Timber to Colorbond
The most common swap. Steel removes the rot and termite worries that ended the timber fence.
Fence replacement Wagga Wagga
Fence Replacement in Wagga Wagga: Old Fence Out, New Fence In, One Planned Job
Fence replacement Wagga Wagga owners need often follows years of patching. The posts have gone at the base, the palings are splitting, and every storm brings another bay down. At that point, a planned replacement costs less than repeated callouts.
We remove and dispose of the old fence, then install a new one in Colorbond, timber, aluminium, mesh or rural wire. Your yard is left open for as short a time as we can manage.
- Removal and disposal included
- Any fence type
- Minimal open-yard time
Replacement types
Common Fence Replacements
Like-for-Like Timber
A new paling or lapped fence that keeps the look of the old one, often with steel posts this time.
Front Fence Upgrade
An old brick, wire or picket front fence replaced with slat aluminium or a new timber design.
Wire and Mesh Renewal
Sagging rural or commercial wire replaced, with strainers and posts renewed where needed.
Approaches
Ways to Stage a Fence Replacement
Same-Day Swap
Short runs can often be removed and rebuilt with posts set the same day, leaving the panels to go on once footings cure.
Section by Section
Long runs are replaced in stages so most of the fence stays up and pets stay contained.
Temporary Fencing
Where the yard must stay secure overnight, temporary panels can be hired to hold the line.
Reuse of Sound Posts
Occasionally existing steel posts are sound and can be reused, which we check rather than assume.
New materials
Choosing the Replacement Material
Replacement is the moment to fix the reason the old fence failed. Match the new material to that cause.
| Finish | Characteristics | Typical applications | Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorbond steel | Steel sheet and posts, no routine coating. | Replacing rotted or termite-damaged timber. | Solves rot and termite problems, but it cannot rake on a slope and dents if hit. |
| Timber on steel posts | Timber face with steel at ground level. | Owners who like timber but lost the last fence at the posts. | Keeps the traditional look while removing the most common failure point. |
| Aluminium slats | Powder-coated slats on aluminium posts. | Front fences and courtyard screens. | A visual upgrade at the front, though not fully private for back yards. |
| Galvanised mesh or wire | Open, durable and low cost per metre. | Rural boundaries and commercial yards. | Fine for stock and security; offers no screening unless shade cloth or slats are added. |
Before removal
What We Check Before Pulling an Old Fence
Removal can uncover problems. Checking first stops surprises on the day.
Asbestos Fibro
Older fibro sheet fences may contain asbestos. In NSW, removing more than 10 square metres of bonded asbestos needs a licensed removalist.
Retaining Behind the Fence
Some old fences hold back soil. That soil needs a proper retaining solution before a new fence goes on.
Buried Services
Cables and pipes sometimes run along fence lines, so we lodge a Before You Dig Australia enquiry.
Pets and Security
We agree how long the yard will be open and whether temporary fencing is needed.
Process
Our Fence Replacement Process
- 1
Inspection
We look at the old fence, the ground and anything it is holding up or hiding.
- 2
New fence design
We agree the new material, height and gates, and confirm the line with you and your neighbour.
- 3
Quote with removal
The quote shows removal, disposal and the new build as separate lines.
- 4
Removal
The old fence is taken down and old concrete footings broken out where they are in the way.
- 5
New build
New posts are set and the fence is built, with gates hung and adjusted.
- 6
Clean site
Old materials are taken away and the line is left tidy for planting or edging.
Removal work
Removal, Disposal and Site Protection
Removal is labour heavy. These are the tasks inside that line of your quote.
Disposal
Timber, wire and steel are taken away; metal is recycled where possible.
Old Footings
Old concrete footings are broken out or left in place and avoided, depending on the new post positions.
Garden Protection
We protect garden beds and lawns along the line as far as practical during removal.
Neighbour Side
Work on the neighbour's side is agreed beforehand so their yard is respected too.
Typical briefs
Replacement Briefs We Often Quote
Brief type · End of life
Whole timber fence leaning
Every post on a 30-metre paling fence is rotten at ground level. The owners want steel posts with a new timber face.
Brief type · Fibro fence
Old sheet fence to Colorbond
A fibro fence must be assessed for asbestos first. Once a licensed removalist clears it, we build the new steel fence.
Brief type · Street appeal
Wire front fence to slats
An old wire and pipe front fence is replaced with a low horizontal slat fence and a matching gate.
