Security Fencing in Dublin

Palisade, mesh and temporary site fencing in Dublin. Mesh starts from €25 a metre supplied, palisade €330 a 2.75 m section; the fitted price is quoted after a look at the site.

For businesses, farms, building sites and homes in Dublin city, Swords, Balbriggan and Malahide and across Co. Dublin.

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133,698active businesses in Dublin
22,521of them in construction
699farms
6.9recorded burglaries a year per 1,000 households in the Garda division

Security fencing as fitted

Real fences, photographed where they stand: palisade and mesh.

**Palisade.** Steel palisade fence along a fieldPointed pales on rails, running the length of the boundary.

**Mesh.** Welded mesh fence panels and a gateWelded mesh panels on posts: you can see through it, and so can the cameras.

**Mesh.** Mesh panels on a low concrete baseCoated mesh with bent tops on a concrete plinth, along a slope.

Security fencing in Dublin

Dublin has 133,698 active businesses, from Dublin city, Swords and Balbriggan out to the smallest villages. One vetted fencing contractor who covers your county covers the whole county: yards, depots, shops, farms and sites.

4,039 are in industry, 11,470 in transport and storage and 13,226 in wholesale and retail: 28,735 businesses with stock, plant or vehicles to keep in. Palisade suits a yard; mesh suits a frontage.

13,681 new homes were finished in Dublin in 2025. Every site needs securing while it's built: temporary site fence panels are €44–€63 each.

The Garda division covering Dublin records 6.9 burglaries a year per 1,000 households, above the national 4.5. Planning is decided by Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council and South Dublin County Council: around a house, palisade needs permission at any height.

Fences we take requests for

Every fence is measured and priced on site.

Palisade fencingSteel pales, pointed tops, the heavy deterrent. €330 a 2.75 m section.Palisade →

Mesh fencingWelded mesh panels: see-through, hard to climb. From €25 a metre.Mesh fencing →

Mesh fence panels on a low concrete base

V mesh fencingFolded panels for schools, offices and frontages.V mesh →

Temporary site fencingPanels on feet for building sites. €44–€63 a panel.Site fencing →

Security Fencing guides & price breakdowns

Straight answers to what people ask most: itemised costs, specifications, planning or grants, and what to check before you book.

Cost & Pricing GuideSecurity Fencing Prices in IrelandSecurity fencing prices in Ireland: mesh from €25 a metre, palisade €330 a 2.75 m section, gates €500–€3,990, site panels €44–€63. Fitting priced on site.Read the guide →Specification GuideAnti-Climb Fencing in IrelandAnti-climb fencing in Ireland: 358 mesh has 76.2 by 12.7 mm holes in 4 mm wire, too narrow for a fingertip or bolt cutters. Security ratings explained.Read the guide →Specification GuideSecurity Gates in IrelandSecurity gates in Ireland: palisade and mesh, swing or sliding, manual or automatic. An automatic gate must press no harder than 400 N in a 50–500 mm gap.Read the guide →Specification GuideTemporary Site Fencing in IrelandTemporary site fencing in Ireland: anti-climb panels €44–€63 each incl. VAT, feet €11.72–€14.55, gates €130–€265. Hire or buy for building sites.Read the guide →Specification GuideCommercial and Industrial Fencing in IrelandCommercial and industrial fencing in Ireland: palisade, twin wire and anti-climb mesh for 381,973 businesses. Planning above 1.2 m explained.Read the guide →Specification GuideFarm Security Fencing in IrelandFarm security fencing in Ireland: on rural land a fence up to 2 m is usually exempt from planning. Palisade and mesh for yards and sheds, 135,037 farms.Read the guide →

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Fencing in Dublin: questions

How much does security fencing cost in Dublin?

The materials cost the same across Ireland: mesh from €25 a metre, palisade €330 a 2.75 m section, vehicle gates €1,184–€3,990. The fitted price is quoted after a look at your site.

Do I need planning permission for fencing in Dublin?

At a house, palisade and security fencing need permission from Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council and South Dublin County Council. Businesses and farms have their own rules: ask the council or apply for a Section 5 declaration.

Do you cover all of Dublin?

Yes. Requests from Dublin city, Swords, Balbriggan, Malahide and Rush and the rest of Dublin go to one vetted contractor who covers the county.

Palisade or mesh?

Palisade is the heavier deterrent for yards, depots and industrial sites. Mesh keeps the site visible to cameras and passers-by and suits schools, offices and frontages. Both are hard to climb.

Who comes out?

One vetted fencing contractor who covers your county. Your number isn't sent to a list. They ring you, ask about the site, usually arrange a look, and give you a written quote. Nothing is ordered until you say yes.

Security Fencing across all 26 counties

Requests from all 26 counties go to one vetted local specialist who covers your county — from Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick to Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, Waterford and Donegal. Pick your county below for local prices, specifications and advice. Compare all areas covered →

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