How to Build or Refresh a Fence

Give your garden a fresh look with the right fencing materials, tools and step-by-step support

Ready to give your garden fence a new lease of life? Whether you're replacing tired panels, repairing damaged fencing or building a brand-new fence from scratch, it's a DIY project you can tackle with the right tools, materials and a little guidance.

At HSS DIY, you'll find everything you need to remove, replace and finish your fencing. From fence panels, posts and concrete to digging tools, fixings, wood treatments and paint, our range of hire equipment and materials will help you build a sturdy, long-lasting fence that looks great too.

Popular Picks for Your Fencing Project

Not sure where to start? Explore some of our most popular fencing products, from essential tools to materials that help you get the job done.

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Trade Pack x 10 Closeboard Fence Panel 1829 x 1829mm (6' x 6')
Our Close Board Fencing Panel 1829 x 1829mm offers fantastic privacy compared to other fencing alternatives, constructed from vertical feather edge boards they are ideal for use as boundary fences.
£278.40 £348.00
- Machined capping rail with bevelled edges
- 4 x 41 x 32mm backing rails
- Annular ring shank coated nails
Buy now Trade Pack x 10 Closeboard Fence Panel 1829 x 1829mm (6' x 6')
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Trade Pack Pallet of 70 Carlton Rapid Set Fence Post Concrete 20kg
Carlton Rapid Set Fence Post Concrete is a high-performance, ready-to-use fence post concrete that contains cement, dried sands and additives.
£362.88 £453.60
- No mixing required
- Pre-blended - just add water
- Plastic packaging is showerproof and recyclable
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Variations available
Incised Fence Post Treated Green 100 x 100mm x 2.4m
The easi15 range of incised posts is suitable for Use Class 4 applications and come with a 15-year warranty.
£12.64 £14.04
- 15-year warranty
- Available in 2.4m and 3m lengths
Buy now Incised Fence Post Treated Green 100 x 100mm x 2.4m
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Supreme Pro Slotted Intermediate Concrete Post 2440mm
The Supreme Pro Range Slotted Intermediate 2440mm Concrete Post is a lightweight and easy-to-handle concrete fence post, designed to help
£21.06 £23.40
- Improved Strength
- Includes a dig depth reference point to help achieve consistent depths and horizontal alignment
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Variations available
Powapost Panel Clip 44mm
A Powapost Panel Clip for securely attaching fence panels to posts. This galvanised fixing reduces the risk of nail damage to the timber.
£0.29 £0.36
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Smooth Concrete Gravel Board 150 x 1830mm
Prevent the build-up of excessive moisture and protect panelling from rot with these smooth gravel boards.
£15.96 £16.80
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Powapost Drive-in Fence Post Spike 75 x 600mm
A Powapost DPS Drive-In Fence Post Spike made from welded heavy-duty mild steel to create a strong anchorage for timber posts.
£8.45 £10.56
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Powapost RS Repair Spike 75 x 75 x 300mm
This 75mm x 75mm Powapost Repair Spike offers a cost-effective solution for replacing broken or rotted timber posts that have been set into
£7.97 £9.96
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Powapost Arris Rail Bracket 225mm
A 225mm Powapost Arris Rail Bracket for securing arris rails to fence posts.
£0.77 £0.96
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Powapost Gravel Board Clip 50 x 150mm
A 50mm x 150mm Powapost Gravel Board Clip for securely connecting gravel boards to fence posts.
£1.73 £2.16
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Powapost RS Repair Spike 100 x 100 x 300mm
This 100 x 100 Powapost Repair Spike offers a cost-effective solution for replacing broken or rotted timber posts that have been set into
£11.33 £14.16
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Powapost Concrete-in Post Shoe 75 x 75mm
A 75mm x 75mm Powapost Concrete-In Post Shoe designed for use when soil conditions are unsuitable for drive-in spikes.
£6.82 £8.52
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Powapost Driving Tool 75mm
A 75mm Powapost Driving Tool for installing 75mm x 75mm fence post spikes.
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Step-by-step fencing guides

Let's Get Your Fencing Project Started

Whether you're refreshing your existing fence or building a new one, choose your project below and follow our simple steps to get the job done.

