About Perth Fencing Pros: Fence Repairs, New Fences and Gates

This is for Perth homeowners whose fence has become a daily irritation. The fence between you and the neighbour leans because the posts have rotted. A storm knocked sheets out of the back fence. The old fibro is cracking and you want it gone. The gate drags on the ground and will not latch.

It is also for people starting fresh. Maybe a pool is going in and needs a barrier. Maybe you bought an older place and the front fence has to be replaced. Maybe you just want more privacy from the street or from next door.

The goal is the same each time: a straight, solid fence that stands up to Perth wind and sun, built by an independent fencer who follows through.

A good fencer turns up, measures up and stays with the job until the last post is set and the gate latches. That is a fair thing to expect. If fencers have said no, never replied or measured up and vanished before, a measure-up and a written quote before any money changes hands is a reasonable thing to want.

A tall solid panel takes more load in a strong afternoon wind than an open slat design, so the fencer works out the footings when measuring up. Soil, access and wind exposure on your block all feed into that.

If a deposit disappeared on you last time, a fencer worth hiring will say what the money covers before any work begins. You are entitled to that answer up front.

A straight price comes after the fence is measured up, not before. Length, height, slope, the old fence to remove and the gate all change the number, so a figure given over the phone is a guess.

Will it cost a fortune? That depends on the material, the length of the run and what has to come out first. Colorbond, timber and aluminium sit at different price points, and a repair usually costs less than a full replacement. A useful quote spells out whether removing the old fence and taking away the waste are included.

A quote sets the agreed scope, though it cannot remove every surprise. Old concrete or a buried footing can change the work once the digging starts, and a decent fencer tells you so on the spot.

A repair suits limited damage, and a full replacement suits a fence that is failing along its whole length. A leaning section or a few rotten posts can often be fixed on their own. Sheets knocked out in a storm may only need new panels and a look at the posts that hold them.

When the posts have rotted along most of the line, the panels are cracked or the fence has been patched more than once, new work tends to save money over time. The fencer confirms which applies after seeing the fence in person. A fence that looks fine from the house can have soft posts below ground level.

Old fibro is a separate case. If you suspect the old fence contains asbestos, a qualified asbestos specialist should assess it before anything is removed, and a new fence can then go in its place.

Boundary fences touch two properties, so the neighbour usually comes into the conversation. That does not need to hold up the first step, which is getting the fence looked at.

Colorbond and powder-coated aluminium mostly need a hose-down now and then. Timber looks warm and natural, but it usually needs re-oiling or staining from time to time to stop it greying and splitting in the Perth sun.

So the right choice comes down to the look, the budget and how much weekend work you want to take on. A solid front or side fence also adds privacy and security, and a front fence that matches the style of the house helps the street appeal of an older place.

Pool fencing is a different job. Glass and aluminium pool fences exist to keep children safe, so they have to be built to the standard that applies to your pool.

Yes. One fencer can set the posts with the gate in mind while building the fence, so the gate swings freely and latches from day one. That matters because a gate is only as good as the posts either side of it.

A gate that has to be lifted to shut usually points to a post that has shifted, hinges that have sagged or a frame that has dropped out of square. Sometimes the gate needs adjusting. Sometimes the post needs resetting. That call is made with the gate in front of you, not over the phone.

Perth fencing specialists who handle both jobs also save you from juggling two trades and two quotes.

A leaning fence, a sagging gate or a new boundary to build all start the same way. Say what is leaning, cracked or missing, where it sits on your block and what you would like in its place. A local fencer measures up before putting a firm price on the work.

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