Fencers in
Highgate.

Looking for a reliable fencer in Highgate? Small, quiet suburb between Unley and Mitcham. Homes are typically well-maintained but many are approaching 50-70 years old and need major system upgrades. Common fencer issues in this area include galvanised plumbing needing replacement, original asbestos products, dated electrical systems, terracotta roof tile deterioration. Finding the right professional starts with understanding what makes this suburb unique.

The housing stock in Highgate — mix of 1940s-1970s homes, some character properties. quiet residential streets. — affects the type and cost of work required. Properties built before 1970 often have materials and systems that need specialist knowledge. Newer homes typically present fewer complications but may need upgrades to meet current standards. Always describe your home's age and construction type when getting quotes, as this significantly affects pricing.

Fencing is typically quoted per lineal metre including materials, labour, and post holes. Old fence removal adds $15–$35 per metre. Gates are quoted separately. Retaining walls are significantly more expensive than standard fencing.

Common fencer jobs and typical 2026 costs:

• Colorbond 1.8m per metre ($120–$320)
• Timber paling 1.8m per metre ($100–$340)
• Pool fence glass per metre ($400–$1,500)
• Pool fence aluminium per metre ($140–$550)
• Retaining wall sleeper per metre ($250–$1,100)
• Gate supply + install ($400–$2,200)

Prices vary by complexity, materials, access, and urgency. After-hours and emergency work typically costs 50-100% more. The most reliable way to get an accurate price is to describe your specific job and compare quotes from multiple verified professionals.

Ask about post depth and concrete footings (minimum 600mm for 1.8m fences). Check whether they use galvanised or stainless steel fixings (critical in coastal areas). Ask about their warranty on materials and labour. For boundary fences, confirm they've allowed for the 30-day neighbour notice.

Get a written quote that specifies fence type, height, post spacing, and whether old fence removal is included. For boundary fences, ask whether they handle the neighbour notice process. Check they know pool fencing compliance if building near a pool.

A fence is urgent if it has collapsed onto a neighbour's property or public footpath (liability risk), if a pool fence is damaged or non-compliant (immediate drowning risk — council can fine you up to $50,000), or if a boundary fence is blocking a shared driveway. For general fence replacement, take your time — give your neighbour the required 30 days' written notice under the SA Fences Act and get quotes from verified fencers.

Get your neighbour to agree to share costs before getting quotes — the SA Fences Act entitles you to split the cost of a sufficient fence equally. Choose Colorbond over timber for the lowest lifetime cost — Colorbond needs almost no maintenance, does not rot, and lasts 25+ years versus 10-15 for timber. Remove the old fence yourself if you are able — old fence removal adds $15-$35 per metre. Order standard fence colours (Woodland Grey, Surfmist, Monument) as custom colours cost 20% more and take longer to supply.

Plan fence work for autumn or early winter — the ground is softer for digging post holes after the first rains, and demand is lower so prices may be 10-15% less. In clay soils common across flat Adelaide suburbs, posts should be set 600mm deep minimum with concrete footings. During summer, extreme heat can cause Colorbond panels to expand — this is normal and not a defect.

In South Australia, fencing contractors need a licence for jobs over $5,000. Under the SA Fences Act 1975, boundary fences are shared cost between neighbours — you must give 30 days' written notice before starting work. Pool fencing must comply with AS 1926.1.

Every fencer on Find A Tradie is verified against government licensing records before receiving job leads. You can check any tradie's licence yourself on the CBS SA website.