Closeboard Fence panel (W)1.83m (H)1.83m, Pack of 3

Great panels, great quality my only moan is they turned up at 8am but we didn’t know they were arriving, after checking emails I had had an email from them at 5.10 that morning advising me they would be with us between 7-9

Bought this at twice the price of the traditional lap fence panel which I expected to be cheap and cheerful but arrived damaged and so poorly made I decided to exchange. This panel is not much better made of the same thin wood some parts are not cut to size correctly and top ridge piece of fence is therefore bulging and leaves a gap. Nails missing the supporting batons I don’t expect this panel to last much more than a year, if that. Had a bit of a faff arranging replacement delivery and don’t expect if I send it back any replacement would be any better. When it does break I won’t be replacing with panels from B&Q.

I hoped at 55 pounds it would have some substance to it. Disappointed I expected better of B&Q.

I have re fenced my whole back garden over the past 10 months buying over 20 panels in three batches. Delivery has been quicker than stated and drivers have been nice. There has been lots of communication re delivery and the process was very easy. The panels them selves are great. Heavy, well made and very consistent. I think the fact i have bought so many and each time months apart and they have all been great is testament to the quality.

The boards are the same thin-ness across the width, very thin, the staples that actually hit the battens are pulling through the boards, most of the battens have separated. The colour has totally faded now (2 years old), I doubt they will survive much longer. So if you buy these be prepared to reattach the battens, reattach the slats, repaint and basically replace the entire thing after a few years. I wish I knew the word for things that have been reduced so much that they no longer function. It's an expensive pile of firewood.

bought 11 of these last month and was very disappointed with the quality. the boards are warped in places and the main rib on top is also warped. Asked for replacements, but they are of similar poor quality. In fact one of the replacement panels came loose while the driver was delivering it. They can't even survive the transportation to the customer. Have bot previous panels like these for less than half the price and hence was hoping for them to bet atleast half decent but sadly not. Kept them as my existing ones had to be imminently replaced and after waiting 4 weeks for them, couldn't wait any more. Never again will I buy from them. B&Q Customer service was responsive but they couldn't do anything about the awful end product