Closeboard panels
Pre-made closeboard panels, typically 6 foot wide, slotted between posts. Built from overlapping vertical boards backed by horizontal rails. Quicker to install than onsite featheredge and a clean, traditional look.
Service · Fencing
Fencing in Teddington and SW London
Closeboard panels, featheredge, Venetian slatted and composite fencing fitted with concrete posts and concrete gravel boards.
- 10+ years in the trade, started solo in 2026
- 19 areas covered across SW London
- All aspects design, patios, decking, fencing and more
- Insured to £1m public liability cover, certificate on request
Fencing is a job where corners get cut more than any other in landscaping. Wooden posts hammered into soft ground last about five years before they snap at the base in a winter storm. Done properly, with concrete posts set in concrete and concrete gravel boards taking the soil contact, a fence will stand for twenty years and only need new boards now and then.
What you get with every job
- Removing and disposing of the old fence
- Concrete spurred or full concrete posts, set in postcrete
- Concrete gravel boards along the bottom
- Featheredge, closeboard panels, slats or composite boards in your chosen style
- Cap rail along the top
- Tidying the line so it follows the boundary, not the old fence
- Disposal of all old materials and clearing the site
Materials and approaches we work with
How the job runs
- 01
Site visit
We walk the boundary, check who owns the fence (the deeds tell you, not the side the posts are on), and measure up. We'll flag any tree roots or obstacles that might affect post positions.
- 02
Quote
Itemised by linear metre, so you can see exactly what you're paying for. Disposal of the old fence is included in the price.
- 03
Build
Old fence comes out first. Posts set in concrete, left overnight to set. Gravel boards and boards fitted the next day. Cap rail at the end. Most 20 metre runs take two to three days.
- 04
Finish
All offcuts and old fence panels taken away the same day they're produced. We don't leave a pile of debris over the weekend.
What affects the price
Quotes are itemised, but here's what moves the number up or down.
- Type of fence (composite is the dearest, then onsite featheredge, then closeboard panels)
- Post type (concrete posts are dearer than wooden but vastly outlast them; composite fences use aluminium or composite posts)
- Length of run
- Access (rear gardens with no side access cost more, everything goes through the house or over an existing fence)
- Whether tree roots or obstructions complicate post positions
- Disposal of old fence
For honest indicative ranges, see the pricing guide.
How long it takes
A 15 to 20 metre fence takes two to three days. Longer runs and complex boundaries scale from there.
Looking after the finished job
Concrete posts and concrete gravel boards need nothing. Wooden featheredge or closeboard panels can be left to weather to a silver grey, or painted/stained every two to three years if you want them to stay one colour. Composite fences need a rinse with a hose now and then, nothing else. Trellis benefits from a yearly check for splits.
What clients say
Highly recommended! Alfie and his friend changed our fences and did a fantastic job. They were efficient, quick, hardworking and the price was very reasonable. Really pleased with the result. Thank you again.
Alfie and his team did a great job replacing our back fence. It was mess due to neighbours trees and rubbish pushing up against the wood panels. They cleared everything up and ensured nothing putting pressure against the new fence. They worked fast, removed all rubbish, and well priced. The fence looks fantastic. We will be using his services again, highly recommend.
Alfie and his team were great, we used them to install a new fence, gate, and also box in our hot tub, he was flexible, communicative, and professional, everything that was promised was delivered to an excellent standard.
I had 15 fence panels, 11 concrete posts and 15 concrete bases fitted by Alfie and his team, very lovely men the quality of work was amazing all waste taken away after they had finished. Very professional I am very happy with the work.
I had 3 fence panels and 2 fence posts fitted. Very happy with the work done. Very professional and polite. Price was very competitive and they took away all the old panels etc and left no mess at all. Would definitely recommend.
We used Alfie and team for a few fence replacements and I would recommend them. Good communication and friendly. Attention to detail was good which adds extra trust.
Fencing across SW London
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Fencing FAQs
Whose fence is it?
It's not always the side the posts are on, despite what people say. The deeds for your house will tell you which boundaries are yours. If yours and your neighbour's are unclear, it's worth a friendly conversation before any work starts.
How tall can a fence be?
Without planning permission, two metres on rear and side boundaries, one metre on a boundary that fronts a road. Listed buildings and conservation areas have stricter rules. We'll flag anything that needs a check.
How long does a fence last?
Concrete posts plus concrete gravel boards last twenty plus years. The wooden boards on top last ten to fifteen depending on exposure. Wooden posts in the ground last five to seven, which is why we won't fit them.
Closeboard panels, featheredge or composite?
Featheredge built on site is the strongest and longest lasting timber option, and individual boards can be swapped if one ever fails. Closeboard panels go in faster and give a similar look at a lower price. Composite costs more up front but needs no painting or staining and shrugs off twenty British winters. All three are fine when fitted on concrete posts with concrete gravel boards.
Do you take the old fence away?
Yes, included in every quote. We take everything to a registered waste transfer station and provide the receipt if you want it.
Can you fit gates as part of a fence run?
Yes, gates with matching boards or in plain timber, built to the same height as the fence with proper hinges and a drop bolt. Made on site so they fit the gap exactly.
Want a quote for fencing?
Site visits are free, no pressure. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll come round at a time that suits.