Picket Fence Panels

Buy Picket Fence Panels for Friendly, Secure Frontages

Looking for a boundary that welcomes guests while keeping children and pets safely inside? Picket fence panels are the classic, neighbour-friendly choice for front gardens, paths and patios. At East Coast Fencing, our pressure-treated panels are ready for UK weather, easy to install on standard centres and available with rounded, pointed or flat tops to suit cottage charm, period façades or modern minimalism. Pair them with compatible posts, a neat base detail and a sympathetic gate, then order confidently—free delivery applies on orders £99+.

Why choose picket panels instead of individual pales?

Panels give you speed, alignment and a professional rhythm right out of the pack. Spacing is consistent, the top line is disciplined and installation is straightforward on long runs—perfect when you want crisp results over a weekend. Prefer truly bespoke spacing or need to navigate tight curves? You can always complement panelled sections with bespoke bays using our picket pales to resolve awkward returns or gate reveals without breaking the look.

Heights, profiles and street-side sightlines

Front gardens often benefit from modest height to maintain visibility near pavements and drives. Rounded tops feel friendly under hand, pointed tops bring heritage character and flat tops read crisp and contemporary. Keep the top datum in conversation with window sills or hedging so the frontage feels deliberate from the road. In side gardens, you can step up to taller panels for extra screening as you move away from the street.

Posts, rails and the right backbone

Choose timber posts for a warm, cohesive look that’s easy to trim on site, or go with concrete posts where maintenance must be minimal and panel swaps quick. Along lawns and play areas, protect the base with wooden gravel boards for a fully timber aesthetic; on busy side returns, concrete boards shrug off knocks and wet feet. Tie the skyline with a simple capping where adjacent solid panels meet the picket run, so everything reads as one designed system.

Installation that looks tidy from every angle

Set corner and end posts first, pull a taut string at top height and confirm bay centres before digging. With slotted concrete posts, seat the board and drop the panel in above; with timber posts, pre-drill near edges and fix with exterior-grade screws from ironmongery. On sloping frontage, stepping panels usually beats raking for a composed silhouette—keep the step rhythm regular and the base datum clean for mowing.

Integrating a welcoming gate

Carry the spacing through the entrance with a matching leaf from our picket gates range. Hang with dependable hardware from garden gate furniture and set a latch height that’s glove-friendly for adults and out of reach for curious pets. If bins or prams pass regularly, consider a fraction more width and a slightly higher latch for easy manoeuvring.

Colour, finish and planting partners

Pressure-treated panels can be left to mellow or unified with stain. Deep charcoal makes planting pop and gives period plots a confident lift; warm brown grounds the look near clay brick; pale tints brighten shaded alleys and small front courtyards. Pair with upright grasses, lavender or clipped box to accentuate the picket rhythm, and keep planters a touch off the timber so panels dry quickly after showers.

Pets, paths and daily practicality

For small dogs, choose a taller gravel board and confirm ground gaps are tight along changes in level. Near paving, maintain a small expansion gap so the gate clears on wet days. Where the boundary meets a drive, pinch pale spacing slightly near the reveal so vehicles don’t “read” a wider opening than exists.

Alternatives and companions

Blend picket at the front with more private styles to the side and rear. Traditionalists can step into closeboard as the garden deepens; modern schemes might switch to single slatted panels around a terrace for airflow. Add a light, friendly crown with fence topper trellis where you want height without heaviness.

Care that fits real life

Seasonal checks are simple: brush away debris from rails, tighten fixings each spring and refresh stain as needed. Avoid harsh jet-washing near joints and treat any fresh cuts made during adjustments. With these light-touch habits, picket panels stay straighter, quieter and more cheerful for seasons on end.

Order with confidence

Choose your top profile and height, match posts and base boards, and add a gate that completes the look. Picket fence panels from East Coast Fencing deliver honest charm with everyday practicality—backed by free delivery on orders £99+.

We also supply picket fence panels 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.