Ask three fencers what a new fence costs and you can easily get three answers hundreds of dollars apart. It is one of the most confusing parts of any home project, and it is rarely because someone is trying it on. The price shifts with your material, your block and a handful of things most quotes never bother to explain. We install and replace fences across Perth every week, and we would rather you understood the numbers than felt blindsided by them. This 2026 guide sets out honest per metre ranges for every common material, the site factors that move your final cost, and real job examples you can budget against.
How Much Does A New Fence Cost In Perth?
Here is the quick answer. Most fencing in Perth falls between $75 and $350 per metre supplied and installed, with the bulk of standard homes landing in the $90 to $200 range. For a full replacement of a typical residential boundary, the total cost usually works out between $2,200 and $6,500, depending on length, height and material. Worth knowing before you plan: most Perth councils cap front fences around 1.2m for driveway sight lines, while rear and side boundaries run to 1.8m, and that height gap changes your cost. Premium choices like wrought iron, glass or brick sit above the standard range. Prefer to crunch your own numbers first? Try our fence cost calculator for an instant estimate.
Fencing Cost Per Metre By Material
The single biggest factor in your quote is the material you choose. Every option sits at different price points, balancing upfront cost against looks, privacy and how much maintenance it needs down the track. Here is what the main fencing materials typically cost per linear metre in Perth, supplied and installed:
| Fencing Material | Cost Per Metre (Installed) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chain link / wire | $30 to $70 | Lowest cost, low privacy |
| Treated pine timber | $75 to $130 | Classic look, needs staining |
| PVC / vinyl | $80 to $150 | Easy to clean, mid-range |
| Colorbond steel | $90 to $160 | Durable, low maintenance |
| Hardwood timber | $100 to $180 | Premium look, long lifespan |
| Aluminium slat | $150 to $350 | Modern, rust-resistant |
| Glass (pool) | $275 to $700 | Safety-compliant, premium |
| Wrought iron | $450 to $1,000 | Heavy security, decorative |
| Brick or limestone | $500 to $1,200 | Highest upfront cost |
Use these as a guide. Your exact price still depends on your site, which we cover next.
Timber Fencing Costs
Timber is what most Perth homeowners picture for a classic backyard or a picket fence out the front. Treated pine is the low cost option at roughly $75 to $130 per metre, while hardwood timber climbs to $100 to $180 for its richer grain and longer life. A wooden fence keeps the material cost down, but budget for more maintenance, since timber needs sealing every couple of years and is prone to rot, termites and weather damage in our dry-then-drenched climate. Kept properly maintained, a quality timber fence still delivers years of natural warmth and real kerb appeal.
Colorbond Fencing Costs
Colorbond is Perth’s most requested pick for side and rear boundaries. At around $90 to $160 per metre installed, a colorbond fence gives you full privacy, real durability and almost no upkeep, just an occasional hose down. The cost per metre for colorbond creeps up with height, so a 1.8m fence costs more than a standard 1.5m one, and premium colours add a little too. For most homeowners after a low maintenance metal fence that shrugs off thirty summers, it is the best balance of price and performance we install. You can size yours up in seconds with our Colorbond fence cost calculator.
Aluminium And Slat Fencing Costs
Aluminium slat fencing is the modern favourite, and it carries a higher price tag to match, usually $150 to $350 per metre. You are paying for individually assembled slats, a powder coated finish and outstanding rust resistance that makes an aluminium fence ideal near the coast. The upside is it is genuinely low maintenance and adds real visual appeal to a frontage. Adjustable slat spacing lets you tune privacy and airflow, which is why we install so much of it on modern homes and pool surrounds.
Wrought Iron, Glass And Brick Fencing Costs
At the premium end, decorative and heavy-duty options cost more because they use more materials and labour. A wrought iron fence, with its decorative elements and heavy security, runs $450 to $1,000 per metre. Glass fencing, most often used for pools where safety compliance is essential, sits at $275 to $700 per metre. Brick and limestone fences are the priciest of all at $500 to $1,200 per metre, but they are about as durable and solid as fencing gets. These suit feature frontages where looks and longevity matter more than the initial spend.
What Drives Your Fencing Cost Up
Two homes on the same street can get very different quotes, and it usually comes down to the site, not the fence. Several factors can add to your overall cost:
- Sloped or uneven ground that needs stepping, raking or extra site preparation
- Rocky soil and Perth limestone that make digging post holes slow, labour intensive work
- Tight site access, like carrying panels through a narrow side gate or over landscaping
- Fence height and length, which drive both material and labour costs
- Removal and waste removal of your existing fencing
Understanding these factors up front is exactly why an on-site measure beats any quick estimate.