These are examples of the kind of replacement brief we price. They are not photographs of finished local jobs; images are stand-ins until job photos are added.
Coverage
Fence Replacement Across Wagga Wagga
We replace fences in these suburbs and nearby streets throughout Wagga Wagga.
North Wagga Wagga
Flood-aware fences, steel posts and post-flood repairs across the river from the CBD.
View detailsTurvey Park
Picket fronts, timber boundaries and careful removal of old fences around early-1900s to 1960s homes.
Request a quoteBoorooma
First fences for new homes, slat frontages and pool barriers on the northern side.
Request a quoteEast Wagga Wagga
Security perimeters, wide gates and impact repairs for industrial yards on the Sturt Highway.
Request a quoteMount Austin
Practical repairs and low-upkeep steel for established homes around Turvey Tops.
Request a quoteGobbagombalin
Privacy fencing near the house and stock-proof wire where blocks meet farmland.
Request a quoteKooringal
Pool barrier upgrades, boundary renewals and front fences along Lake Albert Road.
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Choose Your New Fence
Colorbond Fence Installation
Steel privacy fencing for side and rear boundaries, set on concreted posts and finished in a colour both neighbours can live with.
View serviceTimber Fence Installation
Paling, lapped and capped timber fences with post and timber grades chosen for ground contact, termites and summer heat.
View serviceRural and Farm Fencing
Strainer assemblies, steel posts, ringlock, plain, barbed and electric wire for stock, boundaries and house yards on the city fringe.
View serviceAluminium Slat Fencing
Powder-coated horizontal and vertical slat fences, screens and gates with the gap size chosen for privacy, breeze and light.
View serviceFence Repairs
Leaning posts, broken palings, dented steel panels, storm and vehicle damage, and gates that no longer latch, fixed without replacing the whole run.
View serviceFencing Wagga Wagga
Boundary, pool, security, rural and slat fencing planned around your block, your neighbours and Wagga Wagga's hot summers and frosty winters.
View servicePool Fencing Installation
Glass, aluminium and steel pool barriers planned around height, gaps, gates and climbable zones before style is chosen.
View serviceCommercial Security Fencing
Chain wire, welded mesh and palisade perimeters with vehicle and pedestrian gates planned around how the site actually runs.
View serviceFence Painting and Staining
Cleaning, preparation and stain, oil or paint coatings for timber fences, plus refresh coatings for suitable metal fences.
View servicePricing
Fence Replacement Costs
Replacement cost is the new fence plus removal and disposal of the old one. We show both so you can see where the money goes.
| New fence type | The chosen material sets most of the cost. |
|---|---|
| Old fence removal | Heavier fences and concreted posts take longer to remove. |
| Disposal | Tip fees and transport vary with the material removed. |
| Ground surprises | Old footings, roots and buried rubble can slow digging. |
| Temporary fencing | Hire is added only if the yard must stay closed overnight. |
If suspected asbestos is present, assessment and licensed removal are arranged and priced separately before our work starts.
Get a replacement quoteQuestions
Fence Replacement Questions
How do I know if my fence needs replacing?
If many posts are rotten or loose, the fence leans along its length, or you are repairing it every year, replacement is usually better value.
Will my yard be open overnight?
Short runs can often be done with minimal open time. For longer runs, we stage the work or arrange temporary fencing.
Do you take away the old fence?
Yes, removal and disposal are part of our replacement quote, except for suspected asbestos, which needs a licensed removalist.
Can I replace only my side of a shared fence?
A dividing fence is usually replaced as a whole. Under NSW law, neighbours generally share the cost of a sufficient fence.
Can old posts be reused?
Sometimes steel posts are sound enough to reuse. Timber posts are almost always replaced.
How long does replacement take?
Many suburban replacements take a few days, including curing time for footings. Your quote gives a realistic window.
Next step
Swap Your Failing Wagga Wagga Fence for One That Lasts
Send photos of the existing fence and tell us what you want instead. We will inspect, check for anything that complicates removal, and send a written quote.
Fix the cause
Replacing a Fence Without Repeating Its Failure
Every old fence tells you how it failed: rot at the base, termites, wind, soil pushing against it or sprinklers soaking one section. We look for that cause and design the new fence to avoid it.
We will not build a new fence against soil that the old fence was holding back, and we will not touch fibro sheeting before an asbestos assessment.