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Purpose and location
Describe whether the fence is for a boundary, street frontage, internal division, privacy, security, pets, a gate or another purpose. Mark the proposed line without treating an old fence as proof of title.
Home fencing planner
Plan the fence line before comparing fencing quotes
Document the boundary questions, site constraints, preferred system and responsibility for approvals. Then compare written proposals against the same requested scope.
A request may be sent to up to three eligible suppliers, subject to service-area and supplier availability. Supplier availability and quote outcomes vary.
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Before requesting proposals
Give every provider the same fencing brief
Your notes help define the request; they do not confirm a legal boundary, approval, hidden service location or construction method.
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Measured site
Record approximate length, desired height, slopes, corners, retaining work, ground changes and any sections that need a different treatment. A provider should confirm measurements onsite.
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Access and surroundings
Note gates, driveways, narrow side access, vegetation, buildings, neighbouring property, public paths and areas that need protection during removal and construction.
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Material and finish
List preferred appearance, colour, privacy, airflow, maintenance and gate requirements. Ask each provider to identify the complete proposed system rather than only a broad material name.
Property-specific checks
A fence quote is not permission to start digging
Boundary, neighbour, planning, utility and safety questions belong in the brief before a start date is agreed.
Boundary and ownership
Review the property documents and use an appropriately qualified surveyor where the boundary position is uncertain. Confirm who can authorise work and access.
Neighbour process
Check the dividing-fence process for the relevant state or territory before issuing notices, agreeing cost sharing or removing a shared fence. Keep agreements in writing.
Council and shared-property controls
Ask the responsible council about the exact address and scope. Also check strata, body-corporate, rental, easement or covenant requirements where relevant.
Underground and overhead services
Request available utility plans and ask how services will be located and protected onsite. Plans do not replace property-specific locating and a safe work method.
Existing materials
Do not cut, drill, sand, break or remove a fence that may contain asbestos. Arrange an appropriate assessment and follow the applicable removal and disposal rules.
Pool or fall-protection role
Treat a pool barrier, balustrade or barrier near a fall as a separate safety and compliance scope. Do not assume an ordinary boundary-fence proposal covers it.
Material comparison
Compare complete systems, not material labels
A broad label does not establish the product, structure, finish, maintenance or suitability for your property. Ask each provider to specify what is actually proposed.
Steel panel systems
Ask for the profile, sheet and post specification, coating or finish, colour, compatible components, cut-edge treatment and site-exposure assumptions.
Timber systems
Compare species or product, grade, treatment, paling and rail arrangement, fixings, finish, ground clearance and the maintenance expected for the proposed site.
Aluminium, slat and open styles
Check the complete system, spacing, privacy and airflow, gate framing, coating, corrosion exposure and how custom sections or level changes are handled.
Masonry, composite and mixed systems
Separate structural or retaining work from infill panels and decorative elements. Ask who designs and warrants each interface.
Continue the planning work
Use the Fencing Planning Guide to organise scope, site assumptions and proposal comparisons before requesting quotes.
WombatVision Fence Planner
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Draw your fence line on satellite imagery and choose a material and height. The tool uses the user-drawn length, a fixed material-only rate, a 50% installation assumption and a ±10% range.
4 fence materials: Colorbond, Timber, Aluminium and Glass Pool
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Sample planning estimate
15m Colorbond Fence · 1.8m
Fixed-rate material $1,800
50% installation assumption $900
Indicative ±10% range $2,430 - $2,970
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Compare like with like
Make each fencing proposal answer the same six questions
A total is difficult to compare when set-out, gates, removal, approvals or ground assumptions differ. Ask for itemised scope and written exclusions.
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Set-out and dimensions
Measured length, fence line, height, levels, corners and any assumptions that still require survey, council or neighbour confirmation.
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Materials and finish
Product or material specification, colour, coating, fixings, caps, rails, palings or panels, and how substitutions will be approved.
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Posts, footings and ground conditions
Post and footing approach, known ground assumptions, retaining interfaces and what happens if hidden conditions are found.
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Removal, access and protection
Existing-fence removal, disposal, access route, vegetation or asset protection, temporary security and what remains onsite.
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Gates and hardware
Gate size and swing, frames, hinges, latches, locks, automation interfaces, clearances and adjustment or commissioning.
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Approvals, exclusions and records
Responsibility for notices and approvals, stated exclusions, warranties, cleanup, completion records and the written process for scope changes.
Provider due diligence
Check the provider against the actual job
Marketplace eligibility is not proof of a trade licence, insurance policy or capability for your jurisdiction and scope. Verify the evidence that matters before hiring.
Identity and registration
Confirm the contracting entity, ABN and contact details, then check the relevant licence or registration requirement for the work and jurisdiction.
Insurance evidence
Ask what insurance applies to the proposed work and request current evidence before authorising access or construction.
