Many Colorbond jobs in Adelaide are not new fences at all. They are replacements for tired timber, brush or fibre cement fences that have reached the end of their life. Replacing a fence has a few extra steps, and getting them right keeps the job safe and the neighbours happy.
Posts leaning, rocking or rotting at ground level
Palings split, missing or pulling away from the rails
Termite damage or soft, crumbly timber
Gaps where pets can get through
Storm damage that keeps getting patched
Rusted or dented sections on an older steel fence
Timber paling and brush fences are straightforward to remove. Fibre cement fencing is different. Many homes built before 1990 have fibre cement sheet fences that may contain asbestos. Do not cut, drill, break or pressure wash a fence you think could contain asbestos. Get it checked and removed by a licensed asbestos removalist. SafeWork SA has guidance on the rules and who can do the work.
The same Fences Act process that applies to new dividing fences applies to replacements. Talk to your neighbour first, agree on the style and colour, and serve a written notice if needed. It is also worth agreeing on what happens to plants, sheds or climbing plants attached to the old fence.
There is usually a short period between the old fence coming down and the new one going up. Think about:
Keeping dogs and cats inside or secured
Pool areas, which must stay safely fenced at all times, so arrange temporary pool fencing if a pool barrier is affected
Security for side gates and back yards
Is removal and disposal of the old fence included in the price?
How will old concrete footings be dealt with?
Will new posts go in the same holes or new positions?
How long will the yard be open?
How will garden beds and paving along the line be protected?
Our quote factors page explains how removal and disposal can change the price.
The fence replacement section of the homeowner guide covers removal, boundaries and access in more depth. New Fence Adelaide handles Colorbond fence replacement and new installs across Adelaide.
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