Budget
H4 treated pine
- Lifespan
- 15 to 20 years
- Upkeep
- Stain or oil every 2 to 3 years to slow greying and splitting.
- Look
- Pale, paint-ready. Takes solid colour well.
The value pick for a long rear run. Prone to warp if left bare and wet.
Natural & Premium Timber
Timber Fencing
Melbourne
Paling, picket and slat fences in H4-treated pine or hardwood, posts set in concrete and backed by a written 10-year workmanship guarantee. Built on site by our own Melbourne crew.
Supply & install service
Built to AS standards
10-yr guarantee
Free same-day quote
Paling, picket & slat
Treated pine or hardwood
Stain, oil or paint
Built to last, done in a day
Supply & install serviceBuilt to AS standards10-yr guaranteeFree same-day quote
The Material
Timber Fencing in Melbourne
Timber fencing remains the most cost-effective and naturally beautiful fencing option for Melbourne homes. Whether you are looking for a classic paling fence for rear boundary privacy, a charming picket fence for a front yard, or a modern horizontal slat fence for contemporary appeal, we have the expertise to deliver.
We use only H4 treated pine or premium hardwood species (Merbau, Spotted Gum) sourced from reputable Australian suppliers. All posts are set in concrete to 600mm depth, and all timber is treated to resist rot, termites, and moisture.
We tell customers the honest part too: timber has natural warmth and repairs board by board, but it needs re-oiling or staining every few years and treated pine runs 15 to 20 years against Colorbond® at 25-plus. That trade-off is the whole point of choosing timber with your eyes open.
H4 treated pine or premium hardwood
Custom heights from 1.2m to 2.1m
Paling, picket and slat styles
All posts set in concrete footings
Council compliant installation
Stain and paint finish options
Timber, Made Real
See the finish on a real boundary, not a chip
Timber colour shifts completely between a small sample and a whole fence. Tap a species or stain to wrap a real Melbourne backyard.
Now showing: Natural Pine
Popular finishes
Natural Pine
Warm honey tone, the classic, budget-friendly paling
On-screen tones are indicative; timber grain and stain read differently in daylight. We bring physical samples to your free measure.
The Honest Choice
Which timber, which profile, for your boundary
Most quotes hand you one price and leave the real decision to you. Pick the profile you are leaning towards, then compare the timber options honestly on lifespan, upkeep and cost before you commit.
Melbourne's default side and rear boundary. Vertical boards, full privacy.
Best for: Side and rear boundaries where privacy and price matter most.
Premium
Hardwood (Merbau, Spotted Gum)
- Lifespan
- 25 to 30-plus years
- Upkeep
- Re-oil every 1 to 2 years to hold colour, or let it silver naturally.
- Look
- Rich reddish-brown grain. Denser, heavier board.
Worth it in damp, shaded or garden-facing spots where pine struggles.
Lifespan and maintenance figures are indicative and depend on drainage, aspect and the finish used. When upkeep is a dealbreaker, weigh timber against Colorbond® steel at 25-plus years with almost none.
Before You Compare Quotes
What actually moves a timber price
A cheap-per-metre quote usually hides one of these six. Here is what to check before you sign.
Height
Standard is 1.8m. Taller runs or a lattice or slat top add palings, rails and labour per metre.
Timber grade
Treated pine is the base rate; hardwood palings like Merbau or Spotted Gum carry a real material premium.
Ground & slope
Sloping or stepped ground means more posts, raking and deeper footings, priced after a site check.
Gates
Pedestrian and driveway gates, hardware and drop bolts are quoted as line items, not hidden in the metre rate.
Profile & finish
Capped palings, exposed-post or a stain or oil finish all add material and labour beyond a plain paling.
Removal & disposal
Tearing out and tipping the old fence, especially concrete-set posts, is real labour worth pricing.
Honest Pricing
Timber fencing cost Melbourne
Indicative installed rates for a standard residential run, quality timber, H4 posts in concrete and rails included.
Height1.8m
Length20m
Your installed run
Free measure & quote
Every quote includes
Quality treated pine or hardwood
H4-treated posts set in concrete
Rails, palings and capping
10-year workmanship guarantee
Site clean-up and rubbish removal
Built To Spec
Technical specifications
Fence build-upNOT TO SCALE
Timber & treatment
Timber optionsMerbau, Spotted Gum, or Ironbark
TreatmentH4 CCA treated (ground contact)
FixingsHot-dip galvanised
FinishStain, oil or paint
Dimensions & install
Standard height1.8m (1.2 to 2.4m avail.)
PostsH4 timber in concrete footings
ProfilesPaling, picket, horizontal slat
Compliance & assurance
Treatment standardAS 1604 treated timber
Guarantee10-year written workmanship
How We Build
Our Installation Process
130–45 min
Site Assessment
We confirm boundary lines, soil conditions, and mark out post positions.
21–2 hours
Post Hole Boring
Machine-bored 300mm diameter holes to 600mm depth minimum.
32–3 hours
Post Setting
Posts set plumb in concrete and braced until cured.
43–6 hours
Rail & Paling Fixing
Rails fitted between posts. Palings nailed plumb with 5mm spacing and string line.
51 hour
Cap & Finish
Capping rail fitted. Any cut ends sealed. Site cleaned, waste removed.
The Difference
Why Choose Us For Timber Fencing
10YRGUARANTEE
Backed in writing
Installed by our own crews, guaranteed for a decade.
Not subcontracted, H4-treated posts in concrete, fully insured, every time.
H4
Premium Timber Only
H4 treated pine and certified hardwood. No untreated or substandard timber.
10yr
10-Year Guarantee
Written workmanship guarantee covering post rot, rail failure, and structural issues.
3+
Custom Options
Every fence custom-built on site to your exact specifications and boundary conditions.
1 to 2d
Full Service
We supply, deliver, install, and clean up. You don't lift a finger.
Full
supply & install
3+
timber options
Free
measure & quote
10 yr
workmanship guarantee
Serving Melbourne homeowners
What Melbourne homeowners say
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on cost, timber grades and how a timber fence holds up.
Ask us anythingIt depends on the style (paling, picket or slat), the timber grade, the height, any gates, and the terrain. We give a firm, itemised price at your free on-site measure and quote — no obligation.
Local Coverage
Timber fencing across Melbourne
Bayside
Known for coastal exposure, oiled hardwood or let it silver.
Same-day quotes across the region
10-year workmanship guarantee
Suburbs we cover here80+ metro suburbs
BrightonSandringhamHamptonBlack RockMentoneBeaumarisElwoodSt Kilda
Do not see your suburb? We still cover it, just ask.
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