If you are searching for fencing Wagga Wagga property owners can rely on, start with the job the fence has to do. A side boundary between two houses, a pool barrier, a secure yard for a depot and a stock fence on acreage are four different builds, even when they look alike from the street.
Fencing Wagga Wagga handles residential and commercial fencing across Wagga Wagga: new Colorbond and timber fences, pool fencing, aluminium slat screens, commercial security fencing, rural and farm fencing, plus repairs, replacement, and painting or staining of existing fences.
We measure the line, check the ground and gates, and give you a written quote that names the materials, post spacing, footings and what is not included.
The most common job in town: a 1.8 m privacy fence between neighbours, built in Colorbond steel or timber palings.
We set out the line from the information you have, and talk through how the Dividing Fences Act 1991 shapes cost sharing with the neighbour.
Glass, aluminium tubular and steel barriers built to the height, gap and gate rules in AS 1926.1.
Pool fencing is a safety job first and a looks job second, so we plan the gate and non-climbable zones before choosing a style.
Chain wire, welded mesh and palisade perimeters for yards, depots, schools and storage sites.
We work out vehicle gates, pedestrian access and sight lines with you before posts go in.
Strainer assemblies, steel posts, ringlock, plain and barbed wire for paddocks and house yards on the city fringe.
Long runs are priced on the line and the ground, not on a per-metre guess.
Solid sheeting or lapped palings with no see-through gaps. Best for backyards that face a road, a laneway or a two-storey neighbour.
On a slope we either step each panel or rake the top line to follow the ground. Stepping leaves triangular gaps at the base that may need plinths; raking keeps the base tight but looks less level.
Lower, more open fences across the frontage, often slat or picket, so the house still addresses the street.
Front fences usually face stricter height limits than side and rear fences, which we check before quoting.
A Colorbond boundary with a slat front return, or a timber fence with steel posts. Mixing materials can cut cost on hidden runs and lift the visible ones.
Material choice drives price, lifespan and upkeep more than any other decision. Here is how the main options behave in an inland climate with hot, dry summers and frosty winters.
| Finish | Characteristics | Typical applications | Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorbond steel | Pre-finished steel sheet on steel posts and rails. | Side and rear boundaries, privacy screening, corner blocks. | No routine coating needed, but dents show and sheeting heats up against west-facing garden beds. |
| Treated pine and hardwood timber | Palings on rails, with timber or steel posts. | Traditional boundaries, character homes, budget runs. | Moves with heat and moisture, so expect occasional re-nailing and a stain or oil every few years. |
| Powder-coated aluminium | Lightweight slats or tubular pickets with a baked-on coating. | Front fences, pool barriers, courtyard screens. | Will not rust, though the coating can be scratched by mowers and whipper-snippers along the base. |
| Galvanised wire and mesh | Chain wire, welded mesh or rural wire on steel posts. | Commercial perimeters, paddocks, animal yards. | Gives security and stock control rather than privacy; tension and strainer quality decide how long it stays straight. |
Most fence problems start at the planning stage, not the build. These are the questions we settle with you on site.
We build on the line you and your neighbour agree, or on survey pegs if a surveyor has marked it. We do not guess a disputed boundary.
For a shared fence, a written fencing notice and agreed design make cost sharing far smoother under the Dividing Fences Act.
Many side and rear fences fall under exempt development rules, but front fences, corner blocks and heritage areas can differ, so we check first.
Rock, tree roots, retaining walls and buried pipes or cables change how footings are dug. We request a Before You Dig Australia check on every job.
A solid fence acts like a sail in a storm. Post size, spacing and footing depth are set for the height and exposure of the run.
Send the address, the rough length and what the fence needs to do through the quote form.
We walk the line, note levels, gates, trees, retaining and old fence removal, and take photos.
You receive an itemised quote listing materials, heights, post spacing, footings, gates and exclusions.
Where a neighbour shares the cost, we can supply a copy of the quote for the fencing notice.
Old fencing comes down, posts are set and cured, then rails, sheeting or palings go on.
We walk the finished fence with you, check gates swing and latch, and clear our materials from site.
The parts you do not notice decide whether a fence is still straight in ten years.
Posts are concreted to a depth set by fence height and soil, with the top shaped to shed water away from the post.
Galvanised steel posts resist rot and termites; H4-treated pine or hardwood suits timber fences where the look matters.
Single, double and sliding gates are framed and braced so they do not drop. Wide driveway gates may need a wheel or a heavier post.
Drop bolts, gravity latches, lockable latches and pool-compliant self-closing hardware, matched to the gate and its use.
Two neighbours replace a leaning paling fence with a 1.8 m steel fence, split the cost and choose a colour that works from both yards.
