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  1. 19th April 2008, 01:36 PM #1
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    Hi, I am trying to figure out an average fence cost in the Melbourne area. The fence to be replaced is 28m long.

    I have a quote of $105 per lm for colourbond (2.1m high). I think this is reasonable as it is being done in conjunction with other work. What I am wondering is what would a standard fence height cost in timber over the same distance - any ideas?
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    From what I found it ended up being a bit more for wood, as wood fences are more labour intensive then the CB well thats what the two contractors said.

    The quote seems about right $100-$120 depending on site conditions.
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    Thanks for the information WillyInBris. I wonder if the costs are the same in both cities?
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    Friends of mine have had theirs or still in the progress of been done, am seeing them tomorrow, I'll try to remember to asked how much it cost them.
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    I have a friend who is a fencer, and he does good quality 2.1m timber fences for $130-150 metre depending on site conditions. He does does 800mm post insertions using 1/2 bag cement per post. 90mm galv nails to post and 65mm galv into palings. Plinth board is 150 x 38mm
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    Dunno about Mexican prices but here in sydney a timber lapped and capped fence is anywhere from $55 per l/m. All the usual extras...extra $15+ for each hole dug in rock, extra for extra height posts, extra for extra length palings...

    I just got my fence done and it worked out at $62 l/m.

    I know your after a metal fence but you get the idea.
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    G'day Greg

    It cost for my friends $58 a l/mt for a T/Pine fence with Cypress posts at 1920mm high
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    Thanks for the replies, they help
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    Hey Groggy are you really gunna pay someone to put up a fence?

    Neighbour and I just put up a paling fence in two days..... 23 metres 1.8 high 16 holes 450 deep all dug by hand.

    Cost us just over 500 all up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doughboy View Post
    Hey Groggy are you really gunna pay someone to put up a fence?
    I've had my fill of fences . One third of it is mine, the other two thirds belong to others. I won't have time to do it and one of the neighbours has a backyard wedding coming up.
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    Fairies nuts Groggster..


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