From the crew, since 2004
Fencing guides + advice
What we have learned building fences and gates around Newcastle since 2004: the NSW rules, the materials, and what a good job looks like.
Best Fence Types for Bushfire-Prone Areas
The best non-combustible fencing for bushfire-prone NSW properties, why chainwire, steel and aluminium outperform timber, and what to check with the RFS first.
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Council Permits for Fence Installation in Newcastle
When you need council approval for a fence in Newcastle and when you do not, exempt development height rules, heritage and flood traps, and who pays under the Dividing Fences Act.
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Fencing Rules When Leasing Commercial Property in NSW
What to check before fencing a leased warehouse, yard or commercial site in NSW, lease consent, planning rules, boundaries, strata and the safety basics councils care about.
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Maintaining Fence Line Visibility Near Schools
How schools keep fence lines clear and visible for safe supervision, why open fencing like chainwire helps, common visibility problems and a simple maintenance routine.
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Planning a Gate for a Shared Driveway
How to plan a gate on a shared driveway, sliding vs swing for the space, automation for multiple households, council rules and getting the maintenance agreement right.
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Fence Height Rules for Corner Blocks in NSW
How high you can build a fence on a corner block in NSW, why sight lines cut the limit near the intersection, and the transparency and approval rules to check.
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How to Fence a Property on a Slope Without Losing Stability
Fencing a sloped or uneven block: the stepped, racked and level-topped methods, how deep to set posts, filling the gaps under the base, and why chainwire suits slopes.
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Aluminium vs Other Fencing Materials, Which One Is Right for You?
How aluminium fencing compares to steel, timber, PVC and wrought iron on durability, maintenance and cost, so you can choose the right metal fence for your property.
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Fence Repairs After Storm Damage
What to do after a storm damages your fence, a safety-first checklist, documenting for insurance, handling shared fences, and getting a fast, lasting repair in the Hunter.
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Aluminium Fencing for Australian Homes, Is It Right for You?
What aluminium fencing does well for Australian homes, low maintenance, corrosion resistance and clean looks, how it compares to steel and timber, and where it fits.
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Chainwire Security Fencing, Practical Tips to Stop a Breach
How to make a chainwire security fence genuinely hard to breach, height, gates, base fixing, posts and lighting, from a Newcastle fencing contractor.
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Why Chainwire Fencing Suits Industrial Sites
Why chainwire is the default for industrial site security, strength, cost over long runs, visibility and easy repair, plus securing solar farms and remote assets.
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