Coburg is classic middle ring Melbourne fencing. Post war brick and weatherboard homes on regular blocks, long straight boundaries, and side access wide enough to actually get materials in. From Bell Street through to Moreland Road, most of what we do here is straight replacement of a tired timber paling fence that has been in the ground since the eighties.
Long straight runs are the cheapest fencing you can buy per metre, and Coburg blocks deliver exactly that. If you are replacing both side boundaries and the rear in one go, the per metre rate drops and it is worth pricing the whole lot together rather than doing one side a year.
EasyFixed gives Coburg homeowners a real installed price online before anyone visits. Enter the run, the height, whether you want a gate, and whether the old fence needs removing. Reactive clay is common through Coburg and it works footings loose over the years, so our tradies set posts deeper than the bare minimum rather than doing it the fast way.
Fence kits are available across Coburg. A timber paling kit includes posts, rails, palings, post caps, concrete and fixings, cut to your run length, and picket kits are available for front fences. Kits suit Coburg blocks well because the runs are straight and the setout is simple. Price a kit in the calculator.
How much does timber fencing cost in Coburg? Coburg pricing is helped by long straight runs. Timber paling generally starts around $120 per metre inc GST installed, with Colorbond slightly higher, and the rate improves the longer the run. The calculator prices your exact job.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Coburg? Boundary fences up to 2.0 metres between neighbours generally do not require a building permit in Victoria. Merri-bek City Council covers Coburg and applies heritage controls in parts of the suburb, particularly near the older Coburg village streets. Check with Merri-bek before building a front fence or going above 2.0 metres.
What is the best type of fence for Coburg properties? Timber paling and Colorbond are the two workhorses in Coburg. Timber paling is the cheaper option and suits the older brick and weatherboard homes. Colorbond is worth the extra if you never want to stain a fence again. Steel posts under a paling fence are a good call given the local clay.
How long does fence installation take in Coburg? Most Coburg jobs up to 20 metres are finished in one to two days. Wider side access on the standard block here means fewer delays than the inner suburbs.
Can EasyFixed remove my old fence in Coburg? Yes, we take the old fence away as part of the job. Cost depends on material and length. Old paling fences with deep concrete footings take longer to pull out than a light Colorbond run.
EasyFixed Pty Ltd, Brunswick East, VIC 3057, Australia. Phone 03 6161 1001. Email enquiries@easyfixed.com.au.
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