Double Mesh Pitch Fencing — Norvale Sport PVCu System

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The Barrier That Meets the Steps 1–4 Requirement

The professional standard for sports pitch perimeter barriers. Double-layer welded mesh infill meets the FA's infilled barrier requirement at Steps 1–4. SGS certified, zero maintenance, 15-year warranty. Supply only or fully installed, nationwide.

✓ Meets Steps 1–4 infill requirement ✓ Recommended all levels ✓ SGS Certified ✓ 15-Year Warranty ✓ Zero Maintenance ✓ PLSF fundable

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The specification that meets the Steps 1–4 requirement

The FA's Stadium Accreditation Criteria require a permanent infilled barrier at Steps 1–4 of the National League System — one the ball cannot pass through or roll under. They do not name a product. Double mesh satisfies that requirement by design, with welded panels above and below the middle rail closing both gaps, which is why it is the specification installed at the majority of Step 1–4 grounds. At Steps 5–7 and across rugby it remains the recommended choice — the highest-performing system in the range.

Comparison of Norvale Sport double mesh, single mesh and post and rail PVCu pitch perimeter fence systems, showing mesh infill, FA step suitability, ball retention and supply price per metre

Pricing

Per linear metre of completed fence, ex VAT. Includes posts, rails, mesh panels where applicable, and fixings. Gates and delivery are itemised separately on every quote and never folded into the metre rate.

Supply only

£59/m

Delivered to your ground

Installation

£32/m

Our managed teams, nationwide

Supply & install

£91/m

Fully installed, ready for inspection

Single gate (1.5m) £500 · double gate (3.0m) £1,000 · delivery £500 flat with Moffett off-load. For a worked total on a standard pitch, see our 2026 price guide.

System Specification

SystemNorvale Double Mesh — 3-rail PVCu post and rail with dual-layer welded mesh infill

Mesh infillDouble-layer welded steel mesh panels, white powder-coated, 155 × 75mm hole size — supplied separately, slot into pre-drilled holes in the rails

Post127 × 127mm PVCu section, 1,800mm supplied length

RailPVCu extrusion, 2,449.2mm overall with a 38.1mm tenon at each end · 3 rails per bay · sliding mortise connection

Bay centres2,500mm

Barrier height1.1m to the top of the top rail, measured from the spectator side. The post stands 1,200mm above ground to the post top

Post hole300mm diameter × 750mm deep

Post embedment600mm · 150mm concrete base beneath the post, concrete surround to 150mm below ground level, 150mm soil backfill at the surface

Thermal expansion gap10–12mm between rail sections at each post

ColourBright white PVCu · does not fade, yellow or discolour

Gate hardwareGrade 304 stainless steel throughout — hinges, latches, drop bolts

Gate modulesSingle 2,024mm overall (1,643mm clear) · Double 3,637mm overall (3,256mm clear)

CertificationSGS certified — UV resistance, high temperature, low temperature, factory quality audit

Warranty15 years product warranty

Recommended setback2,250mm from the edge of the playing area, across all levels

Service optionsSupply only · Supply & install, nationwide through our vetted contractor network

Full setting-out detail, including the foundation sequence, is on our installation guide.

Suitable For

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Football — FA Steps 1–4

Meets the infilled barrier requirement at these steps.

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Football — FA Steps 5–7

Above the minimum. Recommended for clubs with promotion ambitions.

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Rugby Union

Suits National League and Regional grounds where a permanent barrier is expected.

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Rugby League

Professional-standard barrier for Championship and top-tier community grounds.

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Schools & Academies

Where a school pitch also hosts an NLS club. Otherwise single mesh usually suffices.

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Leisure Centres

Professional finish for multi-sport facilities and leisure centre pitches.

How It Compares to the Rest of the Range

Feature	Double Mesh This system	Single Mesh	Post & Rail
Meets FA Steps 1–4 infill requirement	✓	–	–
Permanent infilled barrier	✓	✓	–
Meets FA Steps 5–6 permanent barrier requirement	✓	✓	–
Meets FA Step 7 minimum	✓	✓	✓
Ball retention	Maximum	High	None — demarcation only
Spectator separation	✓	✓	Minimal
Accepted material for a PLSF-funded barrier	✓	✓	✓
15-year warranty	✓	✓	✓
SGS certified	✓	✓	✓
Supply only, per metre ex VAT	£59	£54	£49
Supply & install, per metre ex VAT	£91	£84	£77

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the FA require double mesh specifically?

No, and it is worth being clear about this. The criteria require a permanent infilled barrier at Steps 1–4 that prevents the ball passing through or under it. They do not name double mesh, or any manufacturer or product. Double mesh meets the requirement by design; single mesh does not close the gap between the top and middle rail. If a supplier tells you the FA mandates their product, treat that with caution — there is no FA approval scheme and the Premier League Stadium Fund holds no preferred supplier list.

What does double mesh cost?

£59 per linear metre supply only, or £91 per metre supplied and installed, both ex VAT. Gates and delivery are itemised separately: £500 for a 1.5m single gate, £1,000 for a 3.0m double, and £500 flat for delivery with Moffett off-load. A standard 105 × 68m pitch needs about 350m of fencing, so a fully installed perimeter with four gates comes to around £35,350 ex VAT.

Can we get funding for this fencing?

For clubs at Steps 1–6 of the National League System and Tiers 1–4 of the Women's Football Pyramid, the Premier League Stadium Fund contributes 70% of the cost of a new pitch perimeter barrier, rising to up to 100% where an existing solid brick, breeze block or concrete barrier must be removed or protected. The Fund holds no preferred supplier list. The Football Foundation does not fund pitch perimeter barriers, and at Step 7 and below there is no national grant route. We provide every specification document your application needs, free of charge. Read the full funding guide.

How long does installation take?

For a standard 11-a-side pitch of roughly 350m perimeter, a competent team of four with a mechanical post-hole borer typically completes installation over three days — posts on day one, concrete curing on day two, rails and mesh on day three. Allow a minimum of 24 hours curing before loading the posts. Read the full installation method.

How does this compare to Duralock?

Both are PVCu post and rail systems with mesh infill. Ours uses a 127 × 127mm post concreted into the ground, with bays at 2,500mm centres against 2,000mm on some competitors — fewer posts per pitch and less digging. On price, our supply-only rate sits below Duralock's reseller trade price of £59.80/m and around 14% below their retail list. Every order includes a drill jig for consistent fixing holes on site.

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Tell us your perimeter length, sport and service preference. We respond within 24 hours with a full quote and specification document — everything a Premier League Stadium Fund or RFU application needs.

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