Postline Fencing Co. Know the number, and the rules, before you fence.
Fences get quoted hundreds apart for the same boundary, because the cheap quote knocks the posts in, fits look-alike steel, and leaves removal off. The differences only show up later, when the fence leans. These guides put them back in the conversation: what a fence costs, who pays for the boundary, which material lasts, what pool compliance needs, and why the posts decide everything. No sign-up, no sales pitch, just what to ask.
Choosing the right tradie
What to check before you let anyone quote, so you hire on proof, not on the lowest number.
Who pays for a boundary fence, me or my neighbour?
Under the Dividing Fences Act a boundary fence is normally a shared cost, split evenly for a fence of a sufficient standard. How the fencing notice works, who pays for an upgrade, and how to get one quote you can both put your name to.
Read the guide →Timber or Colorbond, which lasts longer?
Colorbond steel almost always outlasts timber and asks for far less upkeep, but timber looks warmer and costs less up front. A straight comparison on lifespan, maintenance, cost and the real question underneath both, the posts and footings.
Read the guide →Pricing and quotes
What the work is worth, how to read a quote, and how to compare like for like.
How the work is done
What good looks like on the day, the materials that matter, and the standards behind them.
Does my pool fence have to meet a standard?
Yes, pool and spa fencing must comply with AS 1926.1 and council rules: 1.2m minimum, no climbable gaps, gaps under 100mm and a self-closing self-latching gate. What compliance actually requires, and how to make sure it passes inspection first time.
Read the guide →How long does it take to install a fence?
Most residential boundary fences are a one to three day job once we start: remove the old fence and set the posts in concrete, let the footings cure, then panels, rails, gates and clean-up. Why footings cure time, gates and weather move the window.
Read the guide →Warranty and aftercare
What the guarantee covers, and how to keep the work right for years after we leave.
The Honest Fence Cost Guide
What is inside
- Real by-the-metre bands for timber, Colorbond, aluminium, pool, tubular and rural
- The costs a cheap fence quote quietly leaves out
- How the boundary-fence cost split with a neighbour actually works
- A one-page checklist to take to every fencing quote
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