Closeboard timber
per metre, from$85
- Overlapping vertical boards on three rails
- Gravel boards keep the timber off the soil
- Strong enough for exposed, windy plots
Straight fences and solid gates, built to last
Garden fences, gates and security fencing built on the line you have agreed with the neighbours, every post set in concrete. Storm damage and leaning posts are repaired too, usually within a week of your call.
Every postset in concrete
1 to 3 dayson site for most gardens
10 yearsguarantee on posts we set
- Boundary agreed before we dig
- Cables and pipes checked first
- Treated, hardwood or composite
- Old fence taken away
Fence styles, priced by the metre
Starting prices for a fence up to 1.8 m high on level ground, including posts, concrete, gravel boards and taking the old fence away.
Horizontal slatted
per metre, from$110
- Planed boards with even, measured gaps
- Thermally modified or hardwood boards
- A clean line for modern gardens
Composite or aluminium
per metre, from$150
- No staining or painting, ever
- Steel or aluminium posts that cannot rot
- Colours from anthracite grey to oak
Slopes, retaining boards, gates and fences over 1.8 m are priced on the visit. Rules on fence height vary by country and city, and we build within the limit that applies to your plot.
Which fence does the job?
Start with what the fence has to do, then choose the look. These are the pairings we suggest most often on site visits.
| You need | We usually suggest | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy in a back garden | Closeboard or slatted at about 1.8 m | Many places cap rear fences at around 2 m without approval |
| A low front boundary | Picket or post and rail near 1 m | Fences beside a road or driveway often have a lower limit |
| Keeping a dog in | Closeboard on gravel boards, or mesh with a buried skirt | Dogs dig, so the bottom matters as much as the height |
| Security for a yard or site | Welded mesh or steel palisade | Anti climb toppings are restricted in some areas |
| A barrier round a pool | Pool fencing with a self closing, self latching gate | Pool barrier standards are strict in many countries |
| Shelter on a windy plot | Hit and miss boards or slats with gaps | Gaps let the wind through, so the posts carry less load |
We dig only on a line you have agreed
Before the first hole goes in, we walk the boundary with you, look at the plot plan when there is any doubt, and run a string line between the agreed points. If the fence is shared, a word with the neighbour first saves arguments later, and we can write a short description of the work for you to show them.
Who owns a boundary fence, how high it may be and whether a neighbour has to agree all vary by country, and sometimes by street. Check the local rules or ask the planning office, then tell us the limit. We also check for buried cables and pipes before digging, using the utility records where they exist.
- String line and spirit level on every run
- Posts set in concrete, topped to shed rain
- A cable and pipe check before the first hole
- The finished face toward the neighbour, unless you agree otherwise
Gates, repairs and security fencing
Repairs are booked within a week, and sooner after a storm when a fence is down across a path or a road.
Storm damaged panels
Broken boards and blown out panels replaced, with the posts checked before anything new is hung on them.
Per panelfrom $140
Leaning or rotten posts
Rotten posts dug out and replaced in concrete, or a leaning post pulled upright and bolted to a concrete spur.
Per postfrom $160
Side gates
Timber gates made to fit the opening, hung on heavy hinges with a latch that lines up, and a lock if you want one.
Made and hungfrom $480
Driveway gates
Swinging or sliding gates in timber or steel, with posts and footings sized for an automatic opener later on.
Pair of gatesfrom $2,200
Security fencing
Welded mesh, steel palisade and chain link for yards, schools, sports courts and building sites.
Per metrefrom $95
Staining and treatment
Weathered timber cleaned and given a fresh coat of preserving stain, so it greys and splits more slowly.
Per metrefrom $9
Fences and gates we put up this year
Back gardens, front boundaries, a paddock and one or two business yards.
How a new fence goes in
Most garden fences take one to three days, plus a short wait while the concrete round the posts sets.
Walk the line
We measure the run, look at the ground and the access, and post a written price inside two working days.
Mark and check
Boundary points agreed, a string line set, and buried cables and pipes checked before any digging starts.
Posts first
Holes dug deep enough for the height and the soil, posts set plumb in concrete and left to firm up.
Boards, gates and tidy up
Rails and boards fixed, gates hung and adjusted, and the old fence and the spoil carted away.
From gardens on both sides of the fence (example reviews)
The storm flattened four panels on a Sunday. By Thursday there were new posts in concrete, and the fence stood straighter than it did before it blew down.
They talked it through with the neighbours alongside us, set the line both households agreed on and put the smooth face toward next door. Not one cross word over that boundary since.
Our yard needed mesh fencing and a sliding gate wide enough for a lorry. It went up in three days, and the gate still runs smoothly after a busy winter.
Fence questions, from boundaries to gates
Who owns the fence between us and the neighbour?
That depends on your property documents and on local law, which vary by country. Some plot plans mark which side owns each boundary. When it is unclear, agree it with the neighbour in writing before we start.
How high can our fence be?
Many places allow around 2 m at the back and less at the front near a road without approval, but the limits differ by country and city. Check with the local planning office and give us the figure, and we build within it.
How long will a timber fence last?
Treated timber kept off the soil on gravel boards, with posts in concrete and a fresh coat of stain every few years, lasts far longer than panels nailed to bare posts. Hardwood and composite last longer still.
Can you build on a slope?
Yes. The fence either steps down in level sections or follows the ground with each board cut to the slope. We suggest one on the visit, depending on how steep it is and what the fence is for.
Do you take the old fence away?
Yes, taking away the old fence and the spoil from the post holes is part of our prices. Timber and metal go for recycling wherever the local yard accepts them.
How is the work paid for?
A 30 percent deposit orders the materials and fixes the date. The rest is due once the fence is up and you have walked the line with us, and you pay our office direct.
Ask for a fencing quote
Tell us how long the run is, what the fence is for and where you are. You hear back within a working day, and storm repairs jump the queue.
- Written price per metre before work starts
- Old fence removal included
- 10 year guarantee on posts we set
Reach the fencing office
The crews are out from first light, so the office takes calls and passes them on. After a storm, Sunday calls are answered too.
Office hours
| Monday to Friday | 07:00 to 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 to 13:00 |
| Sunday | Storm damage calls only |
Area we cover
Homes, farms and business yards within 50 km of the city. Further afield, a travel charge is added to the quote before you agree to anything.