Timber is the classic fencing choice across the Macedon Ranges, and it suits the area's mix of period homes, new estates and leafy acreage. A well-built timber fence brings natural warmth and full privacy, and it can be styled to suit almost any home, from a traditional paling run to a modern slat or batten screen. Wooden fences are also simple to repair, with a damaged paling or rail replaced on its own rather than a whole section.
As Macedon Ranges fencing contractors, we build timber fences for homes in Gisborne, Romsey, Woodend and the towns in between. Every fence starts with posts set for the soil on your block and timber treated for where it sits, so the line stays straight through wet winters and frosty mornings.
Here's why homeowners choose us for their timber fence:
If you want a timber fence that looks the part, stands straight and is priced clearly from the start, we'd be glad to help.
Call (03) 9605 3505 or fill in the form for your free measure and quote.
Timber paling fences are the standard boundary fence in Victoria, with a treated pine paling fence as the budget-friendly option and a hardwood timber paling fence as the denser, longer-lasting one. A lapped and capped fence overlaps the palings for full privacy and adds a capping rail along the top, while exposed post timber fencing leaves the posts on show for a traditional look.
A timber slat fence uses horizontal boards with small, even gaps, giving a modern front or side boundary that still lets light and air through. Merbau is a popular hardwood for its rich red-brown colour, and a merbau fence can be built board by board on site or as a wood panel fence made from pre-assembled sections.
Timber picket fences suit period and cottage-style homes, framing the front garden without closing it off from the street. Pickets can be left natural, stained or painted, with shaped tops chosen to match the character of the house.
Timber privacy screens block the view into a courtyard, spa or outdoor area where a full boundary fence isn't needed. They're built as short freestanding sections or fixed to an existing fence to add height where neighbours overlook the yard.
A timber batten fence uses narrow vertical battens with tight, regular gaps for a clean, architectural line that suits modern homes. A vertical timber batten screen works the same way on a smaller scale, hiding bins, air conditioners or a side path.
Timber gates are built to match the fence. A timber swing gate suits side and pedestrian access, while a timber sliding gate runs along the fence line on driveways where there's no room for a gate to swing.
Posts set too shallow, or timber that isn't rated for contact with the ground, can leave a timber fence leaning, rotting at the base and dragging at the gates long before it should. Fixing that usually means pulling the line out and starting again.
Why Choose Us?
Most timber fences that fail do so from the ground up, which is why the posts get the most attention on every fence we build. The right timber for each part of the fence, posts set deep enough for your soil, and a finish that lets the timber dry out after rain are what keep a fence straight for the long haul.
As timber fence installers, we talk you through the options before you commit, from treated pine to hardwood, and what each one means for upkeep down the track. The fence is then set out to suit your block, so it looks right the day we finish and stays that way.
Here's what we bring to every timber fence:
Posts rated for ground contact, palings and rails treated for outdoor use, and galvanised fixings that won't rust and stain the timber.
Your quote breaks down the length, height, timber, capping and gates, so you can compare a treated pine and hardwood option side by side.
Calls returned, a written timber fence quote with a clear start date, and updates while the job is under way, so you always know what's happening.
If you're after timber fence contractors who build from the posts up and keep the price clear, we're ready to help. Call (03) 9605 3505 for a free quote.
Book your free measure and quoteTimber brings warmth and texture to the boundary, softening the yard and suiting everything from weatherboard cottages to modern rendered homes.
Overlapping palings or close-set battens screen the yard completely, so the garden feels like a private space again.
A damaged paling or rail can be replaced on its own, so a storm or a broken board doesn't mean replacing the whole fence.
Paling, picket, slat and batten styles, plus a range of stains and oils, let the fence match the house rather than settle for a standard look.
Treated pine paling is one of the most affordable ways to fence a long boundary, which counts on larger blocks and acreage.
A solid timber fence takes the edge off road noise and wind, so the backyard is more comfortable to spend time in.
