Fence Gravel Board Replacement in Sidmouth
Looking for professional fence gravel board replacement help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable fencing services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Sidmouth
Gravel board replacement - swap out rotten base boards before they take your fence panels with them. Quick job that adds years to your fence life.
### Stop Rot Before It Spreads
Your fence's gravel boards are **sacrificial protection** - they rot so your panels don't have to. Once they're gone, your expensive panels start rotting from the bottom up. We'll swap out knackered gravel boards for new treated timber before that happens.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Gravel boards are cheap insurance. Replacing them costs £60-85. Replacing the fence panels they protect costs £200-400. Do the maths.
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### Done Right vs Done Wrong
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Board level and properly supported | Wonky board with gaps underneath | | Treated timber that resists rot | Cheap untreated wood rotting fast | | Secure fixings that hold long-term | Loose board shifting and failing | | Clean fit with panel edges protected | Panel touching ground, still rotting |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Remove Old Board** | Unscrew or lever out rotten gravel board carefully | | **Check Panel** | Inspect fence panel bottom - flag any rot issues found | | **Fit New Board** | Install treated gravel board, secure to posts, level properly | | **Cleanup** | Remove old board, sweep up, check you're happy |
**📦 You're Left With**
- New treated gravel board fitted - Fence panel protected from ground moisture - Old board removed from site - Job done in an hour or so
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### Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------|----------------|------------| | Single gravel board | 1 hr | **£60** | | 2-3 boards in a run | 1.5 hrs | **£85** |
*£60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Gravel board cost included.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Visible Rot** - Your gravel boards are soft, crumbling, or falling apart
✅ **Preventive Replacement** - Boards look dodgy and you want to protect your panels
✅ **New Panels** - You've had panels replaced and want to protect them properly
✅ **Missed Originally** - Your fence was installed without gravel boards (happens more than it should)
Why Choose Us for Fence Gravel Board Replacement in Sidmouth?
Protects fence panels from rot
Quick replacement - minimal disruption
Extends fence life significantly
Treated timber that lasts
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assessment We check which boards need replacing and whether your fence panels have suffered any damage from lack of protection. You get honest advice on what's urgent and what can wait. ### Step 2: Removal Old gravel board comes out. We're careful not to disturb the fence panels above, but we'll let you know if we find panel rot while we're working. ### Step 3: Installation New treated gravel board goes in, fixed securely to the posts, sitting level and protecting the panel bottoms. Quick job - usually done in under an hour per board. ### Step 4: Cleanup We remove the old board, sweep up any soil or debris, and you're done. Fence is now properly protected from ground moisture.
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🔧 **Prevention is cheap:** Gravel boards are meant to rot - they protect your panels. Check them every couple of years and replace when they're soft. Waiting until they've completely failed often means panel damage too. **Combine with:** - Fence panel replacement if damage found - Post treatment or repairs - Gate repairs while we're there **Related services:** - Fence panel replacement - Gate post replacement - Post and rail fencing
Frequently Asked Questions about Fence Gravel Board Replacement in Sidmouth
What exactly is a gravel board and why do I need one?
It's the board at the bottom of your fence between the posts, sitting on or near the ground. It protects your fence panels from ground moisture and rot. Without it, your panels rot from the bottom up within a few years. With it, panels last 15+ years because the cheap gravel board takes the punishment instead.
How do I know if my gravel boards need replacing?
If they're soft when you push them, visibly rotten, or breaking apart, they need replacing. Sometimes they look okay but are rotten inside - we'll check properly when we're there. Better to replace them before they fail completely and your panels start rotting.
Can you replace just one gravel board or do you need to do the whole fence?
We can do individual boards - no problem. But if one's gone, the others are probably not far behind if they're the same age. We'll check them all and let you know honestly what needs doing now and what can wait. Some people do them all at once, others spread it over time.
What's the difference between timber and concrete gravel boards?
Concrete lasts longer (20+ years vs 10-15 for timber) but costs more and is heavier to fit. Timber's cheaper, easier to cut to size, and easier to replace later. For most domestic fencing, treated timber gravel boards are fine and better value. We fit both.
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