Fence costs

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19th April 2008, 01:36 PM
Groggy

Fence costs

Hi, I am trying to figure out an average fence cost in the Melbourne area. The fence to be replaced is 28m long.

I have a quote of $105 per lm for colourbond (2.1m high). I think this is reasonable as it is being done in conjunction with other work. What I am wondering is what would a standard fence height cost in timber over the same distance - any ideas?
20th April 2008, 04:38 PM
WillyInBris

From what I found it ended up being a bit more for wood, as wood fences are more labour intensive then the CB well thats what the two contractors said.

The quote seems about right $100-$120 depending on site conditions.
20th April 2008, 04:53 PM
Groggy

Thanks for the information WillyInBris. I wonder if the costs are the same in both cities?
20th April 2008, 05:18 PM
DJ’s Timber

Friends of mine have had theirs or still in the progress of been done, am seeing them tomorrow, I'll try to remember to asked how much it cost them.
20th April 2008, 05:31 PM
Groggy

ta DJ
21st April 2008, 12:55 AM
peter_sm

I have a friend who is a fencer, and he does good quality 2.1m timber fences for $130-150 metre depending on site conditions. He does does 800mm post insertions using 1/2 bag cement per post. 90mm galv nails to post and 65mm galv into palings. Plinth board is 150 x 38mm
21st April 2008, 11:49 AM
Tubby2

Dunno about Mexican prices but here in sydney a timber lapped and capped fence is anywhere from $55 per l/m. All the usual extras...extra $15+ for each hole dug in rock, extra for extra height posts, extra for extra length palings...

I just got my fence done and it worked out at $62 l/m.

I know your after a metal fence but you get the idea.
21st April 2008, 05:55 PM
DJ’s Timber

G'day Greg

It cost for my friends $58 a l/mt for a T/Pine fence with Cypress posts at 1920mm high
21st April 2008, 07:43 PM
Groggy

Thanks for the replies, they help :2tsup:
21st April 2008, 10:00 PM
Doughboy

Hey Groggy are you really gunna pay someone to put up a fence?

Neighbour and I just put up a paling fence in two days..... 23 metres 1.8 high 16 holes 450 deep all dug by hand.

Cost us just over 500 all up.

Pete
21st April 2008, 10:07 PM
Groggy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doughboy

Hey Groggy are you really gunna pay someone to put up a fence?

I've had my fill of fences :wink: . One third of it is mine, the other two thirds belong to others. I won't have time to do it and one of the neighbours has a backyard wedding coming up.
21st April 2008, 10:42 PM
Doughboy

Fairies nuts Groggster..

:2tsup:

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