Get in touch by phone or through the quote form, and we'll book a time to visit. We measure the run, check the ground and gate openings, and talk through the timber options before giving you a free written quote.
Any old fence is pulled out and taken away, and the fence line is cleared of plants and debris. We then string the line and mark each post position, so the new fence runs straight on the agreed boundary.
Posts are concreted in at the depth your soil and fence height call for. Once the concrete has set, the rails go on, the palings, slats or battens are fixed, and any capping and gates are fitted.
We clear away offcuts and spoil from the post holes, then walk the fence with you and check every gate opens and latches. If you plan to stain or oil the timber, we'll let you know when it's ready for its first coat.
As a rough guide, a standard 1.8 metre treated pine paling fence currently costs somewhere between $85 and $200 per metre in Victoria, supplied and installed on a reasonably flat, easy site. Hardwood palings usually sit towards the top of that range, and styles like lapped and capped, exposed post, merbau and slat fences are normally priced per job because there's more timber and labour in them. Treat it as a starting point for budgeting rather than a price.
The other things that move the price are height, gates, removing the old fence, sloping or rocky ground, and tight access. Online figures can't see any of that, which is why a measured quote matters for wooden fencing Macedon Ranges homeowners are planning.
For an accurate figure on your boundary, call us on (03) 9605 3505 and we'll measure up and quote for free.
Hardwood is naturally denser and more resistant to rot and insects, so a hardwood fence generally lasts longer and stays straighter than treated pine. It costs more, and it can split or check as it dries out, which is part of its character. Treated pine is lighter and cheaper, and the treatment level matters: H3 is rated for timber above the ground, such as palings and rails, while H4 is rated for in-ground contact, such as posts.
In practice, how long either fence lasts comes down to the posts and how the fence is built. Posts rated for the ground, palings kept clear of the soil and a capping rail to shed water make a bigger difference than the species alone.
If you'd like to compare a pine and hardwood quote for your fence, get in touch and we'll price both.
A standard paling fence has a single layer of palings fixed side by side, which leaves small gaps as the timber dries and shrinks. A lapped and capped fence adds a second, overlapping layer of palings over those gaps, so there's no see-through even after the timber shrinks, and a capping rail runs along the top to finish the fence and protect the end grain.
Lapped and capped fences cost more because they use more timber, but they give the most privacy of any paling fence and have a neater, finished look from the street. They also come as exposed post, where the posts show on one side, or with the posts hidden behind the palings on both.
If you're weighing up the two for your boundary, call us on (03) 9605 3505 and we'll talk through how each would look.
It's not essential, but it helps the fence keep its colour and shed water. Left untreated, timber weathers to a silver-grey over time. New treated pine usually needs a few weeks to dry out before it will take a stain or oil evenly, while hardwoods like merbau can be oiled sooner once any surface tannins have washed off.
Once coated, most fences look best with a fresh coat every couple of years, depending on how much sun and weather they get. Keep sprinklers pointed away from the fence, too, since constant wetting is harder on timber than rain.
Timber suits homeowners who want a natural look, a choice of styles and the ability to repair a fence one board at a time. Colorbond fencing suits people who want privacy with almost no upkeep, since the steel won't rot or need staining. For a front fence with the look of timber and none of the oiling, aluminium fencing also comes in wood look finishes.
On bush blocks, it's also worth knowing that steel doesn't burn, while timber can. Many homeowners use Colorbond along the side and back boundaries and timber at the front or around outdoor areas, where it's seen most.
To talk through which material suits your property, reach out to our team.
Often, yes. If the posts are sound and the fence is straight, a lattice, slat or paling extension can be fixed along the top to add height without replacing the whole fence. If the posts are leaning or rotting at the base, an extension adds weight and wind load to a fence that's already failing, so replacing the fence is usually the better option.
Fences over 2 metres may need a building permit, and on a dividing fence it's worth agreeing the extra height with your neighbour first, since it changes their side too.
If you'd like us to check whether your fence can take an extension, call us on (03) 9605 3505.
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