Extra Costs To Budget For
Beyond the fence itself, a few add-ons are easy to forget until they appear on the quote, so plan for them early:
- Old fence removal and disposal: $10 to $30 per metre
- Asbestos removal for fibre cement fences built before 1990: $40 to $60 per metre, by a licensed remover
- A single pedestrian gate: $250 to $600, with automated driveway gates costing more
- Steep, rocky or obstructed sites: a 15% to 30% labour premium
Asbestos especially is not a DIY job. If your current fence is old fibre cement, and plenty in Perth’s older suburbs still are, we arrange safe, compliant removal as part of the quote.
Supply Only Vs Fully Installed
If you are handy, buying materials supply only is cheaper on paper, and some homeowners take that route for a short, simple run. But the install is where a fence is won or lost. Here is an insider tip: when one quote comes in suspiciously low, it often skips concrete footings or drops to lighter-gauge posts, which is exactly why two quotes for the same fence can look so far apart. A proper install means posts set in concrete, panels aligned, fencing regulations met and a warranty behind the work. Weighed against the cost of a fence that leans within a year, fully installed is the smarter spend for a quality fence.
Repair Or Replace: Which Is Cheaper?
Not every fence needs replacing. If the damage is limited to a few broken parts, a repair is almost always the cheaper move. Fence repair costs in Perth typically run $250 to $500, though minor fixes can start around $75 and extensive repairs climb past $600, with fencing contractors charging roughly $48 to $100 an hour. Once posts have rotted through, panels are failing along the run, or storm damage is widespread, replacement becomes the better long term value. We are happy to assess your current fence and give you an honest repair-or-replace call.
Sample Fence Job Costs In Perth
To turn ranges into real numbers, here are three typical Perth jobs:
- A flat 20m Colorbond boundary at 1.8m with easy access: around $2,400 to $3,000 installed.
- A 30m treated pine timber fence replacing an old paling fence, including removal: around $2,800 to $3,800.
- A 12m aluminium slat frontage with a single gate on a slight slope: around $2,600 to $4,000.
Every block is different, so treat these as a starting point. The only way to get your true total cost is an on-site quote.
Sharing The Cost With Your Neighbour
Good news for boundary fences. Under the Dividing Fences Act 1961 in Western Australia, you and your neighbour are generally each responsible for half the cost of a standard dividing fence. The Act only calls for a “sufficient” fence, so if your neighbour wants premium materials beyond that, the difference is usually theirs to cover. Before any work starts, give your neighbours written notice with a couple of quotes, so everyone agrees on the scope and the spend. We supply itemised quotes that make it easy to compare quotes and split the bill fairly.
Our Recent Fencing Work In Perth
Every quote depends on the site, the material and the access. A few recent projects across the price range:
Mid-Range Colorbond With Retaining: A Monument Colorbond boundary plus Allywall retaining sits in the middle of the range, where the retaining and slope work add to a straightforward per-metre fence rate.
Premium Rendered-Pillar Slat Frontage: Rendered masonry pillars with Monument aluminium slat infill sit at the premium end, where custom fabrication and finish push the per-metre cost up for a designer result.
Where Gates And Security Add Cost: A nine-metre automated-ready swing gate and full garrison perimeter show how gates, height and security hardware lift a project well above the base fence price.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost questions Perth homeowners ask us most:
How Much Does It Cost To Replace A Fence In Perth?
Most full fence replacements land between $2,200 and $6,500 for a typical yard, depending on material, length and site. Colorbond and timber sit at the affordable end, while aluminium, glass and wrought iron cost more.
What Is The Cheapest Fencing Per Metre?
Chain link fencing is the lowest cost at $30 to $70 per metre, followed by treated pine timber. For a private boundary, colorbond is the best value at around $90 to $160 per metre.
Do I Have To Split The Cost With My Neighbour?
In WA, the Dividing Fences Act 1961 generally splits the cost of a boundary fence 50/50 between neighbours. Serve written notice with quotes first, and any upgrade beyond a standard fence is usually paid by whoever wants it.
How Much Does Fence Removal Cost?
Removing and disposing of an old fence usually adds $10 to $30 per metre. Older fibre cement fences need licensed asbestos removal, which adds $40 to $60 per metre.
Is It Cheaper To Repair Or Replace?
If only a few parts are damaged, repairing is cheaper, with most Perth fence repairs costing $250 to $500. Once damage is widespread, replacing is the better long term value.
Get An Accurate Fencing Quote In Perth
Fencing costs in Perth come down to three things: the material you choose, the size of the job and the site we are working on. Use the ranges and price table above to set your budget, but the only figure that truly counts is the one measured against your block. One tip from experience: quotes and lead times tighten up after every big winter storm, so booking your measure in autumn often means a faster start. As local fencing contractors, we will visit, assess access, removal and any tricky ground, and hand you a clear, itemised quote with no obligation. Get in touch today for a personalised fencing quote, and let us build you a fence you will be glad you paid for.
With years of hands-on experience in the fencing industry, Niels founded FencrGatr with a mission to deliver premium fencing solutions backed by excptional service across Perth.
