Garden privacy screen made of metal

The best privacy screen for your garden depends on your individual requirements and preferences. Would you like a durable, low-maintenance solution, or do you prefer natural greenery? A natural privacy screen made of hedges or grasses blends harmoniously into the garden. This solution also improves the microclimate, but requires patience and regular maintenance until the desired height and density are achieved. Wooden privacy fences create a warm, natural atmosphere and blend harmoniously into the garden landscape. However, regular maintenance is necessary to protect the material from the effects of weather. A privacy screen for the garden made of high-quality metal or Corten steel is characterised by its stability and weather resistance. It offers a modern, timeless look and requires minimal maintenance.

A hedge is an attractive and natural way to protect your garden from unwanted attention. However, it often takes years to grow densely and loses density in winter. A garden fence made of metal, wood or plastic that provides privacy creates instant privacy and requires less space as it does not grow in width. It requires less maintenance – no regular cutting or watering – and, depending on the material, can also offer additional protection from wind and noise. Visually, it can be individually integrated into the garden through different colours, patterns or combinations with plants.

Place a single garden privacy screen made of metal to create a wind-protected retreat and visually divide large areas. The privacy screen gives your garden a very modern look. A continuous garden fence with a privacy screen function made of metal is well suited for creating a clear boundary between your property and your neighbour’s property.

The cost of privacy screening in the garden varies depending on the material, height and length of the fence. Taller wooden fences with privacy screening cost around £30 to £40 per metre, while plastic fences range from £80 to £100 per metre, depending on their height. A metal garden fence with privacy protection is usually available from around £220, while higher-quality versions with special coatings can cost between £340 and £540 per element. Custom-made products and elements with special designs are more expensive, but are usually more durable. In addition to the materials, you should also budget for the cost of posts, fastenings and, if necessary, installation.

The permissible height for privacy fences varies depending on the federal state and local regulations. In Bavaria, for example, privacy fences up to a height of 1.80 metres may be erected at the property boundary without a permit; in some cases, heights of up to 2 metres are also possible. In many cases, the distance to the boundary must be at least 50 centimetres. However, in order to avoid potential conflicts and legal problems, it is advisable to check local regulations before building a privacy fence and, if necessary, to discuss the matter with your neighbours.

Whether a privacy fence requires approval depends on local building regulations and the regulations of the respective federal state. In addition, municipal development plans or design statutes may contain special regulations regarding materials, colours or heights. It is therefore advisable to check with the relevant building or municipal authority before erecting a privacy fence in order to avoid any potential legal conflicts.

In principle, your neighbour cannot prohibit you from erecting a privacy fence on your property. However, you must comply with the locally permitted height and minimum distance from the property boundary. If the privacy screen in your garden violates building regulations, disproportionately affects your neighbour (e.g. by casting excessive shade) or violates existing agreements, your neighbour may take legal action against you.