Fence Replacement & Installation in Adelaide
Replacing a fence is one of the most common outdoor jobs in Adelaide, whether it's an end-of-life timber fence or a storm-damaged boundary. The two dominant choices are timber paling and Colorbond steel. This page covers fence replacement costs per metre, the neighbour cost-sharing rules under the SA Fences Act, and how to choose materials that last in SA conditions.
Fence replacement costs per metre
In Adelaide, timber paling fencing runs $90–$160 per linear metre supplied and installed; Colorbond steel is $100–$180 per metre and is the most popular modern choice. A standard 30-metre boundary fence lands around $2,700–$5,400. Glass and premium aluminium fencing cost considerably more.
The SA Fences Act and your neighbour
Boundary fences shared with a neighbour fall under the SA Fences Act 1975, which requires both parties to share the cost of a "sufficient dividing fence" when they agree on type and standard. Always get the agreement in writing before work begins — and if one party wants a more expensive option, they pay the difference.
Materials that last in SA
Insist on hardwood, H4-treated pine, or steel posts set in concrete — softwood pine rots quickly in reactive clay. Colorbond is low-maintenance and lasts 15–25 years (less in coastal salt air). Quality fencers offer a 5–10 year workmanship warranty — get it in writing.
Top-rated fencing specialists in Adelaide
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