I'd suggest using concrete posts & boards - They will cost slightly more, but will outlast you and the next owner.

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