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Fencing in Freshwater

Freshwater is one of the suburbs we cover in Northern Beaches Council – boundary fences, gates, extensions, pool barriers and retaining walls. A free measure in Freshwater, a written quote the same day where possible, and a licensed installer on the tools – that is how every job here runs.

Fencing in Freshwater

From Manly to Palm Beach and inland to Frenchs Forest, Belrose and Terrey Hills – beach suburbs with salt air, bushland suburbs on the plateau and a lot of pools.

What we install in Freshwater

  • Aluminium fencing – rust-free flat top, vertical picket, blade and slat aluminium fencing for coastal and front-boundary use
  • Pool fencing – aluminium flat top and tubular barriers built to AS 1926.1-2012 with self-closing gates
  • Colorbond fencing – new boundary fences and replacements in 1.5 m to 2.4 m heights, any Colorbond colour, either sheet profile
  • Slat and louvre screens – aluminium horizontal slat, vertical slat and louvre fences, screens and gates in any powder-coat colour
  • Retaining walls under fences – treated pine or aluminium sleeper walls built directly under the new fence where levels differ
  • Gates – Colorbond single and double gates, slat, louvre, timber, pool and sliding or automatic driveway gates
  • Fence and gate repairs – leaning posts, storm damage, insurance repairs and gates that will not latch

Local notes for Freshwater

What we look for at the measure in Freshwater – coastal sand and sandstone headlands on the beaches; bushfire-prone plateau suburbs inland with rock and large trees.

  • Pool barriers to AS 1926.1 are a constant need on the Northern Beaches; we advise on gates, latches and the non-climbable zone.
  • Salt air on the beach suburbs (Dee Why, Narrabeen, Avalon, Newport) means aluminium for open fencing and pool fencing – we specify Colorbond fixings and post caps for boundary fences.
  • Belrose, Frenchs Forest and Terrey Hills blocks back onto bush – Colorbond for ember resistance and low maintenance.

We are a service-area business: there is no showroom in Freshwater. We travel to you for a free measure and quote.

Free quote in Freshwater

Call or text 0421 233 434, or use the form below. Most quotes come back the same day.

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Northern Beaches Council

Under the NSW exempt development rules a boundary fence behind the building line can be up to 1.8 m high without approval on most residential lots. Northern Beaches Council follows the state codes; foreshore, bushfire and heritage (Manly, Pittwater) overlays affect what is exempt. Council website.

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Fencing questions in Freshwater

Do you service Freshwater?
Yes. Freshwater is inside our Sydney-wide service area and we quote there regularly. Site inspections and written quotes are free, and travel is included in the price.
Do I need council approval for a fence in Freshwater?
Under the NSW exempt development rules a boundary fence behind the building line can be up to 1.8 m high without approval on most residential lots. Northern Beaches Council follows the state codes; foreshore, bushfire and heritage (Manly, Pittwater) overlays affect what is exempt. Pool barriers must comply with AS 1926.1-2012 regardless. We tell you what we see on site, but only Northern Beaches Council can confirm what applies to your property.
How is a shared boundary fence paid for?
Under the NSW Dividing Fences Act adjoining owners generally share the cost of a sufficient dividing fence equally. We give you a copy of the quote to pass to your Freshwater neighbour, and can quote each side separately if you prefer.
Do you do supply only?
Yes. Colorbond panels, aluminium flat top and slat kits and gates can be supplied to Freshwater for you or your builder to install – ask for a supply-only price on the quote form.
Is the ground in Freshwater a problem for posts?
Coastal sand and sandstone headlands on the beaches; bushfire-prone plateau suburbs inland with rock and large trees. Where we hit rock we core the hole or use flanged posts; where levels differ we build a sleeper retaining wall under the fence. Both are priced up front.

Get a fencing quote in Freshwater

Tell us what you need and we reply with a preliminary price or arrange a free site inspection.

  1. 1 What you need
  2. 2 Details
  3. 3 Photos
  4. 4 Contact
  5. 5 Review
What do you need?

Choose the closest option. You can add detail on the next step.

Prefer to talk? Call or text 0421 233 434 or email fencingsydney@gmail.com.

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