Removing the old fence
The old fence was taken down and removed first, leaving a clear line for the new posts.
Case study · Raynes Park SW20 · January 2025
Closeboard fence replacement in Raynes Park
Alice's back garden in Raynes Park needed a new fence. We took out the old one and supplied and installed new wooden posts, new wooden gravel boards and four new closeboard panels at 6ft high. One day on site, £1,300 all in, including VAT.
- Location
- Raynes Park, SW20
- Client
- Alice
- Price
- £1,300 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 1 day
- Fence
- 4 closeboard panels, 6ft high
- Finished
- January 2025
Where we started
The brief
Alice wanted the old fence at the end of the garden in Raynes Park replaced with something solid and private. The job was a straightforward like-for-like replacement: out with the old fence, in with new posts, gravel boards and panels.
Closeboard on wooden posts is a good-value choice for a short run like this, and it is one of the most common jobs we do for fencing in Raynes Park and across Merton.
The tricky parts
What went into it
Step by step
How we built it
Taking out the old fence
The old fence was taken down and removed to clear the fence line.
New posts and gravel boards
New wooden posts were installed, with new wooden gravel boards fitted between them along the base.
New wooden posts and gravel boards along the back of a Raynes Park garden Fitting the closeboard panels
Four new 6ft closeboard panels were fitted between the posts, finishing the job in a single day.
Four new closeboard panels fitted at 6ft high in Raynes Park
The finished work
The finished fence
Budget
What it cost
This job cost £1,300 including VAT, all in: removing the old fence and supplying and installing new wooden posts, wooden gravel boards and four 6ft closeboard panels, in one day. That works out at roughly £325 per panel fitted. Concrete posts and gravel boards, longer runs or gates change the price. See our fencing in Raynes Park page for more options.
Get a free quote- Price
- £1,300 inc. VAT
- Time on site
- 1 day
- Fence
- 4 closeboard panels, 6ft high
Questions
About closeboard fencing in Raynes Park
Thinking about something similar? These are the questions we hear most.
How much does a new fence cost in Raynes Park?
Alice's fence in Raynes Park SW20 cost £1,300 including VAT for four 6ft closeboard panels on new wooden posts with wooden gravel boards, including removing the old fence. That is roughly £325 per panel fitted. Price depends mainly on the length, height, post type and any gates.
How long does it take to replace a short fence?
A run of four panels like this one is usually a one-day job, including taking out the old fence and fitting the new posts, gravel boards and panels.
What is closeboard fencing?
Closeboard panels are made of overlapping vertical boards fixed to a strong frame. They give full privacy, are stronger than lightweight lap panels and cope better with wind.
Why fit gravel boards under a fence?
Gravel boards sit along the bottom of the fence and keep the panels off the soil, so the panels stay drier and last longer. If a gravel board gets damaged, it can be replaced on its own.
Wooden or concrete posts?
Wooden posts, as used here, keep the cost down and look natural with timber panels. Concrete posts cost more but will not rot. We can price both so you can compare.
Do you fit fences near Raynes Park?
Yes, including Wimbledon, Southfields, Colliers Wood and Putney. See all our landscaping in Raynes Park.
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