Concrete posts
These hold the fence line in place and carry the panels. Corners, ends and changes of direction need the right post arrangement.
Concrete posts and gravel boards · Stoke
Solid at the base.
Clean at the top.
Concrete posts and gravel boards are a practical choice where durability, rot resistance and easier future panel replacement matter. They can be paired with timber, composite or compatible fencing systems.
Longer-lasting boundary detail
Start with
what takes the weather.
Concrete does not make every site or style right, but it can make sense for a boundary exposed to wet ground, pets, busy gardens or repeated panel replacement. We will explain the trade-off in weight, access, look and cost.
- Intermediate, corner, end and three-way post arrangements.
- Plain or rock-face gravel boards where available and suitable.
- Timber panel fencing above a concrete base system.
- Post caps, trellis and gate openings planned with the run.
- Replacement of failed posts or damaged base sections where practical.
Know what you are choosing
Three parts.
One boundary.
A concrete-base fence is a system, not one single product. The posts, gravel boards and panels each do a different job, so the written quote should say what is being supplied and what can be replaced later.
Gravel boards
These sit along the bottom edge and help keep timber above soil and splashback. They do not fix poor drainage or standing water.
Fence panels
Timber or another compatible panel sits between the posts. Matching an existing system depends on its slots, height, spacing and condition.
The questions that change the quote
Weight, access
and the ground.
Access route
Concrete posts and boards are heavy. Steps, narrow passages and long carries need to be allowed for early.
The ground on site
Hard ground, roots, old concrete and slopes affect digging, alignment and the final installation method.
Future repairs
A panel may be replaceable if the posts and slots are sound. If a post or gravel board has moved or broken, the wider section may need checking before a match can be promised.
Before you send it
Show the route
as well as the fence.
- The full run, both ends and a close view of the posts or gravel boards.
- The route from the road, parking or gate, including steps and narrow passages.
- Any roots, hard ground or old concrete you can see, plus the approximate length.
Make the base decision
Send a photo
of the old fence.
Show the full run, both ends and the access route. Add the postcode and approximate length if you know it.
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