Best fencing contractors in Fremantle & Melville (2026)
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These are the best-rated fencing contractors working south of the river through Fremantle, Melville and Cockburn, from the heritage limestone streets of Fremantle, East Fremantle and Bicton, across Palmyra, Willagee, Myaree and the Melville riverside suburbs of Applecross, Ardross and Mount Pleasant, down through Hamilton Hill, Spearwood, Coogee and Munster on the coast, and out to Bibra Lake, Yangebup, Jandakot and the Cockburn growth suburbs of Success and Beeliar. They’re ranked on real Google reviews, not on who paid us. Fencing is a service-area trade run off a ute and a trailer rather than a shopfront, so we checked the map pin on every operator and kept this list to firms genuinely based in and working the south-west corridor, rather than padding it with brands that really belong east of the river around Willetton and Cannington, up north in Malaga or Landsdale, or down in Baldivis and Mandurah. Whether you want a new Colorbond boundary fence, a limestone retaining wall with a fence on top, a character or decorative front fence that suits a Fremantle heritage cottage, a glass pool barrier that will pass inspection on an Applecross or Bicton riverside block, or an old asbestos fence pulled out and replaced, one of the higher-rated names here, MLG Timber Construction, is a timber-fencing and carpentry specialist rather than a Colorbond-first crew, so if it’s standard steel fencing you’re after, look hardest at the general fencing contractors around it. What follows is what fencing actually costs in WA in 2026, the difference between Colorbond, aluminium, timber and glass, the limestone retaining and post footings that decide whether your fence stands straight for twenty years or leans after two, how the dividing-fence cost split with your neighbour works, the salt-air and heritage rules that matter down this way, the warning signs of a dodgy job, and a checklist to run before you pay a deposit.
Featured fencing contractors
These spots are for Fremantle, Melville and Cockburn fencing contractors who want to stand out on this page. None are taken yet, so the full review-ranked list is right below. That ranking is earned off Google reviews and never for sale. Are you a fencer working south of the river? Featured spots start at $50 a year.
Get a Featured spot ▸How we ranked these
- Google reviews do the ranking. We start with every fencer’s live Google star rating and the number of reviews behind it, pulled fresh from Google Maps.
- Rating, weighted by volume. A 5.0 off one or two jobs isn’t proof yet, so we weight the score by review count. A proven rating from a solid base of clients counts for more than a perfect score from a handful. Half Price Fencing carries by far the deepest record on the page at 169 reviews, and it’s that combination of a near-perfect rating and a well-tested base that puts it on top.
- Based in and working the south-west, verified on the map. Fencing is a mobile trade, so we checked the actual map location of every operator and kept the list to firms genuinely based in and working Fremantle, Melville and Cockburn. We deliberately left off the brands headquartered east of the river around Willetton and Cannington, up north in Malaga or Landsdale, and down in Baldivis and Mandurah, because a metro-wide star rating tells you little about the crew that would turn up to your block, and because those firms belong on the cluster page for where they’re based.
- Specialists are flagged, not hidden. A fencing search pulls in timber, pool-barrier and retaining specialists as well as Colorbond-and-boundary fencers. MLG Timber Construction ranks high here on its strong review score. We’ve kept it in the honest review order but told you plainly what it does, so if you want a standard steel boundary fence you can weigh up the general fencing contractors directly.
- A genuine list, not a padded one. We only list real fencing contractors actually working the corridor. We left off the fencing supply yards and manufacturers, the out-of-area brands and the low-rated names, and listed the eight genuine operators that clear a real rating and review bar.
- Paid spots are labelled, and never jump the queue. When a business pays for a “Featured” spot it’s marked as such. The review-based order below does not change to favour a payer. Right now, no spots are sold.
Half Price Fencing
A 4.9 held across 169 reviews is a genuinely strong record for a fencer, and by a distance the deepest on this south-of-river page. That depth matters with fencing, because a bad job doesn’t always show on day one, it shows up as a leaning fence, popped panels or a gate that drops out of square a season or two later once the posts move in soft ground. A long run of happy reviews at that volume is the best sign the footings were done properly and the panels went up straight, job after job. Based around Bibra Lake and working the Cockburn, Melville and Fremantle corridor, this is where we’d start the quoting for most homeowners down this way weighing up a new Colorbond boundary fence, a replacement, or a fence-and-gate package. A steady stream of recent reviews makes them easy to check yourself before you shortlist.
