Why choose close-board over a standard panel?

Close-board is heavier, sheds water better and lets you replace one damaged board rather than a full panel later.

Does it need painting or treating?

Not immediately - our boards are pressure-treated. A stain in year 2-3 extends life and keeps the colour even.

How long does it last?

A close-board fence on concrete posts and gravel board typically lasts 20-25 years.

Can it be built round a corner?

Yes - we mortice extra rails at each corner so the run doesn't rely on a single weak post.

Do you cover Basingstoke?

Yes - Basingstoke is inside our 30-mile coverage zone from Ash Vale and we work in RG21-RG24 every week.

How quickly can you quote a close-board fence in Basingstoke?

Most Basingstoke enquiries get a free site visit within five working days and a written quote within a week of that visit.

How long does a close-board fence take?

Allow 1-3 working days on a typical Basingstoke property. Sloping plots, restricted access or larger formats add to that and we'll flag it on the quote.

Do I need permission from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council?

For most close-board fence work, no - but anything affecting the public highway (dropped kerbs) or a conservation frontage goes through Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. We'll tell you on the visit which forms apply.

Service

Close-Board Fencing

Close-board is the strongest domestic timber fence you can buy because it's built rail-by-rail on site, not slotted together as a pre-made panel. Individual feather-edge boards can be swapped years later without dismantling the whole run.

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Close-Board Fencing project by Knightscapes

What's included

Feather-edge treated boards overlapping 20mm
Two or three horizontal rails per bay
Concrete or timber posts
Gravel board at ground level
Heights from 4ft to 6ft plus optional trellis top
Matching gates and gate hardware

Our process

01
Measure
Boundary line, post positions and level changes marked out.
02
Fixed quote
Boards, rails, posts and gates broken out on paper.
03
Strip out
Old fencing lifted and disposed of.
04
Post & rail
Posts set plumb; arris rails morticed and fitted.
05
Board up
Feather-edge boards nailed with correct overlap, gravel board and cap fitted.

What to expect on a close-board fence

Typical timeline

1-3 working days

Most domestic close-board fencing projects complete in this window.

Indicative pricing

Close-board fencing runs £95-£145 per metre fitted depending on height, post type and gate count.

Why us

30+ years on the tools across Surrey & Hampshire. Family-run, fully insured, no subcontracted crews.

Local factors we plan around

period properties around Farnham, Guildford and Alton where a traditional close-board line suits the elevation better than modern panels
high-privacy plots that need a solid 6ft run without gaps between boards
exposed rural boundaries where a rail-built fence outperforms a slotted panel in wind
boundaries where individual board replacement (rather than full panel swap) is a long-term maintenance advantage

Frequently asked questions

Why choose close-board over a standard panel?: Close-board is heavier, sheds water better and lets you replace one damaged board rather than a full panel later.
Does it need painting or treating?: Not immediately - our boards are pressure-treated. A stain in year 2-3 extends life and keeps the colour even.
How long does it last?: A close-board fence on concrete posts and gravel board typically lasts 20-25 years.
Can it be built round a corner?: Yes - we mortice extra rails at each corner so the run doesn't rely on a single weak post.