As the Met Office confirms the names of the storms expected to hit the UK this autumn, beginning with Storm Amy this weekend, followed by Bram and Chandra, new research highlights which regions could see the biggest costs from garden damage.
An analysis by composite fencing specialists eCompositeProducts reviewed historic storm case studies, wind exposure data from the Met Office, and average fence repair charges to calculate the estimated financial burden for households across the country.
Regions predicted to face the highest average repair costs are Northern Ireland, Scotland, where storm impacts are typically stronger, and the South East, where higher labour costs increase the expense of repairs.
UK storm damage hotspots – ranked by estimated repair costs
Scotland – £241.32
Northern Ireland – £213.60
South East England – £204.70
London – £195.16
North West England – £195.29
North East England – £193.70
Wales – £185.73
South West England – £178.00
East Midlands – £178.00
West Midlands – £178.00
East of England – £178.00
Yorkshire and the Humber – £158.93
These estimates are based on regional labour rates combined with storm frequency patterns.
“Every storm season, we see fences blown over, sheds flattened, and gardens left in tatters,” explained Bailey Witcomb, director at eCompositeProducts. “While Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the North West get hit most often, the reality is that costs mount everywhere, especially in the South East, where labour charges are higher. Replacing fencing before the storms arrive is far cheaper than paying for emergency repairs afterwards.”