A Fresh Look for Your Fence

Give your garden a new lease of life without replacing your entire fence. Whether you're refreshing faded panels or trying out a new colour, a little preparation and the right products can make all the difference. Follow these simple steps to clean, prepare and transform your existing fence.

1
Clean Your Fence
Start by removing dirt, moss and built-up grime. A pressure washer can help with stubborn dirt, but use a gentle setting suitable for timber to avoid damaging the surface.
Hire Pressure Washer
2
Repair & Prepare
Check for loose boards, damaged fixings and rough patches. Make any necessary repairs, then sand down uneven areas to create a better surface for painting or staining.
Hire Random Orbital Sander
3
Paint or Stain Your Fence
Choose a fence paint or wood stain to achieve your desired look. Apply an even coat using the appropriate brush, roller or sprayer, following the product instructions.
Buy Fence Paint
4
Protect & Maintain
Once your finish has dried, check the coverage and apply further coats if required. Keep your fence looking its best with regular cleaning and maintenance.
Buy Wood Preservers & Treatments

Clean Your Fence

Start by removing dirt, moss and built-up grime. A pressure washer can help with stubborn dirt, but use a gentle setting suitable for timber to avoid damaging the surface.

Hire Pressure Washer

Repair & Prepare

Check for loose boards, damaged fixings and rough patches. Make any necessary repairs, then sand down uneven areas to create a better surface for painting or staining.

Hire Random Orbital Sander

Paint or Stain Your Fence

Choose a fence paint or wood stain to achieve your desired look. Apply an even coat using the appropriate brush, roller or sprayer, following the product instructions.

Buy Fence Paint

Protect & Maintain

Once your finish has dried, check the coverage and apply further coats if required. Keep your fence looking its best with regular cleaning and maintenance.

Buy Wood Preservers & Treatments

Build Your Fence from the Ground Up

Whether you're replacing old panels or creating a brand-new boundary, a sturdy fence can transform your outdoor space while adding privacy and security. From preparing the ground to fitting your final panels, follow these steps to get your fencing project underway.

1
Plan, Measure & Prepare
Start by measuring your garden and planning where your fence will go. Clear any unwanted plants, debris or old fencing, then mark out the position of your new fence posts with string and pegs.
Buy Tapes & Rules
2
Dig & Install Your Fence Posts
Dig suitable post holes, position your posts and check that they're level and correctly spaced. Secure them using the appropriate method for your chosen fencing system.
Hire Post Hole Borer
3
Fit Your Fence Panels
Once the posts are secure, install your gravel boards where required and fit your chosen fence panels. Check that everything is correctly aligned and firmly secured.
Buy Fence Panels
4
Add the Finishing Touches
Complete your fence with any required caps or decorative features. If needed, apply a compatible wood treatment to help protect the timber from the elements.
Buy Fence Treatment

Plan, Measure & Prepare

Start by measuring your garden and planning where your fence will go. Clear any unwanted plants, debris or old fencing, then mark out the position of your new fence posts with string and pegs.

Buy Tapes & Rules

Dig & Install Your Fence Posts

Dig suitable post holes, position your posts and check that they're level and correctly spaced. Secure them using the appropriate method for your chosen fencing system.

Hire Post Hole Borer

Fit Your Fence Panels

Once the posts are secure, install your gravel boards where required and fit your chosen fence panels. Check that everything is correctly aligned and firmly secured.

Buy Fence Panels

Add the Finishing Touches

Complete your fence with any required caps or decorative features. If needed, apply a compatible wood treatment to help protect the timber from the elements.

Buy Fence Treatment

Explore Fencing Products

Looking for more options? Browse our recommended tools, materials and fencing essentials below to find everything you need to complete your project.