View listing & contact ▸Fenced In WA
A clean 5.0 across 41 reviews is a strong, well-tested record, second only to the name on top for depth. Based around Coogee and Munster and working the coastal south through North Coogee, Hamilton Hill, Spearwood and out to Cockburn, they’re well placed for the salt-air blocks near the beach where galvanising, powder-coat and proper post protection matter more than they do inland. For a standard Colorbond boundary or backyard fence anywhere through the Fremantle and Cockburn coast, this is a solid first call alongside Half Price Fencing. Get them on your quoting shortlist and, if you’re near the coast, ask specifically how they protect the posts and fixings against salt corrosion.
View listing & contact ▸MLG Timber Construction
A clean 5.0 across 32 reviews is a strong record, and as the name says this is a timber and carpentry crew whose sweet spot is quality timber fencing, feature and front fences, gates and timber structures rather than a run-of-the-mill Colorbond boundary. If you’ve got a Fremantle or East Fremantle character home and you want a timber picket or feature front fence that suits the heritage streetscape, or a hardwood paling fence, a timber gate or a screen done properly, this is exactly the sort of specialist worth ringing. We’ve ranked it on its honest review score and flagged what it does, so you can weigh it up for the right job. If it’s a plain steel Colorbond backyard boundary you need, the general fencers around it will usually be the better first call, but for timber and feature work this is a clear specialist.
View listing & contact ▸4.7 (47)
5.0 (10)
5.0 (9)
4.7 (25)
5.0 (4)
A note on the order: we weight the star rating by the number of reviews, so a proven record from a deeper base edges out a perfect score from a handful. That’s why Half Price Fencing (4.9 from 169) sits clearly on top of the perfect-score names below it, its record is far more tested. It’s also why a timber specialist, MLG Timber Construction, ranks high purely on genuine reviews, match the fencer to the job, because a quality timber front fence and a plain Colorbond boundary are not the same task. Below the top three the scores are tight, with only a hair between them, so treat rows four to eight as a strong local field to get quotes from rather than a strict pecking order, and lean on the ones closest to your suburb and your kind of job. Whoever you shortlist, get two or three fixed-price quotes on the same scope before you commit.
Also worth a quote in Fremantle & Melville
For the deepest record on a standard boundary fence, Half Price Fencing (4.9 from 169) is the safe first call, it carries far more proven jobs than anyone else on the page. For coastal Colorbond work near the beach, Fenced In WA (5.0 from 41) knows the salt-air side of things. For a quality timber, feature or character front fence, especially on a Fremantle or East Fremantle heritage cottage, MLG Timber Construction (5.0 from 32) is the timber specialist. Around Jandakot, Cockburn and the growth suburbs, Western Fences WA (4.7 from 47) and Mr Fencing Work (4.7 from 25) both carry a solid base of reviews, and for the Melville and Bibra Lake side All Type Fencing, Jsp Fencing and Precision Fencing WA round out the local field. Whoever you call, ask to see a recent finished fence like yours, get the height, material, gauge, post spacing, footing depth and any limestone retaining spelled out in writing, and line up two or three fixed-price quotes on the same scope so you’re comparing apples with apples.
What fencing actually costs in Perth (2026)
Nobody likes ringing a fencer blind on price. These are honest WA ballpark ranges for the common jobs, GST included. They’re a guide to keep you from being overcharged, not a quote, and fencing prices move with your material, your site and the length of the run, so the spread on each line is wide for a reason. Most home jobs are priced per linear metre once the fencer has seen the site, with the material, height, post footings and any retaining or removal work making the difference. South of the river the work has its own character: a lot of it is limestone country, so limestone retaining walls under fences are common through Fremantle and Cockburn and add real cost; the coastal blocks through North Coogee, South Fremantle and Coogee cop salt air, so galvanising, powder-coat and post protection matter; there’s plenty of replacing old, leaning or asbestos fences on the established pre-1980s blocks through Hamilton Hill, Willagee and Spearwood; character and heritage limestone cottages through Fremantle, East Fremantle and Bicton often want a decorative or timber front fence that suits the streetscape and clears the City of Fremantle’s heritage rules; the riverside pool blocks on Applecross, Mount Pleasant and Bicton need glass or aluminium pool barriers that pass inspection; and the newer cut-and-fill estates through Success, Beeliar and the Cockburn corridor often need retaining as well as fencing. The soil is mostly sand on the Swan coastal plain, which is easy to dig but means the posts must be concreted to a proper depth or the fence leans.
