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Which fence suits your garden?

The common styles we fit, compared on privacy, wind, where they work best and how they're repaired.

Styles at a glance
Style	Privacy	In strong wind	Relative cost	Look
Closeboard	Full	Good	Middle	Traditional, solid
Waney lap panels	Full	Fair	Lower	Traditional, rustic edge
Slatted screen	High	Good, lets some wind through	Higher	Modern, clean lines
Picket	Low	Good	Lower to middle	Cottage, open
Trellis topper	Full below, open above	Good	Adds to the base fence	Softer, planted
Post and rail	None	Very good	Lower	Rural, open

Relative cost compares like-for-like heights and lengths. Posts, ground and access affect the final price as much as the style does.

Closeboard

Featheredge boards nailed onto rails, built in place. Solid, private, and follows a slope well.

Ready-made overlapping panels slotted between posts. Quick to fit and the most economical choice.

Horizontal boards with small gaps. A modern look that lets some wind through.

Low, open fencing for front gardens. Marks the boundary without hiding the house.

A lattice strip above a solid fence. Extra height for climbing plants and a softer edge.

Open rails between posts, also called stock fencing. Marks a boundary on larger plots and paddocks where privacy is not the goal.

Warm, natural look and easy to fix to. Pressure-treated posts set in concrete are the traditional choice, and suit closeboard well.

Slotted posts that panels drop into. They don't rot, and panels can be lifted out and replaced. Paired with concrete gravel boards.

Slim anthracite posts with matching boards or panels. A contemporary look with low upkeep; usually the higher-cost option.

Timber or concrete boards along the bottom of each bay that keep the fence off the soil. Cheap to replace compared with the fence above.

The price calculator covers panel and closeboard fencing. For anything else, tell us about the garden and we'll suggest options.