As the Met Office confirms the storm names set to hit Britain this autumn — beginning with Storm Amy, then Bram and Chandra — new research shows which areas are likely to face the highest costs for garden damage repairs.
Analysis by ecompositeproducts.co.uk, specialists in composite fencing, considered historic storm case studies, official Met Office wind exposure data, and average fence repair figures to calculate the regional financial impact across the UK.
The UK’s Storm Damage Hotspots – Ranked by Estimated Repair Costs
| Region | Estimated Cost (£)
| 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 England | 178.00
| West Midlands England | 178.00
| East of England | 178.00
| Yorkshire and the Humber | 158.93
| 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 England | 178.00
| West Midlands England | 178.00
| East of England | 178.00
| Yorkshire and the Humber | 158.93
Estimated based on a detailed analysis of regional labour rates and storm frequency data. The full report and methodology can be found here.
“Every storm season, we see fences blown over, sheds flattened, and gardens left in tatters,” said 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.”
The Wider Picture
– Storm season 2025/26 begins now: With the first named storms; Amy, Bram and Chandra looming, the UK faces months of unpredictable weather.
– Climate change is raising the stakes: Studies show UK storms are increasing in frequency and intensity, putting more strain on homes and gardens.
– Cost-of-living crisis: For households already under financial pressure, average storm-related repairs of £150-£250+ represent an unwelcome seasonal bill, but these are averages across all households – individual repair bills can go much higher
Protecting the Garden
Composite fencing offers a storm-ready solution. Unlike timber, it won’t warp, rot or splinter, and it’s engineered to withstand strong winds without regular maintenance.
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