Footscray has changed fast. Around the Maribyrnong River and through the pockets near Barkly Street you have older weatherboard and brick homes on generous blocks, and then a wave of newer residential developments and subdivided lots that all need boundaries defined.
That gives us two very different types of fencing job. The older homes usually need a full replacement, because the existing fence is 30 years old, leaning, and the posts have rotted at ground level. The new builds need a fresh boundary fence, often to a shared line where nothing exists yet, and the owners want it done quickly so they can finish landscaping.
EasyFixed prices both online. Enter your run and height, tell us whether an old fence has to come out, and you get a real number inc GST rather than a range. Footscray's river flats can hold moisture, which matters for footing depth and for whether you put a timber post or a steel post in the ground, and our tradies price for that rather than pretending every site is the same.
We supply fence kits across Footscray for owners who want to install themselves or split the work over a few weekends. Kits include posts, rails, palings, post caps, concrete and fixings, cut to your run. Timber paling and picket kits are both available. Price a kit through the calculator.
How much does timber fencing cost in Footscray? Timber paling in Footscray generally starts around $120 per metre inc GST installed and Colorbond runs a little higher. Longer straight runs on the bigger older blocks price better per metre than short awkward runs. Get the exact figure from the calculator.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Footscray? Most standard boundary fences under 2.0 metres do not need a building permit in Victoria. Maribyrnong City Council applies tighter rules to front fences and to properties in the heritage pockets of Footscray and Seddon, so check with the council before building at the front or going taller than 2.0 metres.
What is the best type of fence for Footscray properties? Colorbond and timber paling are both popular in Footscray. Colorbond suits the newer developments and needs almost no maintenance. Timber paling suits the older weatherboard homes and is usually the cheaper option per metre. Near the river flats a steel post under a timber paling fence is a smart upgrade.
How long does fence installation take in Footscray? Most Footscray jobs up to 20 metres are completed within one to two days. Good side access, which is common on the older blocks here, keeps things moving.
Can EasyFixed remove my old fence in Footscray? Yes. Old fence removal and disposal are included in the installation. Price depends on the material and length, and an old Colorbond fence is quicker to remove than a timber fence set in heavy concrete.
EasyFixed Pty Ltd, Brunswick East, VIC 3057, Australia. Phone 03 6161 1001. Email enquiries@easyfixed.com.au.
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