How long does concrete post fencing last?

25-40 years for the posts and gravel boards; panels typically get replaced once at around year 15.

Is it more expensive than timber posts?

Around 20-30% more up front, but you save on one full replacement over the life of the fence.

Can I still have close-board look?

Yes - we fit close-board panels between concrete posts, so you get the timber look with the concrete lifespan.

Does it look industrial?

Rock-faced gravel boards and painted panels make a concrete-post fence look almost identical to timber from more than a few feet away.

Can we do a stepped run down a slope?

Yes - concrete posts and gravel boards step neatly, keeping the top line square rather than raked.

Service

Concrete Post & Gravel Board Fencing

Concrete posts and gravel boards outlast timber posts by 15-20 years and won't rot at ground level. Combined with a treated timber panel or close-board infill, it's the boundary system we recommend to almost every long-term homeowner.

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Concrete Post & Gravel Board Fencing project by Knightscapes

What's included

Slotted concrete posts, cement-set
Rock-faced or plain concrete gravel boards
Overlap, close-board or feather-edge panel infill
Heights from 3ft to 6ft plus trellis top
Existing fence and post strip-out
Corner and end-post detailing

Our process

01
Measure
Run length, boundary check and post-centre layout on site.
02
Fixed quote
Panels, posts, boards and strip-out costed separately.
03
Strip out
Old posts dug out (not cut off) and taken away.
04
Set posts
New concrete posts set plumb in post-mix concrete.
05
Boards & panels
Gravel boards dropped in, panels slotted, caps fitted.

What to expect on a concrete post fence

Typical timeline

1-3 working days

Most domestic concrete post & gravel board fencing projects complete in this window.

Indicative pricing

Concrete post & gravel board fencing typically runs £110-£165 per metre fitted depending on height and panel choice.

Why us

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

Local factors we plan around

exposed corner plots in Farnborough, Aldershot and Fleet where timber posts snap in the first winter storm
shared boundaries where the old posts have to be extracted without damaging the neighbour's panels
sloping gardens where stepped gravel boards keep the top edge square rather than raked
clay pockets where a wider concrete collar around each post stops movement over the first summer

Frequently asked questions

How long does concrete post fencing last?: 25-40 years for the posts and gravel boards; panels typically get replaced once at around year 15.
Is it more expensive than timber posts?: Around 20-30% more up front, but you save on one full replacement over the life of the fence.
Can I still have close-board look?: Yes - we fit close-board panels between concrete posts, so you get the timber look with the concrete lifespan.
Does it look industrial?: Rock-faced gravel boards and painted panels make a concrete-post fence look almost identical to timber from more than a few feet away.
Can we do a stepped run down a slope?: Yes - concrete posts and gravel boards step neatly, keeping the top line square rather than raked.