| Job | Typical WA range | What pushes it up |
|---|---|---|
| Colorbond boundary fence, standard 1.8m (supply & install, per m) | $75-$120 / m | Height, hard rear-lane or hand-carry access, extra-deep footings, removal of the old fence, panel gauge and colour |
| Colorbond fence, taller 2.1m or on retaining (per m) | $110-$170 / m | Height, extensions, retaining below, wind and coastal exposure, access |
| Limestone retaining wall under a fence (per m) | $180-$450 / m | Height, engineering, drainage, reconstituted vs natural limestone blocks, site access |
| Character or decorative front fence (timber picket, tubular or feature, per m) | $150-$400 / m | Style, heritage streetscape match, height limits, brick or limestone piers, gates, custom detail |
| Timber paling or picket fence (supply & install, per m) | $90-$160 / m | Timber type, height, capping and lattice, gates, treated vs hardwood |
| Aluminium slat or tubular pool fence (per m) | $180-$350 / m | Style, height, powder-coat colour, custom panels, gates and latches |
| Frameless glass pool fence (per m) | $350-$600 / m | Frameless vs semi-frameless, spigot type, glass thickness, gates, curved runs |
| Tubular steel or garrison fence (per m) | $120-$250 / m | Height, spear tops, panel style, powder coat, gates |
| Single Colorbond or steel gate (supply & install) | $300-$700 | Width, frame, hardware, drop bolts, self-close hinges |
| Automated driveway gate (motor, per opening) | $1,800-$5,000+ | Gate size and weight, motor type, remotes, keypad or intercom, electrical work |
| Removal & disposal of old fence (per m) | $20-$45 / m | Fence type, footings to dig out, access, tip fees |
| Asbestos “Super Six” fence removal (licensed, per m) | $60-$120 / m | Licensed removal and disposal, site size, access, condition |
Fremantle, Melville and Cockburn carry their own conditions worth pricing in. This is limestone country, so a lot of blocks that step or slope want a limestone retaining wall under the fence, which is a job in its own right and adds real cost, get the retaining and the fence quoted as separate line items. On the coastal blocks through North Coogee, South Fremantle, Coogee and Munster, salt air chews through cheap fixings and thin coatings, so it’s worth paying for galvanised posts and a proper powder-coat and asking how the fittings are protected. On the established pre-1980s blocks through Hamilton Hill, Willagee and Spearwood, a fair share of the old boundaries are asbestos-cement “Super Six” sheet fences, which are illegal to just smash and dump and must be removed by a licensed operator, so budget for that on top of the new fence. Character front fences in Fremantle, East Fremantle and Bicton have to suit the heritage look and clear the City of Fremantle’s height and setback rules. On the riverside pool blocks through Applecross, Mount Pleasant and Bicton, glass and aluminium pool barriers must meet the Australian Standard and pass inspection. Wherever you are, the single biggest quality factor is concreting the posts to a proper depth: skimp there and the fence leans or lifts in the first big blow no matter how good the panels. And whatever the job, the cheap quote is usually cheap because it’s thin on footings, gauge, retaining or removal, the parts you can’t see once it’s up and the parts that decide whether it lasts. Get the height, the panel gauge, the post spacing and the footing depth written into the quote.
Don’t get ripped off: red flags
- No written quote that spells out the fence. A proper fencing quote states the length in metres, the height, the material and gauge, the post spacing, the footing depth, any retaining and the price. A one-line “Colorbond fence, $X” tells you nothing about what’s going in the ground. Get the detail in writing.
