Whether you’re building a new home or renovating your current home, you may find yourself in need of custom fencing, pool fencing, gate installation or the installation of retaining walls. A leading fencing specialist will be able to work with you across a variety of needs such as timber wood and metal fencing, Lysaght fencing or a high-quality Colorbond fence. If you’re looking for the best fencing contractors in Canberra and surrounding areas, we’ve got you covered.
Which fence is better, timber or Colorbond?
Colorbond fencing is made from a pre-painted steel material. This makes them strong and lightweight, however, timber fences are classic and incredibly popular, so you might wonder which is the right choice for you between wooden and metal fencing? These factors are worth considering:
Durability: A Colorbond fence is rustproof and sturdy, meaning it can stand up to Australian elements like harsh heat, rain, or hail, which is one of the reasons why it is highly recommended. Timber, on the other hand, can warp over time because it expands and contracts with the changes in weather.
Maintenance: A timber fence will generally require re-painting or maintenance for warping every 10 years or so. A Colorbond fence, on the other hand, generally doesn’t require any painting or maintenance for around 20-30 years.
Cost: When it comes to installation cost, you can’t beat a timber fence. It’s by far the most cost-effective fencing solution upfront as a Colorbond fence will cost around 30% more.
Who pays for fencing between neighbours?
According to the Common Boundaries Act 1981, private property owners who share a side or rear fences are each responsible for half the cost and maintenance of a basic urban fence. For a fence to be a basic urban fence, it must:
• Be a timber paling fence;
• Be 1.5m in height above finished ground level;
• Have reinforced spade-end precast concrete posts spaced at 2.4m;
• Have a 75mm x 50mm hardwood rail at the top and bottom of the fence that is fixed to the posts; and
• Have 100mm x 12mm hardwood palings nailed to the rails (section 2).
If you are after something more complicated than the basic fence listed above, you and your neighbour will have to agree on the design and cost before the build commences.
What if my neighbour wants a fence but I don’t?
If you can’t reach an agreement then the next step would be mediation – this is a discussion between both parties, facilitated by a third party who is trained in resolving conflict. The Conflict Resolution Service provides free or low-cost mediation and is recommended by the ACT government, especially for issues regarding boundaries and fences.
The best fencing contractors in Canberra
To be listed as one of Canberra’s best businesses, Canberra Weekly requires them to have maintained a track record of positive reviews on Google and Facebook, with a minimum average of 4/5 stars.
We also check to see if businesses have verified customer reviews.
When looking for a fencing contractor in the Canberra region, check out our list of Canberra Weekly’s best local businesses below.
Dunlop Fencing
Dunlop fencing is a local, family-owned business that have been providing the Canberra region with quality fences for years.
They use high quality materials at competitive prices and their terrific customer service ensures you are involved in the process and the desired outcome is achieved.
ACT Fencing & Construction
ACT Fencing & Construction are a Master Builder Association member that started with the goal of providing the Canberra region with high quality fences.
They offer a range of fencing options, including Colorbond, quality timber, pool fencing and more to ensure that you get the right fencing solution for your situation.
Old 2 New Fencing Canberra
Old 2 New Fencing is a small local business that specialises in Colorbond fencing in the Canberra region.
With over 10 years of fencing experience in the ACT, Old 2 New Fencing have built a reputation on delivering quality finished products at an affordable price.
Inbound Fencing
With years of experience in working with Colorbond products, the team Inbound Fencing can install attractive, secure and protective fencing and gates for your property.
Their high quality services include Colorbond fence and gate installation, Colorbond repair or replacement, fence removal and plenty more.
