Timber Posts & Gravel Boards

Everything you need to hold a fence up, made to last. Our PermaTimber wooden fence posts are pressure treated and come with a 15 year guarantee against wood destroying insects and fungal decay, and our treated timber gravel boards protect the bottom of your fence from moisture and ground contact. Whether you are building a closeboard run board by board or replacing a single fencing post, you will find robust timber posts and gravel boards ready for collection or local delivery.

We manufacture and treat our own timber, so you get consistent quality and honest prices. Our posts are supplied in a variety of sizes and in brown and green treatments, and our timber gravel boards, also known as kick boards, are a simple way to add years to the life of your fence. Order online, call us or visit our Cheltenham yard, and open a trade account if you buy regularly.

PermaTimber® Timber Fence Posts

Our PermaTimber posts set the standard for timber fence posts. Each one is pressure treated to resist rot and comes with a 15-year guarantee against wood-destroying insects and fungal decay, so your fence starts from a solid, long-lasting foundation. Posts are available in a variety of sizes and in both brown and green treatments, including 75mm x 75mm incised treated posts, and they can be supplied notched, ready for closeboard fencing, to speed up installation on site.

Laminated Posts for Decking, Gazebos and Arbours

For decking areas, gazebos and arbours, we also offer specialist laminated posts. These are engineered to minimise splitting and twisting, which makes them a strong and stable choice where appearance and straightness matter.

Timber and Wooden Gravel Boards

Our timber gravel boards, also known as kick boards, sit along the bottom of your fence to keep the panels and posts clear of wet ground. Pressure-treated to resist moisture, they protect your closeboard fencing from decay and are far easier and cheaper to replace than a whole panel. We supply timber gravel boards in a variety of sizes, including 22mm x 150mm treated boards, which are also popular as vertical Yorkshire boards on agricultural buildings.

How Long Do Timber Gravel Boards Last?

Because our gravel boards are pressure-treated, they resist moisture and decay far better than untreated timber. How long they last depends on the treatment, the ground conditions and how well the fence is maintained. Keeping your panels and posts off direct contact with the ground is exactly what a gravel board is for, and fitting one is one of the simplest ways to extend the life of your whole fence.

Everything for a Closeboard Fence

A closeboard fence is built from more than posts and boards. Alongside our timber posts and gravel boards, we stock feather-edge boards, arris rails, capping rails, and gravel board brackets to make fixing gravel boards along a run quick and simple. Browse our fence panels and closeboard fencing to complete your fence, and see our fittings and accessories for the smaller parts.

Prefer concrete or metal posts?

Timber is the traditional choice, but it is not the only one. For a more robust and contemporary option, take a look at our concrete posts and gravel boards, and for a long-life metal post system, see our DuraPost metal posts. Our team can help you weigh up the options for your site.

For trade and DIY, across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire

Whether you are a fencing contractor ordering by the pack or a homeowner fixing one leaning post, we hold timber posts and gravel boards in stock and ready to go. Collect from our Cheltenham yard on Old Gloucester Road, or take advantage of local delivery across Cheltenham, Gloucester and the wider county. Trade customers can open a trade account for discounted pricing and free local delivery, and if you would rather have your fence built for you, we can put you in touch with a trusted local installer through our installer network

Why choose Walford Timber

We have manufactured and treated our own timber since 1945, which means we control the quality of every post and board we sell. Our PermaTimber posts, genuine guarantees and knowledgeable team are why homeowners and trade customers across Gloucestershire come to us for their fencing. Visit our Cheltenham yard to see the quality for yourself.

Timber posts and gravel boards, your questions answered

What sizes of timber fence posts do you supply? 

Our PermaTimber posts come in a variety of sizes and in brown and green treatments, including 75mm x 75mm incised treated posts, and they can be supplied notched for closeboard fencing. Contact us if you need a particular size for your project.

What is a gravel board, and do I need one?

A gravel board, also known as a kick board, runs along the bottom of a fence to keep the panels and posts off the wet ground. It protects your fence from moisture and decay, and it is much cheaper to replace than a full panel, so it is well worth fitting.

What size are your timber gravel boards? 

We supply treated timber gravel boards in a variety of sizes, including 22mm x 150mm boards, which are also popular as vertical Yorkshire boards on agricultural buildings.

Are your posts and gravel boards treated? 

Yes. Our timber is pressure treated to resist rot, and our PermaTimber posts carry a 15-year guarantee against wood-destroying insects and fungal decay.

How long do timber gravel boards last? 

Being pressure-treated, they resist moisture and decay far better than untreated timber. Their lifespan depends on the treatment, the ground conditions and how well the fence is looked after, and keeping your panels clear of the ground is exactly what they are designed to do.

Can I have posts supplied notched? 

Yes. Our posts can be supplied notched, ready for closeboard fencing, which saves time when you are building a run on site.

Do you deliver, or can I collect? 

Both. Collect from our Cheltenham yard, or arrange local delivery across Cheltenham, Gloucester and Gloucestershire. Trade customers benefit from free local delivery.

For more advice on all our fence panels please call 01242 526946 to talk to one of our fencing experts or email us at info@​cheltenhamfencing.​co.​uk.