Fence Panels

Choose the right fencing for your garden, from traditional lap panels to sturdy closeboard designs. Find a style that suits your space and gives you the privacy you need.

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Trade Pack x 10 Closeboard Fence Panel 1829 x 1829mm (6' x 6')
Our Close Board Fencing Panel 1829 x 1829mm offers fantastic privacy compared to other fencing alternatives, constructed from vertical feather edge boards they are ideal for use as boundary fences.
£278.40 £348.00
- Machined capping rail with bevelled edges
- 4 x 41 x 32mm backing rails
- Annular ring shank coated nails
Buy now Trade Pack x 10 Closeboard Fence Panel 1829 x 1829mm (6' x 6')
Lap Fence Panel 1829 x 1829mm 6' x 6'
The most popular choice on the market, lap panel fencing is used commonly in domestic applications and has become the industry standard for
£28.80
- Dimensions 1829mm x 1829mm (6ft x 6ft) — the standard full-height garden fence size
- Dip treated for enhanced protection against rot, damp, and outdoor conditions
- Waney-edge overlapping design for maximum privacy, security, and a natural rustic appearance
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Closeboard Fence Panel 1829 x 1829mm 6' x 6'
Our Close Board Fencing Panel 1829 x 1829mm offers fantastic privacy compared to other fencing alternatives, constructed from vertical
£43.96
- Dip treated
- Machined capping rail with bevelled edges
- Vertical feather edge boards
Buy now Closeboard Fence Panel 1829 x 1829mm 6' x 6'
Closeboard Fence Panel 1829 x 1525mm 6' x 5'
Our Close Board Fencing Panel 1828 x 1525mm offers fantastic privacy compared to other fencing alternatives, constructed from vertical
£39.48
- Vertical feather edge boards
- Machined capping rail with bevelled edges
- Dip treated
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Wicket Fence Panel Rounded Top 1828 x 900mm 6' x 3'
Wicket Fence Panels are a great way to decoratively show the boundaries of your property while maintaining an open look.
£50.64
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Lap Fence Panel 1829 x 1525mm 6' x 5'
Lap Fence Panel (6ft x 5ft / 1829 x 1525mm) is the UK's most popular garden fence panel — a dip-treated, waney-edge timber panel designed for private, durable garden boundaries on newbuild and domestic properties.
£30.12
- 6 ft Wide x 5 ft High
- Waney edge design
- Dip treated to provide enhanced protection against rot and damp
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Closeboard Fence Panel 1829 x 1220mm 6' x 4'
Our Close Board Fencing Panel 1828 x 1218mm offer fantastic privacy compared to other fencing alternatives, constructed from vertical
£43.20
- Heavy duty closeboard construction
- Machined capping rail with bevelled edges
- 4 x 41 x 32mm backing rails
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Lap Fence Panel 1829 x 1220mm 6' x 4'
The most popular choice on the market, Lap Panel Fencing is commonly used in domestic applications and has become the industry standard for
£29.88
Buy now Lap Fence Panel 1829 x 1220mm 6' x 4'

Fence Treatment

Give your fence a fresh new look and help protect it from the elements with our range of wood stains, paints and treatments.

