Your indicative estimate
$1,900 to $2,800
Timber fencing for 20m at 1.8m high
- Fence run
- $1,900 to $2,800
- Gates
- Not included
- Old fence removal
- Not included
This is a planning guide, not a quote. A site measure is needed to check access, levels, soil, existing structures, materials, gates and any local requirements.
The guide uses broad installed planning ranges: timber $95 to $140 per metre, Colorbond $180 to $260 per metre, and pool fencing from $280 to $450 per metre. Actual prices vary by project.
How much does fencing cost per metre?
Fence cost per metre changes with the material, height, length, access, ground conditions, removal and gates. For early budgeting in Melbourne's south-east and the Mornington Peninsula, these broad installed ranges can help compare the main options:
| Fence type | Indicative installed guide | What can change it |
|---|---|---|
| Timber fencing | $95 to $140 per metre | Timber profile, height, capping, access and ground conditions. |
| Colorbond fencing | $180 to $260 per metre | Height, profile, coastal finish, removal, gates and access. |
| Pool fencing | From about $280 per metre | Glass or aluminium selection, layout, gates, levels and compliance checks. |
These figures are intended for comparison only. The broad range is why a fence quote should confirm the measured length and every inclusion before work is approved.
What changes a fence price?
A simple online fence cost estimator can only work from the information entered. The final fencing installation cost may also reflect:
- the selected material, profile, height and finish
- the length of the boundary and number of corners or end posts
- slopes, rocky or clay soil, narrow access and existing structures
- old fence removal, disposal, retaining work and changes to the boundary
- pedestrian, driveway or pool gates and their hardware
- site-specific approvals or requirements that need to be checked before installation
For Colorbond projects, use the dedicated Colorbond fence price calculator to compare panel heights, gates and profile factors. For a material-neutral estimate, this page is the better starting point.
Fencing quotes in Melbourne's south-east
The South East Fencer can discuss timber, Colorbond, pool fencing, repairs, gates and related outdoor structures across the Mornington Peninsula and selected South-East Melbourne and Bayside suburbs. Send the suburb, approximate length, preferred material and a few photos through the quote form so the next step is clear.
See the fencing installation service, timber fencing guide or Colorbond fencing service for more detail.
Fencing cost calculator FAQs
How much does a fence cost?
The cost depends on material, height, length, access, ground conditions, removal and gates. Use the calculator for a broad planning range, then request a site-specific quote.
What is the average fence cost per metre?
Indicative installed planning ranges vary by material. Timber may sit around $95 to $140 per metre, Colorbond around $180 to $260 per metre, and pool fencing from about $280 per metre. These are not fixed prices.
Does this estimate include gates and old fence removal?
You can add an indicative allowance for gates and old fence removal in the calculator. The actual amount depends on the gate type, disposal, access and the existing fence.
Is the fencing cost estimate a quote?
No. It is an online planning estimate. A quote should follow a review of the property, boundary, measurements, access, selected materials and agreed inclusions.
Ready to price the actual project?
Send through the suburb, approximate length and material you are considering.
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