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Fence Installation in Melbourne: The Short Answers
How much does fence installation cost in Melbourne?
The price depends on length, height, style and your site. Our estimator uses rough rates from $100 per metre (timber) to $250 per metre (picket and steel), and Ari confirms the final price with a written quote after measuring on site.
Try the estimatorWho pays for a boundary fence in Victoria?
Neighbours generally split the cost of a sufficient dividing fence equally, depending on the circumstances. A Fencing Notice gives your neighbour 30 days to respond.
See the detailsWhich fence type should I choose?
Colorbond and steel suit low upkeep. Timber and picket suit a natural look but need regular care. Ari recommends one after seeing your site and any estate rules.
Compare fence typesWhat happens after I contact Ari?
Ari visits and measures your site, explains your options, and gives you a clear written quote before any work starts.
See the stepsRates are rough estimates only. Slope, soil, removal of old fences, gates and site access change the final quote.
Fence Installation for Every Kind of Job
Choose the type of fence that matches your job. Each page explains it in detail, and Ari can help you decide if you are not sure.
Boundary Fencing
Fences along your property line for privacy and security, from new builds to replacements. Ari checks the boundary and helps you talk with neighbours before work starts.
See Boundary FencingNew Estate Fencing
Fencing for new housing estates, built with the estate guidelines in mind. Ari checks the guidelines before quoting and cleans up after.
See New Estate FencingDesigner Feature Fencing
Front, corner and entry fences with a standout look. Ari handles the design, measuring and installation himself.
See Feature FencingInsurance Fencing
Fences damaged by storms, fallen trees or impact. Ari inspects, provides an honest quote with photos, and repairs or replaces the fence.
See Insurance FencingNot sure which one you need? Send Ari a message or call 0411 463 574.
Choose Your Fencing Style
The style and material you choose changes the look, the upkeep and the cost. Here are four styles we install, with a page for each.
Colorbond Fencing
Steel fence panels with a factory-applied finish, in a range of colours that suit many estate rules. A popular low-maintenance choice.
- Best for: Backyard privacy, new estates, corner blocks
- Upkeep: Low
Timber Fencing
Treated pine, hardwood or merbau in styles such as lapped and capped, horizontal slat and privacy screens. Flexible in height and design.
- Best for: Family homes, privacy, sloped land
- Upkeep: Needs regular care
Picket Fencing
Timber pickets you can customise by shape, spacing, height and caps, painted or natural. An open, welcoming look, with matching gates on request.
- Best for: Front yards, entrances, character homes
- Upkeep: Needs regular care
Steel Front Fencing
Powder-coated steel front fences in a range of slat widths, patterns and colours, with stepped panels available for sloped yards.
- Best for: Modern homes, driveway entries, front yards
- Upkeep: Low
Not sure which suits your home? Ask Ari. He will recommend one after seeing your site.
Which Fence Is Right for You?
Every style has its strengths. Here is a simple side-by-side, so you know what to ask Ari about.
| Style | Look | Privacy | Upkeep | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorbond | Clean, modern steel panels in a range of colours | Solid panels for backyard privacy | Low | Backyards, new estates, corner blocks |
| Timber | Natural look in styles like lapped and capped or horizontal slat | Privacy and sound reduction with the right style | Regular cleaning and resealing | Family homes, boundaries, sloped land |
| Picket | Open, welcoming, customisable with caps and finishes | Open design, less privacy | Regular care, repainting or resealing | Front yards, entrances, character homes |
| Steel front | Powder-coated slats and patterns, popular Colorbond shades | Depends on slat width and spacing | Low | Modern homes, driveway entries, front yards |
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Steel or Colorbond may suit you when
- You want low upkeep
- You need a colour that suits estate rules
- You want a clean, modern look
Timber or picket may suit you when
- You want a natural, warmer look
- You are happy to reseal or repaint over time
- You want flexible heights and designs
Estate guidelines, council rules and your budget can all change the best choice. Ari checks them on site and recommends what fits.
Get Free QuoteFence Installation Cost in Melbourne: What Changes the Price?