Relevant examples
Ask for examples that match the proposed material, gates, terrain and site constraints rather than relying on a broad fencing label.
Subcontracting and supervision
Ask who will attend, who is responsible for set-out and supervision, and how specialist work will be coordinated.
Written changes
Require changed materials, dimensions, access assumptions and additional work to be priced and agreed in writing before it proceeds.
Completion check
Agree how alignment, finish, gates, cleanup, damage, records and defects will be checked before final acceptance.
How it works
Request supplier matches in three simple steps
Requesting supplier matches is free and does not obligate you to hire.
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Tell Us What You Need
Share details about your fencing project using the request form.
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Look for Supplier Matches
We look for up to 3 eligible fencing contractors based on service fit, coverage and current availability.
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Compare Any Responses
Compare any responses you receive, including scope, price, timing and supplier terms. You decide whether to proceed.
Authority directory
Starting points, not a national rulebook
Use the law, council, utility information and licence register relevant to the property and proposed work. Each source below has a stated role and limit.
Government of Western Australia
Dividing fences
A Western Australian guide to agreements, notices, cost contribution and dispute pathways for dividing fences.
Limit: Western Australia only. Other states and territories have different legislation and processes.
Open source page (opens in a new tab)Before You Dig Australia
For homeowners
A national starting point for requesting available utility plans before ground-disturbing work and understanding their limits.
Limit: Plans do not show every asset or guarantee exact onsite location. The provider still needs an appropriate locating and work method.
Open source page (opens in a new tab)Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Checking a business is genuine
National consumer guidance for checking business identity and being cautious about representations before paying or entering an agreement.
Limit: An identity or ABN check is not evidence that a provider holds every licence, registration, insurance policy or capability required for the job.
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Get up to 3 free fencing quotes for your property
Requesting quotes is free for homeowners, and a request may be sent to up to three eligible suppliers, subject to service-area and supplier availability. Share the requested line, materials, gates, access and known approval questions. Providers may still need to inspect the property before proposing a scope.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to the questions homeowners usually ask before comparing quotes.
1 Do neighbours always split the cost of a dividing fence?
Do neighbours always split the cost of a dividing fence?
No single cost-sharing rule can be applied to every Australian property. The relevant law, the ownership arrangement, the existing fence, the proposed standard and any agreement between neighbours can affect responsibility. Check the process in your state or territory and get any agreement in writing before work starts.
2 Do I need council approval for a residential fence?
Do I need council approval for a residential fence?
Approval and exemption rules can depend on the exact address, fence location, height, materials, corner visibility, heritage or planning controls, retaining work and pool-barrier use. Check with the responsible council and any strata or body-corporate authority before relying on a general rule.
3 How do I confirm where the property boundary is?
How do I confirm where the property boundary is?
Do not assume an existing fence proves the legal boundary. Review the property documents and ask an appropriately qualified surveyor when the boundary position is uncertain or important to the proposed work. Put the agreed set-out responsibility in the written proposal.
4 What should be checked before fence posts are dug?
What should be checked before fence posts are dug?
Identify known underground and overhead services, request available utility plans and ask the provider how services will be located and protected onsite. Plans are a starting point rather than a guarantee of exact asset position, so the work method still needs property-specific checks.
5 What should a fencing proposal include?
What should a fencing proposal include?
Compare the measured length and set-out, height, material and finish, posts and footings, gates and hardware, removal and disposal, access, approvals, site protection, cleanup, exclusions, warranties and the process for agreeing changes.
6 Which fencing material should I choose?
Which fencing material should I choose?
Choose against the job rather than a universal ranking. Consider privacy and airflow, exposure, maintenance, appearance, gate loads, ground conditions, bushfire or coastal context, pool-barrier requirements and the complete written system proposed by each provider.
7 Is removal of the old fence automatically included?
Is removal of the old fence automatically included?
Not unless the written proposal says so. Confirm dismantling, access, transport, disposal and site cleanup separately. If an existing fence may contain asbestos, do not cut, drill, break or otherwise disturb it; arrange appropriate assessment and follow the rules that apply to the property.
8 How does The Wombat fencing request work?
How does The Wombat fencing request work?
Requesting a supplier match is free for homeowners. A request may be sent to up to three eligible suppliers, subject to service-area and supplier availability. Supplier availability and quote outcomes vary, and you should independently verify the provider and written scope before hiring.
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Our Fencing Guides
Free guides to help you plan, budget and compare fencing options for your property
Fencing Planning Guide
Plan scope, approvals, site constraints and comparable fencing proposals
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Colorbond vs Timber Fencing
Compare materials, durability, maintenance and upkeep to choose a fence system
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Boundary Fencing Laws Australia
Understand dividing-fence processes and where the rules differ by state
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Pool Fencing Compliance Guide
Understand pool barrier compliance scope and common inspection questions
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