Thinking about a new Colorbond fence for your Adelaide home? This free planner walks you through the whole job, from the first chat with your neighbour to the day the last panel goes in. Each page covers one part of the decision, so you can jump straight to the bit you need right now.
Planning your fence: boundaries, neighbours, council checks and measuring up.
Styles and colours: panel profiles, heights and how to pick a colour you will still like in ten years.
Fence replacement: taking out an old timber, brush or fibre cement fence safely.
Installation: what happens on the day and how to get your yard ready.
Quote factors: the things that move a price up or down, and how to compare quotes fairly.
Gates: pedestrian, driveway and pool gates that match the fence.
Common questions: quick answers on approvals, heat, noise, cleaning and more.
Service areas: what to think about in the northern, southern, eastern, western and Hills suburbs.
Adelaide summers are hot and dry, and timber fences tend to crack, warp and attract termites over time. Colorbond steel fencing does not rot, is not eaten by termites and never needs painting. It gives solid privacy, cuts down some street noise and comes in a range of colours that suit modern and older homes alike.
It is not perfect for every spot. Steel heats up in full sun, coastal suburbs need a little more care, and sloping blocks take extra planning. The pages in this planner cover those trade-offs honestly so you can make the right call for your property.
If you are starting from scratch, work through the pages in order. If you already know what you want, skip to quote factors and common questions to make sure nothing gets missed before you ask for prices.
Once you know your fence length, height, colour and gate needs, you are ready to talk to an installer. New Fence Adelaide supplies and installs Colorbond fencing across Adelaide, including matching gates and replacement of old fences.
All pages in this guide: Planning | Styles and colours | Fence replacement | Installation | Quote factors | Gates | Common questions | Service areas