Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Survey boundary and check for buried services and deed lines

• Remove existing panels and posts and clear site for new foundations

• Dig post holes, set treated posts in concrete to correct depth and alignment

• Fit panels, feather boards or rails to posts and cut to suit slopes and boundaries

• Install gates, hinge plates and latches and adjust for smooth operation

• Backfill and tidy site, remove minor spoil and use PPE to keep site safe

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most domestic fence installations take 1–2 days on site for a typical 10–20 m run; single-panel replacements or small repairs can be done in 1–3 hours. Time increases with poor access, rocky or made ground, removal of old concrete bases and where posts need longer to cure

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Can you provide a written quote that itemises labour, materials and disposal costs?

• Are you insured (public liability) and can you show certificates on site?

• Will you use treated timber and what warranty covers materials and workmanship?

• How many installers will attend and what is the expected timescale on site?

• Do I need planning permission or a party wall notice for the proposed fence height or location?

• How will you locate and protect underground services before digging post holes?

How to Avoid Surprises

• Confirm boundary lines and ownership before work starts

• Provide clear access and parking for vans and a place for a skip if required

• Keep pets secured and tell neighbours about noisy works and gate closures

• Ensure external water and an outdoor power point are available where possible

• Ask the tradie to locate underground services and use detection before digging

• Allow 24–48 hours for concrete to cure before hanging gates or loading panels