Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Remove existing panels and posts and check for treated timber or creosote, wearing PPE as required

• Excavate post holes to required depth (typically 600–900mm) and set posts in concrete or postcrete

• Supply and fit new panels (timber or close-board), gravel boards and any metal fixings

• Install gate(s) and latches to match the fence where requested and adjust for level

• Prepare base (level, add hardcore or concrete where needed) and backfill/compact around posts

• Treat exposed timber with preservative if included and tidy site, removing waste as agreed

Typical Cost

Time on Site

A straightforward front fence (6–10m) typically takes 1–2 days on site; a simple panel replacement can be 3–6 hours. Factors that extend time on site include very hard ground or concrete, buried services, boundary disputes, bespoke gates, and poor weather

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Do you include materials and preservative in the quote or are they charged separately

• How deep will posts be set and what concrete/postcrete do you use

• Do you handle locating underground services and do you use a KORE or CAT scanner

• Who confirms the boundary line and do you provide this in writing on the quote

• Will you arrange any pavement/highway licences or do I need to contact the council

• What waste removal is included and will you dispose of old posts and gates

How to Avoid Surprises

• check and agree the boundary line with neighbours before work starts

• ensure vehicle access and parking for a small van or mini‑digger is available

• provide any utility plans you have and ask the tradie to locate services before digging

• check whether a pavement or verge licence is needed and who will apply for it

• allow a contingency for hidden rot, concrete foundations or tree roots