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.
NSW Pool Fence Regulations: A Spring Check of Height, Gaps, Gates and Signs
A spring check for a NSW pool fence, covering height, gaps, the 90cm non-climbable zone, the gate, the CPR sign and the pool register.
Read the guideNCC 2025 Pool Fencing Changes Start in NSW on 1 May 2027, Not 2026
The NCC 2025 pool barrier changes, including AS 1926.1:2024, start in NSW on 1 May 2027. What changes at the fence and gate, and what NSW pool owners must already do.
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Security Grilles for Commercial Buildings: What to Consider Before You Buy
Planning to install security grilles on your commercial property in Newcastle? Learn about types, materials, compliance and what to look for before you buy.
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Aluminium vs Steel Fabrication for Fencing, Which is Right for Your Site?
Aluminium or steel for your fencing project? Compare corrosion resistance, strength, cost and coastal suitability for Newcastle and Hunter Valley sites.
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A Pre-Quote Checklist for Site Managers
What to have ready before you ask a fencer to quote a commercial site: boundary lines, ground conditions, access, underground services, gate sizes and staging, so the price you get back is one you can rely on.
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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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