Footscray fences take a beating from reactive clay, summer heat and winter rain. EasyFixed gives you an instant online price for fence repairs across Footscray 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.
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.
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.
Footscray sits under Maribyrnong City Council.
Do I need a permit for fence repair 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.
How much does 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.
How long does a job in Footscray take? 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 you remove the 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.
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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