Rustins Quick Dry Shed and Fence Clear Protector 5 litre
Rustins Quick Dry Shed and Fence Clear Protector is a high-quality acrylic binder that includes fungicides, preservatives and waxes to give
£23.68
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Variations available
Ronseal Fencelife Plus+ Country Oak 5L
Ronseal Fencelife Plus+ delivers the ultimate protection to exterior sheds and fences.
£20.04
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Variations available
Cuprinol Ducksback 5 Year Waterproof for Sheds & Fences Rich Cedar 5 litre
Cuprinol Ducksback has an advanced, wax enriched, formulation which colours and weather protects rough sawn garden wood for up to 5 years.
£12.11
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Ronseal Soft Grip Fence Life Brush 100 x 40mm
The Ronseal Soft Grip Fence Life Brush is recommended for painting sheds, fences and decking.
£4.55
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Variations available
Ronseal Fencelife Plus+ Medium Oak 5L
Ronseal Fencelife Plus+ delivers the ultimate protection to exterior sheds and fences.
£20.52
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Variations available
Cuprinol Less Mess Fence Care Black 6 litre
Cuprinol Less Mess Fence Care has been specially formulated to colour and protect rough sawn timber.
£12.97
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Variations available
Ronseal Fencelife Plus+ Red Cedar 5L
Ronseal Fencelife Plus+ delivers the ultimate protection to exterior sheds and fences.
£20.52
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Variations available
Cuprinol Ducksback 5 Year Waterproof for Sheds & Fences Autumn Gold 5 litre
Cuprinol Ducksback has an advanced, wax enriched, formulation which colours and weather protects rough sawn garden wood for up to 5 years.
£15.78
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Ronseal Fencelife Plus+ Sage 5L
Ronseal Fencelife Plus+ delivers the ultimate protection to exterior sheds and fences.
£20.52
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Ronseal Fence Life Plus+ Warm Stone 5 litre
Ronseal Fence Life Plus+ provides 5 year protection for both rough sawn and smooth planed sheds and fences.
£11.68
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Ronseal Fence Life Plus+ Red Cedar 5 litre
Ronseal Fence Life Plus+ provides 5 year protection for both rough sawn and smooth planed sheds and fences.
£11.28
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Ronseal One Coat Fence Protector Pouch Dark Oak 950ml
A Ronseal One Coat Shed & Fence Protector Pouch 950ml in Dark Oak for use on rough sawn or smooth planed sheds and fences.
£9.43
- One pouch makes 5 litres of paint
- 90% less plastic than 5 litre buckets
- Quick-drying - showerproof after one hour
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Fencing Tools

From preparing the ground and installing posts to making repairs and adding finishing touches, find the tools to help make your fencing project easier.

Post Hole Borer, 1-Man, 2-Stroke
Ideal for digging holes for fence posts, signs, plants and more, the petrol-powered Post Hole Borer can be used by one person with ease to hollow out multiple cavities up to 75cm in depth.
From:
£92.40
- Petrol powered
- 0.75m digging depth
- Vibration-dampening frame
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9.5Kw Petrol Hydraulic Post Hole Borer
Our hydraulic post hole borer is ideal for sign installation, inserting fence posts and general construction related projects to name a few.
From:
£111.60
- Hydraulic
- Honda GX390 engine
- 0.91m digging depth
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2-Person Petrol Post Hole Borer
Our powerful 2-person petrol post hole borer is designed for larger projects such as commercial fencing, landscaping, farm work and construction digging projects to name a few.
From:
£86.40
- Petrol
- 30.3cc 2 Mix engine
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18V Cordless Combi Drill
Perfect for fixing jobs away from any power supply, our handy combi-drill is robust, lightweight, compact and doubles as both a percussion drill and screwdriver.
From:
£26.52
- Suitable for use wood, metal and masonry
- Rechargeable battery
- Speed and torque control
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Hilti SID4-A Cordless Impact Driver
This Hilti SID4-A Cordless Impact Driver is designed for smaller fastening jobs, self-drilling screws, wood screws, concrete fasteners and drilling in wood.
From:
£40.84
- Delivers torque up to 194 Nm
- High-efficiency brushless motor
- 3 gears & electronic speed control
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Post Puller
This fence post puller is designed for easy and efficient removal of fence posts, requiring minimal manual labour.
From:
£222.00
- Adjustable height selection
- 100kg operating weight
- For easy and efficient removal of fence posts
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Variations available
Cordless Circular Saw 165mm
Looking for a circular saw with impressive cutting speed, depth and the versatility to cut a wide range of wood materials including but not limited to MDF, plywood, drywall & many more.
From:
£33.60
- Impressive cutting performances for compact machine
- Very fast blade stop for maximum safety
- Dust extraction for a clear workspace
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Post Hole Borer Manual
Ideal for digging holes for fence posts, signs, plants and more, the manual Post Hole Borer provides an easy non-mechanical means of creating multiple cavities in soil or clay, up to 150mm in depth.
From:
£21.00
- 150mm digging depth
- Creates clean and uniform holes
- Environmentally friendly
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Reciprocating Saw Low Vibration
When it comes to cutting sheet materials of all kinds - wood, plastic, metal or plasterboard, these saws can tackle curved as well as straight cuts.
From:
£71.90
- Cuts lines and curves in wood, metal and plastic sheeting
- Low vibration for better control and comfort
- Convenient end mounted blade
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Random Orbital Sander 150mm 110V
Perfect for using in woodwork, metalwork, car body or boat repairs, this high removal rate sander with random orbital motion and rotation.
From:
£38.64 £55.20
- 155mm disc diameter
- 340W motor delivers speed of between 4,500 to 12,000 rpm
- Lightweight and easy to handle
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Fence Posts & Boards

