Fitzroy fences take a beating from reactive clay, summer heat and winter rain. EasyFixed gives you an instant online price for fence repairs across Fitzroy and surrounding suburbs. Tell us the length, the fence type and what is wrong, and get a fixed price inc GST in under a minute.
Replace rotted or broken posts without rebuilding the whole fence.
Fitzroy fencing is heritage fencing. Most of the suburb between Brunswick Street and Smith Street is terrace housing built well before anyone thought about vehicle access, which means small courtyards, bluestone laneways at the rear and boundaries that were fenced decades ago and never touched since.
In Fitzroy the front fence should almost always be a timber picket, painted to suit the terrace. Yarra's heritage controls are strict and a tall modern fence at the front will draw attention. For side and rear courtyard boundaries, timber paling gives you full privacy and suits the period housing.
Fitzroy sits under Yarra City Council.
Do I need a permit for fence repair in Fitzroy? Standard boundary fences under 2.0 metres generally do not need a building permit in Victoria, but Fitzroy is heavily covered by heritage overlays under Yarra City Council. Front fences in particular are controlled. Speak to Yarra City Council before you commit to a front fence design or anything above 2.0 metres.
How much does fencing cost in Fitzroy? Fitzroy fencing usually prices higher per metre than the outer suburbs, because runs are short and access is hard. Timber paling starts around $120 per metre inc GST and climbs where materials have to be carried through a house or down a laneway. The calculator asks about access so the price reflects reality.
How long does a job in Fitzroy take? Short Fitzroy courtyard runs are often a single day. Anything with hand carry access or old bluestone footings can stretch into a second day. We confirm timing when our tradie calls you within 24 hours of booking.
Can you remove the old fence in Fitzroy? Yes, removal and disposal are part of the install. In Fitzroy that often means dealing with an old fence sitting on rubble or bluestone rather than clean soil, which we allow for in the price rather than surprising you on the day.
How do I know if my post needs replacing? Press the post at ground level. Soft, spongy or visibly rotten timber means the post should be replaced. Leaning or wobbly posts are also a sign.
Can you repair a few posts only? Yes. We routinely do single-post and small-batch repairs. A $150 minimum call-out fee applies.
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