Close Board Fencing in Mansfield
Close board fencing — also called featheredge — is built board by board on your boundary. We use pressure-treated timber, concrete posts set in post mix, and gr
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What Is Close Board Fencing?
Close board fencing — also called featheredge — is built board by board on your boundary. We use pressure-treated timber, concrete posts set in post mix, and gravel boards to keep the wood off wet ground.
In Mansfield, close board fencing is one of our most requested jobs — from terraces near Titchfield Park to newer estates at Pleasley. We survey on site, set posts in concrete at 1.8m centres where the spec calls for it, and use gravel boards so timber isn't sitting in wet clay.
Need advice on materials or height? We'll tell you straight — no upselling work you don't need.
Why Choose Close Board Fencing?
Solid privacy
No gaps between boards once installed. Your garden stays private from neighbours on the A60 or down side passages in Forest Town.
Built for wind
Boards are nailed to arris rails between posts at 1.8m centres — it handles exposed plots better than slot-in panels.
Long-lasting timber
We use tanalised timber and concrete gravel boards so rot starts at the bottom board, not your fence posts.
Neat finish
Capping rail along the top stops water sitting on the boards and gives a clean line along the run.
How It Works
1
Enquire
Tell us what you need — measurements help but aren't essential for a first quote.
2
Visit
We check the boundary, ground and access. Important on narrow passages off Nottingham Road.
3
Quote
Written price within two hours. Clear breakdown of materials and labour.
4
Install
We build it properly — concrete posts, tanalised timber, tidy site when we leave.
Related Services
Concrete Post and Panel Fencing
Concrete posts and gravel boards with panel infill — low maintenance.
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We serve Mansfield and surrounding Nottinghamshire from our Cambridge Street base.
"Had a full close board run along our back garden in Forest Town. Posts set in concrete, neat capping rail, no mess left behind."— Sarah, Forest Town
Common Questions
How long does close board fencing last?
With pressure-treated timber and concrete gravel boards, a properly installed close board fence in Mansfield typically lasts 15–20 years. Keeping soil off the boards and fixing loose nails early helps.
Do I need planning permission for a fence in Mansfield?
Most garden fences under 2 metres don't need planning permission. If you're on a main road like Nottingham Road or next to a public footpath, check with Mansfield District Council — we can advise on height.
How long does installation take?
A standard 30-metre rear garden run usually takes two to three days — posts one day, boards the next. We work in most weather except heavy frost.
Can you match my existing close board fence?
Yes. We match board width, post type and height so new sections blend with what's already there — common on older terraces near Berry Hill.
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