Common questions
Fencing FAQ
Plain answers to the questions homeowners in Inverell and the surrounding district ask most. Can't find yours? Call 02 5747 4772.
How much does a new fence cost?
As a guide, a 1.8 m Colorbond fence is usually about $110 to $190 per metre installed, treated pine paling about $90 to $160 per metre, and glass pool fencing $200 to $700 per metre. Removing an old fence, gates and sloping ground add to the price. Our cost guide and estimator give more detail.
Does my neighbour have to pay half?
Usually, for a dividing fence. Under the NSW Dividing Fences Act 1991, neighbours generally share the cost of a sufficient dividing fence equally. If you can't agree, the first formal step is a fencing notice. See our cost guide for how it works.
Do I need council approval for a fence?
Many standard side and rear fences in residential zones are exempt development in NSW, so no approval is needed if they meet the height and other standards. Front fences, fences on heritage, flood or bushfire prone land and taller fences can need approval. Check with your fencer or Inverell Shire Council.
Does my fencer need a licence?
In NSW, fencing work worth more than $5,000 (labour and materials, including GST) needs a contractor licence, and jobs over $5,000 need a written contract. We only refer to licensed fencers. You can check a licence on the NSW Government's licence check.
How long does a new fence take?
A typical residential boundary fence is often built in one to two days once materials arrive. Allow a week or two beforehand for the quote, ordering and agreeing things with the neighbour.
My old fence is fibro. What should I do?
Leave it alone and don't break or cut it. Older fibro fences are likely to contain asbestos, and in NSW removing more than 10 square metres must be done by a licensed asbestos removalist. Many fencers can organise this as part of the job. See fence repairs and replacement.
What does a pool fence need to comply?
In NSW, pool barriers must meet the Swimming Pools Act and the Australian Standard AS 1926.1: generally at least 1.2 m high, no climbable objects nearby and a self-closing, self-latching gate that opens away from the pool. See pool fencing.
Who will actually do the work?
We pass your enquiry to one licensed local fencing contractor, who measures up, quotes and, if you go ahead, does the work under a contract with you. See our referral disclosure.
Who answers the phone?
Our booking assistant, which is an AI voice assistant. It takes your name, number, address and what you need, so a fencer can call you back. It tells you it is an AI, and calls are recorded so details are passed on accurately.
Does it cost anything to use this service?
No. Using this service is free for homeowners, the fencer's measure and quote are free, and you are under no obligation to go ahead.
Still Have Questions?
A licensed local fencer can answer them on site, for free.