Timber paling fences are the standard boundary fence in Carlton. EasyFixed gives you an instant online price for timber fence installation with hardwood or steel posts across Carlton and surrounding suburbs. Pick your height and options, and get a fixed price inc GST in under a minute.
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Carlton fencing is small scale and heritage sensitive. The streets around Lygon Street and Drummond Street are dense Victorian terrace housing, mostly on tiny allotments with a courtyard at the rear and a two or three metre frontage at the street.
Carlton front fences should be timber picket or a low decorative fence appropriate to the terrace, given how tightly the heritage character is protected here. For rear courtyards, a timber paling fence at full height gives privacy where houses sit close together.
Carlton sits under Melbourne City Council.
Do I need a permit for timber fencing in Carlton? Standard boundary fences under 2.0 metres usually do not need a building permit in Victoria, but Carlton sits under strong heritage protection through Melbourne City Council. Front fences and anything visible from the street should be checked with the council before you build.
How much does fencing cost in Carlton? Carlton jobs price higher per metre than the suburbs because runs are short and everything is hand carried. Timber paling starts around $120 per metre inc GST and rises with difficult access. The calculator asks the access questions so the number is real.
How long does a job in Carlton take? Most Carlton courtyard fences are a single day job. Add time where materials have to come through the house or where old bluestone and brick rubble sits along the boundary line.
Can you remove the old fence in Carlton? Yes, old fence removal and disposal are included. In Carlton the disposal side matters more than usual because there is nowhere on site to stage the old material, so it goes straight out.
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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