Build a strong foundation for your new fence with our range of posts and gravel boards, designed to support your panels and help create a lasting finish.

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Variations available
Incised Fence Post Treated Green 100 x 100mm x 2.4m
The easi15 range of incised posts is suitable for Use Class 4 applications and come with a 15-year warranty.
£12.64 £14.04
- 15-year warranty
- Available in 2.4m and 3m lengths
Buy now Incised Fence Post Treated Green 100 x 100mm x 2.4m
10% Off
Supreme Pro Slotted Intermediate Concrete Post 2440mm
The Supreme Pro Range Slotted Intermediate 2440mm Concrete Post is a lightweight and easy-to-handle concrete fence post, designed to help
£21.06 £23.40
- Improved Strength
- Includes a dig depth reference point to help achieve consistent depths and horizontal alignment
Buy now Supreme Pro Slotted Intermediate Concrete Post 2440mm
10% Off
Variations available
Incised Fence Post Treated Green 100 x 100mm x 3m
The easi15 range of incised posts is suitable for Use Class 4 applications and come with a 15-year warranty.
£17.52
- 15-year warranty
- Available in 2.4m and 3m lengths
Buy now Incised Fence Post Treated Green 100 x 100mm x 3m
Variations available
Incised Fence Post Treated Brown 75 x 75mm x 2.4m
Incised fence posts are specially treated to withstand contact with the elements and prevent the advance of damp and rot.
£7.44
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Variations available
Incised Fence Post Treated Brown 100 x 100mm x 2.4m
Incised fence posts are specially treated to withstand contact with the elements and prevent the advance of damp and rot They have multiple
£14.04
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Variations available
Incised Fence Post Treated Green 75 x 75mm x 2.4m
The easi15 range of incised posts is suitable for Use Class 4 applications and come with a 15-year warranty.
£7.44
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Supreme Pro Slotted Intermediate Concrete Post 2743mm
The Supreme Pro Range Slotted Intermediate 2743mm Concrete Post is a lightweight and easy-to-handle concrete fence post, designed to help
£38.16
- 9ft long
- Dig depth reference point to help achieve consistent depths and horizontal alignment
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Supreme Pro Slotted Intermediate Concrete Post 1830mm
The Supreme Pro Range Slotted Intermediate 1830mm Concrete Post is a lightweight and easy-to-handle concrete fence post, designed to help
£30.12
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Supreme Pro Slotted Concrete Corner Post 3048mm
The Supreme Pro Range Slotted 3048mm Concrete Corner Post is a lightweight and easy-to-handle concrete fence post, designed to change the
£100.68
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Variations available
Powapost Panel Clip 44mm
A Powapost Panel Clip for securely attaching fence panels to posts. This galvanised fixing reduces the risk of nail damage to the timber.
£0.29 £0.36
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Tips & Advice

Need a Little More Guidance?

From choosing the right materials to getting that perfect finish, our helpful guides are packed with tips and advice to make your fencing project easier.