Preston is a fencing suburb with volume. Big post war blocks through the streets off Gilbert Road and Plenty Road, plenty of subdivided lots and new townhouse builds, and a lot of original fences that have simply reached the end of their life.
Most Preston jobs we price are full replacements of long side boundaries, often with a gate on one side wide enough to get a mower or a trailer through. The blocks are generous, which is good news for pricing, because a 30 metre straight run costs less per metre than a 10 metre run with three corners.
EasyFixed gives Preston homeowners a real installed price online, inc GST, before anyone visits the site. Tell us the run, the height, whether you need a gate and whether the old fence has to go. Preston's heavy clay is worth mentioning: it swells in winter and shrinks in summer, and it is the number one reason old fences here lean. We set footings for that rather than pretending the ground stays still.
Fence kits are available across Preston and suit the long straight boundaries here. A timber paling kit includes posts, rails, palings, post caps, concrete and all fixings, cut to your run length. Picket kits are available for front fences. Price a kit in the calculator.
How much does timber fencing cost in Preston? Preston prices well because the runs are long. Timber paling generally starts around $120 per metre inc GST installed and Colorbond a little higher, with the per metre rate improving over longer runs. Price your exact job in the calculator.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Preston? In most cases a boundary fence under 2.0 metres does not need a building permit in Victoria. Darebin City Council covers Preston, and front fences and any fence over 2.0 metres can need approval, so check with Darebin before you start.
What is the best type of fence for Preston properties? Colorbond and timber paling are the two most popular choices in Preston. Colorbond suits the newer townhouse builds and never needs staining. Timber paling is the cheaper option and fits the older weatherboard and brick homes. On the local clay, steel posts under a timber paling fence are worth the upgrade.
How long does fence installation take in Preston? Most Preston residential fencing jobs up to 20 metres are completed in one to two days. Larger blocks with 40 metres or more of boundary may run to a third day.
Can EasyFixed remove my old fence in Preston? Yes. We remove and dispose of the old fence as part of the installation. The cost depends on the material and the length, and long Preston boundaries mean removal is a real line item rather than an afterthought.
EasyFixed Pty Ltd, Brunswick East, VIC 3057, Australia. Phone 03 6161 1001. Email enquiries@easyfixed.com.au.
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