Closeboard Fencing in Guildford

Closeboard fencing is built in place rather than dropped in as ready-made panels. Vertical feather edge boards are fixed to arris rails running between the posts, overlapping each other to create a solid, continuous face.

That construction is what makes it so durable. There are no thin panel frames to twist in the wind, and individual boards can be replaced later without dismantling a whole section.

Because closeboard is made on site, it follows sloping and uneven ground far better than panels, which is useful across many Guildford gardens. Heights can be set to suit the boundary rather than fixed panel sizes.

We usually recommend concrete or pressure treated posts with gravel boards at the base, keeping the timber clear of wet ground, plus a capping rail to shed rain off the top of the boards.

Closeboard is the natural choice where you want a private garden, a secure boundary and a smart, uniform finish. It suits both period Guildford properties and newer estates, and takes stain or preservative well if you want to change the colour later.

We will walk the boundary with you, check ground conditions and access, and give you a clear written quote after the visit.