Fencing

What You’ll Need

· A tape measure (in metres)

· Pen and paper to sketch your fence line (optional but helpful)

· Your phone to enter the details into the online quote form

Step-by-Step Fencing Measurement Instructions

1. Decide Which Sections of Fencing You Want Quoted

· Are you replacing the full perimeter, just one side, or filling a gap?

· Walk your boundary and decide what you want us to quote for.

Pro Tip: If you’re not sure, measure everything — we can always scale it back.

2. Measure the Total Length of Fence Needed

· Measure in a straight line from the first post to the last along the section.

· If the fence changes direction (e.g. corner or dog-leg), break it into sections.

· Write down each section length (e.g. “Left side: 12.4m”, “Rear: 8.2m”).

You can round to the nearest 1 cm if needed.

If you’re replacing an existing panelled fence: An easier method is to simply count the number of panels, total number of posts, measure the height of a panel and also make sure to tell us what type of existing posts you have (e.g. slotted concrete, 4x4 timber, etc).

· Each panel is typically 1.83m wide (use for any calculations).

3. Estimate the Height You Want

· Standard fence heights are usually:
➤ 4ft (1.2m)
➤ 5ft (1.5m)
➤ 6ft (1.8m)

· If you have a preference for privacy, security, or planning compliance, note that down.

· If you’ll be opting for gravel boards, consider the height of the gravel boards along with the fence panels (e.g if you’re looking for a 6ft fence and opting for 12” gravel boards then you’ll need a 5ft fence panel)

5. Note Any Obstacles or Access Considerations

· Are there trees, sheds, or walls in the way?

· Is the ground flat, sloped, or stepped?

· Is there easy access for materials and tools?

6. Take Photos of the Fence 

· Snap a few wide-angle photos of the area

· Take photos of the ground (incl where posts sit), any corners, and all ends of runs

You can upload these directly in the form.

7. Sketch the Fence Layout (Optional)

· Draw a rough shape of the garden with section lengths marked

· Label each side: “Left”, “Back”, “Right”, etc.

You can upload a photo of your sketch directly in the quote form.