Buy Concrete Fence Posts for Maintenance-Light, Dead-Straight Lines
If you want a boundary that stays true through seasons with minimal upkeep, concrete fence posts are the go-to choice. Slotted designs make panel installation fast and future swaps straightforward; the mass keeps runs quiet in wind and shrugs off knocks from mowers and daily life. At East Coast Fencing, our concrete posts pair perfectly with fence panels and stackable concrete gravel boards for a tough, tidy system that works as hard as your garden does. Choose lengths to suit your height and ground conditions, then order confidently—free delivery applies on orders £99+.
Why concrete posts earn their keep
Concrete doesn’t rot, warp or need staining. The weight stabilises long runs, reduces panel chatter and helps keep skylines level across seasons. For rental properties, exposed side returns and busy family gardens, the low-maintenance appeal is hard to beat. If you value clean lines and easy upkeep, this is your backbone.
Slotted simplicity—fast builds, easy upgrades
With slotted concrete posts, installation is a repeatable sequence: set posts, drop in a gravel board, slide the panel above and pack level with compatible shims. Future panel replacements are just as simple—no need to dismantle rails or pry nails from timber posts. If you like to refresh styles over time—say, switching from waney lap to closeboard or modern slatted designs—concrete makes that flexibility painless.
Choosing lengths and centres
Posts are sized for \~1.83m bay centres. Select lengths that allow generous embedment below finished ground level plus any step on slopes. On very exposed or soft ground, err on the side of longer posts and deeper footings. Consistent centres keep the line disciplined; a taut string at top datum stops small deviations compounding along the boundary.
Footings and handling
Concrete posts are heavy—lift in teams, protect edges and plan the route to holes. Form a clean hole and backfill with a reliable mix from our cement products category; tamp in lifts to remove voids and finish with a slight fall away from the post so rain sheds. Check slot heights against board/panel stacks before final set—tiny adjustments now save headaches later.
System building: boards, panels and capping
Seat a gravel board in the lower slot to lift cladding out of splashback and resist strimmer rash. Above, slide in your chosen panel: heavy-duty privacy with closeboard, airflow with hit & miss or modern calm with double slatted. A simple capping aligns the skyline and helps panels age gracefully. Where the run meets an entrance, pair with a sympathetic leaf from garden gates and hang with matched hardware from garden gate furniture.
Corners, returns and tricky ground
At corners, land a post dead plumb and confirm slot orientation before the mix sets. For steps on sloping plots, choose longer posts at step points to maintain embedment; keep step heights regular for a calm look. Over patios and drives where digging is impractical, consider changing to timber posts on bolt-down shoes for short, light screens—but for full-height privacy, concrete-in remains the gold standard.
Colour, finish and blending with timber
Concrete plays well with both modern and traditional schemes. Against dark-stained panels it reads architectural; with natural timber it disappears into the composition once planting fills in. If you prefer a fully timber aesthetic, mix concrete posts where durability matters most—side passages, bin stores, lawn edges—and use wooden posts elsewhere for warmth.
Maintenance—almost none
A quick brush-down after winter, an occasional check of packers and fixings and that’s about it. Concrete shrug off everyday wear and does its job without fuss. Keep soil and mulch below the gravel board line and avoid aggressive jet-washing directly into panel joints.
Ready to build once and enjoy for years?
Choose concrete fence posts sized for your height and exposure, set sound footings and assemble with compatible boards and panels. It’s the maintenance-light route to dead-straight lines—backed by free delivery on orders £99+ from East Coast Fencing.
We also supply concrete fence posts in wholesale quantities
through our dedicated stockist portal, GardenFencingSupplies.co.uk, making it easy for merchants and stockists to browse, order, and manage their fencing requirements online.
