Fencing Cost Calculator
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Usually included
- Fence materials
- Installation
Usually not included
- Removing an old fence
- Gates
- Retaining walls or sloping ground
How we work this out
Fence length × the rate per metre for your fence type. Height, slope and ground conditions change the real price.
Rates last updated: July 2025Common questions
Is this a quote?
No. It is an estimate to help you budget. Local businesses give a real quote once they know the details of your job.
Why is the range wide?
Fence length × the rate per metre for your fence type. Height, slope and ground conditions change the real price.
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Fencing Cost
Understanding expenses is crucial when planning a fence project. Considering project size, material costs, & the removal of an existing fence, fencing costs in Australia often range from $40 to $1200 per metre.
Premium alternatives like Colorbond, stone, and glass fences contrast with less expensive ones like PVC or pine lumber. An overview of typical fence prices per metre, including installation and material costs, is provided below:
- Fragrance-Free Glass: $295–700/m
- Brick or block: $550–$800/m
- Rendered Steel/Brick: $750–1000/m
- Pine Timber Slat: $280–$350 per metre
- Iron Work: $450–600/m
- Vinyl/PVC: $40–$90/m
- Tube Metal: $180-$350 per metre
- Glass that is semi-frameless: $200–$275/m
- Treated Pine: $75–$120 per metre
- Hardwood: $80–125 per metre
- $85–$100/m for Colorbond
- Timber/Sandstone: $800–$1200/m
Understanding these numbers facilitates efficient planning and budgeting for your fencing endeavour.

When Quoting For A Job, Fencing Contractors Consider Many Factors
- Material Selection The kind of fence material used has a big impact on the final cost. You can choose materials like timber, iron, brick, PVC, or wires.
- Fence Length And Height The overall length and height of the fence required have a direct impact on the quantity of labour and materials needed. To give a precise price, contractors measure the area that has to be walled.
- Site Conditions The complexity of installation can be impacted by variables like topography, soil composition, and pre-existing structures.
- Access to the Site To ascertain whether further equipment or preparation is required, contractors assess the site's circumstances. Labour expenses may be impacted by the installation site's accessibility. The total price may be impacted by time and effort.
- Customisation Adding elaborate designs, gates, or other special features might raise the project's cost.
- Regulations and Permits When installing a fence, contractors consider any local laws and permissions that may be required. The fence height based on privacy, security, and local regulations can be 0.9m, 1.2m, 1.5m, 1.8m, and 2.1m.
- Timeline The amount of labour will depend on how quickly the project is to be finished. Extra fees may apply to projects with short deadlines or rush work.

Major Tips To Follow When Getting Quotes
Consider the following important considerations when you get quotations for your fence project using ServiceTasker:
- Get quotes from local fencing contractors to know the market rates.
- Find out whether the contractor has worked on projects comparable to yours.
- Make sure the quote breaks down all expenses for fencing including, fencing material, labour and permits.
- Make sure the contractor has the insurance and licences that the local laws need.
- Examine the terms of payment and the warranty policy provided by the contractor.