Palisade · prices checked 28 October 2026
Palisade fencing
The steel security fence for yards, depots and commercial sites. How it's built, which height and finish, and what the parts cost.
Supply prices checked against each supplier's page on 28 October 2026. Each figure links to its source. How we check
Palisade fencing is a steel security fence: vertical pales with pointed tops, bolted to two horizontal rails between posts concreted into the ground. The pointed heads and the lack of footholds make it hard to climb. It's the usual boundary for industrial units, yards, depots and utility compounds.
Supply prices are published. HERMEQ lists pales from €4.63 ex VAT (€5.69 incl.), 1.8 m galvanised posts from €20.12 ex VAT (€24.75 incl.) and rails from €17.38 ex VAT (€21.38 incl.). Installed prices are quoted after a site visit.
How a palisade fence is built
A run is made of bays. HERMEQ's Palisade Standard calculator sets out what goes into each 2.75 m bay:
- 17 W section pales, 2.0 mm thick, with a splayed triple-point head
- 1 dig-in post (100 × 55 IPE section as standard; bolt-down posts on request)
- A top rail and a bottom rail (50 × 50 × 5 angle)
- 34 M8 bolts for the pales, plus M12 bolts and fishplates for the rails
- Tamper-resistant fixings throughout
Source: HERMEQ Palisade Standard calculator, read 28 October 2026, ex VAT and incl. 23% VAT as listed.
Add one more post to close the end of the run, and a corner post at every change of direction. To count bays, divide the length by 2.75 and round up.
Pales: W or D, and the head
- W section pales are folded into a corrugated W. The shape adds strength, so lighter steel does the job. Most new fences use them.
- D section pales are rounded. HERMEQ notes D pales are still commonly specified for government projects such as schools and prisons, and for repairs to older D-pale fences, which should be matched.
- Heads. A triple-point splayed head is the hardest to climb. Rounded and notched heads are also made.
Heights and where they're used
| Height | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 1.8 m | Commercial frontages and homes, usually powder coated |
| 2.0 m | Commercial premises, yards and depots |
| 2.4 m | Yards, depots, plant compounds and higher-risk sites, usually galvanised |
Typical uses as described by HERMEQ palisade fencing, read 28 October 2026, ex VAT and incl. 23% VAT as listed. HERMEQ's steel systems come in heights from 1.8 m to 2.4 m.
Finish: galvanised or powder coated
Galvanised palisade has a zinc coating that protects the steel and is the working finish for industrial units, utility compounds and yards where colour doesn't matter. Powder coated palisade is galvanised first and then coated in a colour, so it has two layers of protection. HERMEQ recommends it where the fence faces the public, sits on a commercial frontage or has to match existing gates and railings. Green and black are the common colours.
Supply prices
| Palisade item (HERMEQ) | Ex VAT | Incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Palisade Standard inter post, 1.8 m, galvanised | €20.12 | €24.75 |
| Palisade Standard pale, from | €4.63 | €5.69 |
| Palisade Standard rail, from | €17.38 | €21.38 |
| Palisade Standard corner post, from | €44.15 | €54.30 |
| Palisade pedestrian gate, from | €708.48 | €871.43 |
| Palisade vehicle gate, from | €1,560.00 | €1,918.80 |
| Stock palisade vehicle gate, from | €2,211.84 | €2,720.56 |
| Vehicle gate, 2.4 m × 6 m, powder coated | €3,244.03 | €3,990.16 |
| Postcrete, no mixing | €8.45 | €10.39 |
Source: HERMEQ palisade listings, read 28 October 2026, ex VAT and incl. 23% VAT as listed and the Palisade Standard calculator. "From" prices are the lowest for that item across heights and finishes.
Wire and Fence Depot lists a 3.0 mm, 2.4 m D-pale palisade kit in powder coated green at €330 per 2.75 m section, sold in multiples of 10 sections (27.5 m) (Wire and Fence Depot, read 28 October 2026, VAT not stated). The same listing also says "Priced per Meter", so confirm the unit with the supplier before you order.
Gates in the line
Vehicle gates are double leaf, for lorries and cars. Pedestrian gates are single leaf. Both are clad in pales and hung on posts concreted into the ground, so they sit in line with the fence. Plan the vehicle gate wide enough for a lorry to turn in from the road. For automated entrances, see our sister site on driveway and entrance gates.
Installation, in order
- Set out the line.Corners, gate openings and post positions are marked at the bay width.
- Dig and concrete the posts.Each post is set in a dug hole and checked for line and plumb before the concrete sets.
- Fix the rails.Rails are bolted to the previous post as each new post goes in, which keeps the bay width true.
- Bolt on the pales.Pales go on along the run with anti-tamper bolts.
- Hang the gates.Gate posts are set and the leaves hung and adjusted.
On a slope the bays are stepped: each bay is set level and the line steps down post to post. HERMEQ describes the same order of work.
Repairs and extensions
Damaged pales and bays can be replaced without taking down the line. Match the system, height and finish of the existing fence. The shape of the pale top and the colour usually identify it.
Questions people ask
How much does palisade fencing cost per metre?
Supply only: HERMEQ lists pales from €4.63 ex VAT (€5.69 incl.) and 1.8 m galvanised posts from €20.12 ex VAT (€24.75 incl.), and a 2.75 m bay takes one post, 17 pales and two rails. Installed prices are quoted after a site visit.
What height is palisade fencing?
Usually 1.8 m, 2.0 m or 2.4 m. Yards and compounds often go to 2.0 m or 2.4 m, frontages and homes 1.8 m or 2.0 m.
Galvanised or powder coated palisade?
Galvanised suits industrial sites where looks don't matter. Powder coated is galvanised first, then coloured, and suits public-facing frontages.
Do I need planning permission for palisade fencing at home?
Usually, yes. Clare County Council's guidance says the exemption for walls and fences around a house covers railings and wooden fences "but not a metal palisade or security fences". HERMEQ, a fencing supplier, says the same: around a house, metal palisade isn't exempted development. Check with your council.
Can palisade go on sloping ground?
Yes. The bays are stepped, each set level, stepping down post to post as the ground falls.
Sources (3)
Prices and facts on this page were checked against these published pages. We are not connected to these businesses.
- HERMEQ Palisade Standard calculator: hermeq.ie
- HERMEQ palisade fencing: hermeq.ie
- Wire and Fence Depot: wireandfencedepot.ie
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