Fencing Advice

Straight Answers About Fencing

What actually drives a quote, who pays for a shared boundary fence, and why fences fail. Written for Launceston blocks and Tasmania weather, with no sales pitch.

Costs & Quotes

What Decides the Cost of a New Fence in Launceston

Two fences the same length can price very differently. Here is what actually drives the number, so you can read a quote instead of just comparing totals.

30 July 20267 min read

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Rules & Neighbours

Who Pays for a Dividing Fence in Tasmania?

The cost of a fence between two properties is generally shared in Tasmania. Here is how to raise it with the neighbour without it turning into a standoff.

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Materials

Colorbond vs Timber Paling: Choosing for a Launceston Block

Steel and timber cost more alike than most people expect, so the real decision is what each one asks of you afterwards. Here is the honest comparison, and a straight recommendation for each situation.

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Build Quality

Why Fence Posts Lean, and How to Stop It

A leaning fence is rarely a fence problem. It is a post problem, and post problems start below the ground, which is where a cheap quote saves its money.

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Build Quality

Fencing a Sloping Block: Step It or Rake It?

Once the ground falls away, a fence either steps down in level panels or rakes to follow the slope. They look completely different, and this is the part of a quote that surprises people most.

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