Association of Fencing Industries
Gardens and trees · Fencing trade association
The Association of Fencing Industries represents fencing contractors, suppliers and other businesses in the sector. Membership categories should be checked before treating a member as an installation contractor.
Checked Official sources below.
What it covers and whether it is required
Membership is voluntary. It does not settle a boundary dispute or remove planning, highway or other permission requirements for a fence.
Joining requirements and costs
AFI‘s joining guidance asks for company information, references and policy details. Use the current application for the relevant membership category and confirm any additional competence, insurance and ongoing membership conditions.
Check the current fees with Association of Fencing Industries before applying. Ask whether the quotation includes application, assessment, renewal and any per-job charges. Use published fees or ask for a written quotation.
What it means for homeowners
Check the business in AFI’s directory. Agree the boundary position, fence specification, posts, foundations, waste removal and responsibility for permissions in writing. Association membership is not evidence that the contractor has verified your legal boundary.
How to check a claim
Official member, card or certificate check: Association of Fencing Industries.
Match the record to the named person or contracting business. Check the current scope, not just a logo on a van or an old certificate. If the public record does not show the detail you need, ask the body to confirm it before appointing the business.
Where the scheme applies
UK fencing sector. Boundary law, planning limits and local restrictions depend on the property’s location and circumstances.
Common questions
Does AFI membership prove where my boundary is?
No. Membership concerns the business, not ownership of land. Resolve the boundary and specification before instructing installation.
How do I check Association of Fencing Industries status?
Use the official verification service linked in this guide. Match the person or legal business name, current status and relevant work category. For a guarantee, check the document issued for your contract as well.
Official sources
- Association of Fencing Industries: afiorg.uk
- Association of Fencing Industries: become a member
- Association of Fencing Industries: membership directory
Sources checked November 2026. Scheme rules can change; confirm current requirements before applying or signing a contract.