A landlord needs gaps closed, a lockable side gate and a fence that will not need regular upkeep between tenancies.
A business wants chain wire with barbed wire on top and a wide sliding gate that trucks can use without reversing.
These cards describe the kind of brief we see around Wagga Wagga. They are not photographed past jobs; the images are stand-ins until local job photos are added.
We quote and build throughout Wagga Wagga. Each suburb below has its own page covering local block types and access.
Flood-aware fences, steel posts and post-flood repairs across the river from the CBD.
View detailsPicket fronts, timber boundaries and careful removal of old fences around early-1900s to 1960s homes.
Request a quoteFirst fences for new homes, slat frontages and pool barriers on the northern side.
Request a quoteSecurity perimeters, wide gates and impact repairs for industrial yards on the Sturt Highway.
Request a quotePractical repairs and low-upkeep steel for established homes around Turvey Tops.
Request a quotePrivacy fencing near the house and stock-proof wire where blocks meet farmland.
Request a quotePool barrier upgrades, boundary renewals and front fences along Lake Albert Road.
Request a quoteSteel privacy fencing for side and rear boundaries, set on concreted posts and finished in a colour both neighbours can live with.
View servicePaling, lapped and capped timber fences with post and timber grades chosen for ground contact, termites and summer heat.
View serviceStrainer assemblies, steel posts, ringlock, plain, barbed and electric wire for stock, boundaries and house yards on the city fringe.
View servicePowder-coated horizontal and vertical slat fences, screens and gates with the gap size chosen for privacy, breeze and light.
View serviceLeaning posts, broken palings, dented steel panels, storm and vehicle damage, and gates that no longer latch, fixed without replacing the whole run.
View serviceGlass, aluminium and steel pool barriers planned around height, gaps, gates and climbable zones before style is chosen.
View serviceChain wire, welded mesh and palisade perimeters with vehicle and pedestrian gates planned around how the site actually runs.
View serviceRemoval of the old fence, disposal and a new fence built on the same day plan, so your yard is open for as short a time as possible.
View serviceCleaning, preparation and stain, oil or paint coatings for timber fences, plus refresh coatings for suitable metal fences.
View serviceWe do not publish a per-metre price because the same length of fence can vary widely in cost once ground, gates, height and removal are counted.
| Material | Colorbond, timber, aluminium and mesh all price differently per panel and per post. |
|---|---|
| Height and length | Taller fences need bigger posts and deeper footings, and long runs change the cost per metre. |
| Ground conditions | Rock, roots, slope and retaining walls slow digging and may need stepped panels or plinths. |
| Old fence removal | Removing and disposing of an existing fence adds labour and tip costs; suspected asbestos sheeting is handled separately. |
| Gates and hardware | Each gate adds framing, hinges, latches and often a heavier post. |
Your quote is built from a site measure and lists each item, so you can compare it line by line with another quote.
Request a fencing quoteUnder the Dividing Fences Act 1991, adjoining owners generally share the cost of a sufficient dividing fence. The usual first step is a written fencing notice to your neighbour describing the fence and the quote. If you cannot agree, Community Justice Centres offer free mediation.
Many side and rear fences in residential zones can be built as exempt development if they meet height and other conditions. Street-facing fences, corner lots and heritage-listed sites may need more. We check the general rules with you, and you can confirm with Wagga Wagga City Council if your site is unusual.
A standard suburban boundary is often built over a few days, including time for post footings to cure. Long runs, rocky ground, multiple gates or removal of an old fence add time. Your quote gives a realistic window.
Colorbond steel and lapped timber palings give the most complete screening. Aluminium slats can be close to private with narrow gaps, but always let some light and air through.
Yes, removal and disposal of timber, wire and steel fencing can be included. Older fibro fences may contain asbestos; we will not disturb them until they have been assessed and, where required, removed by a licensed asbestos removalist.
Our pages cover the Wagga Wagga suburbs we work in most. If your property is nearby, send the address through the quote form and we will tell you straight away whether we can help.
Tell us the address, the length you have in mind and what the fence needs to keep in or out. We will book a site measure and send a written quote you can compare with confidence.
A professional fence job is mostly set-out, digging and alignment. The sheeting or palings are the last and quickest part. If the posts are not plumb, at the right spacing and set deep enough, no amount of good material will keep the fence straight.
In Wagga Wagga the ground can change from loose fill to hard clay within one backyard, and summer storms can push hard on a solid fence. That is why we look at footing depth, post size and gate bracing before talking about colours.
We will tell you when a repair makes more sense than a replacement, when a different material will save you money, and when a job needs a surveyor, an asbestos assessor or council advice before we start. We will not build on a disputed line, and we will not cut corners on pool barrier rules.