No two properties are the same, so we do not guess a number over the phone. Here is what affects the price, so you know what to expect.
Length and height
A longer or taller fence needs more materials and more labour. Ari measures on site so the quote is based on your actual fence line.
Style and material
Colorbond, timber, picket and steel front each have different material and labour needs.
Slope, soil and access
Sloping ground, hard soil or tight access can add time to the job.
Removing the old fence
If an old fence has to come out first, removal is listed in your quote.
Gates and extras
Adding a gate or other features changes the materials and the work involved.
Boundary and approvals
Checking the boundary, talking with neighbours and following estate or council rules can affect the plan.
A written quote before any work starts
Ari measures on site, explains the options and puts everything in writing, so you know what is included before you decide.
Free quote. No vague numbers.
Get Free QuoteInstant Fence Estimator
Get a rough idea of your fencing cost in seconds. Choose your fence type and drag the slider for the length.
This is an initial estimate only. Slope, soil condition, removal of old fences, gates and site access will affect the final formal quote.
Building a New Fence Next to a Neighbour? What to Know First
If the fence is on your boundary, your neighbour is usually part of the decision. Here are the main points from the Victorian Government.
Costs are usually shared
Neighbours generally split the cost of a dividing fence equally, depending on the circumstances. If one of you wants a higher standard than a sufficient dividing fence, that person pays the extra.
Give your neighbour a Fencing Notice
A Fencing Notice is a formal proposal to build, repair or replace a fence. Your neighbour has 30 days to respond. If they do not, the work can go ahead without their agreement.
Check the boundary first
A fence should sit in the right place. Ari checks your title plans where available and helps neighbours reach an agreement before work starts.
Estate and council rules
New estates can have fence guidelines, and some sites have other local rules. Check with your estate or council, and Ari will build to what applies.
Source: Victorian Government (Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria): Fencing in Victoria
What Ari does, and what stays between neighbours
Ari measures the site, explains your options and gives you a clear written quote. Notices and cost sharing are between you and your neighbour, and we cannot give legal advice.
If you are unsure, the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria and community legal centres can help.
How We Install Your Fence, Step by Step
You deal with Ari from the first visit to the final clean-up. Here is what happens, so there are no surprises.
Site visit and measure
Ari visits, measures your fence line and checks the slope, soil and access himself.
Style and material advice
He explains the options that suit your home: Colorbond, timber, picket or steel.
Clear written quote
Everything is broken down in writing, so you know what is included before you decide.
Boundary and rules check
Ari checks the boundary and any estate or council rules that apply, and helps neighbours agree before work starts.
Site prep and build
Any old fence is removed, posts are set and the fence is built straight, with Ari on site.
Clean site handover
Debris and old materials are removed, and the site is left tidy.
From Old Fence to New Colorbond
Real workmanship in Melbourne. Drag the slider to see the difference.
Have a damaged or worn-out fence? Send Ari a photo and he will tell you what it needs.
Why Melbourne Homeowners Choose Ari for Fence Installation
A local owner-operator who looks after your fence from the first visit to the final clean-up.
You deal with Ari
The owner measures, quotes and builds your fence himself. No middleman.
Clear written quotes
Everything is broken down in writing, so you know what is included before you decide.
Popular fencing styles
Colorbond, timber, picket and steel front fencing, all from one local contractor.
Built for your site
Ari checks the boundary, slope, soil and any estate or council rules before he builds.
Tidy finish
Debris and old materials are removed, and the site is left clean.
Local to Melbourne
Based in Fawkner, serving Merri-bek and Greater Melbourne.
Fence Installation Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. Not sure about something? Ask Ari.
How much does fence installation cost in Melbourne?
Which fence type is best for my home?
Do you build boundary fences between neighbours?
Who pays for a boundary fence in Victoria?
Can you build a fence for a new estate?
Do you remove my old fence?
What fencing styles do you install?
Can you add a gate to my new fence?
Do you repair fences as well as install new ones?
How long does a fence installation take?
Who will actually do the work?
Which Melbourne suburbs do you service?
Ready for a Fence That Is Built Right?
Ari measures on site and gives you a clear written quote before any work starts.