Timber paling fences are the standard boundary fence in Box Hill. EasyFixed gives you an instant online price for timber fence installation with hardwood or steel posts across Box Hill and surrounding suburbs. Pick your height and options, and get a fixed price inc GST in under a minute.
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Box Hill has changed more than almost any suburb in the east. Around the station you have high density development, and a few streets out you still have original brick homes on quarter acre blocks with mature gardens.
Colorbond suits most Box Hill boundaries and steps neatly where the block falls. Timber paling with hardwood or steel posts is the better match for the older garden streets where the fence sits behind planting.
Box Hill sits under Whitehorse City Council.
Do I need a permit for timber fencing in Box Hill? Dividing fences up to 2.0 metres generally do not need a building permit. Whitehorse City Council controls street frontage heights and there are significant tree controls across the suburb, so check before removing anything near an established tree.
How much does fencing cost in Box Hill? Box Hill sits close to the Melbourne average. Timber paling starts around $120 per metre inc GST installed. Mature tree roots and stepped runs are the usual reasons a job prices above the base rate.
How long does a job in Box Hill take? One to two days for a typical residential run. Tree roots slow post holes down, so allow extra where the boundary runs under established canopy.
Can you remove the old fence in Box Hill? Yes. We remove and dispose of the old fence as part of the install, including old concrete footings.
How long does a timber paling fence last? Properly installed timber paling fences with hardwood posts typically last 15-20 years before posts need attention. Staining every few years extends the life of the palings.
Do you remove the old fence? Yes. Add removal in the calculator. A minimum removal charge of $550 applies to cover dump fees and labour.
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