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Fencing Rules by Council

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Safety & Compliance

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Getting Started

Planning Your Fence. What to Sort Out Before You Start

11 min read

DIY Installation

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How to Set a Straight Fence Line. Getting It Right the First Time

15 min read

How to Set Fence Posts in Concrete. The Right Way for Perth Soil

14 min read

Installing PVC Fence Panels and Rails. Getting a Clean Finish

12 min read

Dial Before You Dig: What Perth Homeowners and Contractors Need to Know

10 min read

Fencing Rules by Council

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Your Neighbour, Your Fence: The WA Dividing Fences Act in Plain English

17 min read

Fence Rules in Cottesloe and Peppermint Grove. What You Need to Know Before You Start

14 min read

Fence Rules in the Town of Cambridge. What You Need to Know Before You Start

13 min read

Fence Rules in the City of Nedlands. What You Need to Know Before You Start

14 min read

Materials & Comparisons

PVC vs Colorbond Fencing in Perth: The Honest Comparison

12 min read

PVC Fencing for Coastal Properties in Perth: What You Need to Know

13 min read

Custom Electric Sliding Gates: What to Expect (Design, Cost, Installation)

16 min read

Safety & Compliance

Your Fence Got Damaged in a Storm. Here's What to Do!

10 min read

You've Hit Something Underground. What to Do Next

9 min read

For Contractors

Why Fencing Contractors Are Adding PVC to Their Range

10 min read

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Your Fence Got Damaged in a Storm. Here's What to Do!

Fence down after a storm? Here's what to do first — safety, temporary fixes, insurance, neighbour conversations, and getting it replaced.

How to Set a Straight Fence Line. Getting It Right the First Time

A straight fence line is the foundation of the whole job. Here's how to set a string line, mark post positions, handle corners, and deal with slopes.

How to Set Fence Posts in Concrete. The Right Way for Perth Soil

Sandy soil, clay, or limestone — here's how to set fence posts properly for Perth conditions, including the concrete bowl technique for maximum stability.

Installing PVC Fence Panels and Rails. Getting a Clean Finish

Posts are set. Now it's time for rails and panels. Here's how to install PVC fence panels, cut to fit, handle gates, and get a clean finish.

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