Fencing price: Costs for new fences
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The cost of fencing is usually quoted per linear metre based on the materials you've chosen and the access or terrain the fence needs to be installed in.
What is a fencer's call out fee?
Usually nothing, unless you're contacting them for a short quick job like fixing a paling or gate hinge. For a new fence or gate, it's highly unlikely to find a fencer asking for a call out fee. Some companies do charge for quotes but this is also not common.
What is a fencer's hourly rate?
Fencers won't charge hourly rates, but they will usually quote on linear metre depending on your specifications and what kind of materials you choose.
- Paling Fence - $60-$120 per linear meter, depending on height and type of wood. Staining or painting a wooden fence may also be over and above the cost per linear metre.
- Treated or hardwood options will add more expense.
- Colourbond Fence - more expensive than a paling fence
- Gates - lots of choice, single and double gates. Fitting is usually not that expensive.
Because materials and things that affect the cost like terrain vary so much, it's best to get a quality business to quote you on your job (especially if you're doing the work with a neighbour on a shared boundary line).
Where could there be extra costs?
Many fencers will quote based on cost per linear metre, and then have an additional cost for each 'obstruction' that they come across. This is helpful because it's often difficult to know how easy digging the post holes are going to be until you actually start doing them, but inconvenient for those on a strict budget. To reduce the cost you could dig the post holes yourself (after getting some guidance on where they'd need to go) or even get a specialist post-hole digging company that perhaps has specialist machinery which will reduce the time needed to dig the holes regardless of how difficult it is.
Access and terrain will also affect the cost. A steep hill or a narrow access or even trees and bushes in the way can hinder the job's progress and add to expense. Again, you can reduce these costs by cutting back trees or bushes before the job gets done.
Products or materials cost?
Your quote will usually be all inclusive but you can also purchase materials yourself (see our guide on how to estimate materials).
Now that you have a better idea on what your job could cost, get specific quotes from quality, licensed businesses byposting a job here.
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