- Shallow or unconcreted post footings. On Perth’s sandy soils, posts need to be set in concrete to a proper depth or the fence leans and lifts in the first strong wind. A crew that talks about ramming posts into loose sand, or won’t say how deep the footings go, is setting your fence up to fail. Ask exactly how the posts are being fixed.
- Retaining treated as an afterthought. Down this way plenty of fences sit on a limestone retaining wall. That wall is structural, needs proper drainage and, above a certain height, engineering. A fencer who waves off the retaining, or lumps it into a vague single price, is a fencer who might build a wall that bulges or fails. Get the retaining quoted, and specified, on its own.
- Ignoring the boundary and the neighbour. A dividing fence sits on the boundary and, under WA’s Dividing Fences Act, the cost of a sufficient fence is usually shared with your neighbour. A fencer who won’t talk about where the true boundary is, or wants to build without any neighbour agreement, can land you in a dispute or a fence in the wrong spot.
- A pool fence that won’t meet the standard. Pool and spa barriers are safety-critical and must comply with the Australian Standard: gaps under 100mm, the right height, nothing climbable in the zone, and a self-closing, self-latching gate. Anyone vague about pool-barrier compliance should not be touching your pool fence, and the riverside councils do inspect.
- No plan for an asbestos old fence. Old grey fibro-cement “Super Six” fences contain asbestos and must be removed by a licensed operator, not smashed and binned. A fencer who offers to just knock the old one down for cash is a red flag for your health and the law, and these are common on the established Hamilton Hill, Willagee and Spearwood blocks.
- Thin coatings on a coastal block. Near the beach, cheap fixings and thin coatings rust out fast in the salt air. On the coastal Fremantle and Cockburn blocks, ask for galvanised posts, a proper powder-coat and corrosion-rated fittings, and be wary of a quote that skips all that to look cheaper.
- Cash-only, no ABN, no insurance. A fencer with no ABN, no public liability insurance and a cash-only push is a fencer with no accountability if the job goes wrong or someone gets hurt on your property. Ask for the ABN and insurance.
- The quote is well under everyone else’s. On fencing the lowball is usually missing footings, gauge, retaining or removal, the exact things that make it stand and last. Compare quotes on identical height, material, gauge and footing depth, not just the headline number.
- A big deposit up front. Materials for a fence don’t justify a huge deposit. Be wary of anyone wanting a large slice of the total before they’ve done a thing. A modest deposit with the balance on completion is normal.
Before you hire: quick checklist
- ABN and public liability insurance. Confirm the fencer has a current ABN and public liability cover before any work starts. It protects you if something is damaged or someone is injured on the job.
- Written quote with the detail. Get the length in metres, the height, the material and gauge, the post spacing, the footing depth, any retaining, any gates and the price all in writing before you pay a deposit. Vague quotes are where disputes start.
- Post footings and gauge spelled out. Ask how deep the posts are concreted and what gauge of panel and post you are getting. On Perth sand this is the difference between a fence that stands straight for decades and one that leans in a year.
- Retaining quoted separately. If your block needs a limestone or block retaining wall under the fence, get it specified and priced on its own, with drainage and, where needed, engineering. It’s a structural job, not a throw-in.
- Coastal protection, if you’re near the beach. On the North Coogee, South Fremantle and coastal Cockburn blocks, confirm galvanised posts, a proper powder-coat and corrosion-rated fixings so the fence survives the salt air.
- Boundary and neighbour sorted. For a dividing fence, confirm where the boundary runs and, where the cost is shared, that your neighbour has agreed. Under WA’s Dividing Fences Act the cost of a sufficient dividing fence is generally split between the two owners.
- Front-fence and heritage rules checked. For a front fence, confirm it clears the council’s height and setback limits, and in a Fremantle, East Fremantle or Bicton heritage street, that the style is acceptable. A good local fencer will know your council’s requirements.
- Pool-barrier compliance. If it’s a pool or spa fence, confirm the fencer builds to the Australian Standard and that the barrier, including the gate, will pass a council compliance inspection.
- Asbestos check on the old fence. If you’re replacing an old grey fibro “Super Six” fence, confirm it is being removed and disposed of by a licensed asbestos operator, not just knocked down.
- Recent, specific reviews and references. Look for recent reviews that mention the actual fence or gate, and ask for a local job you can look at. A steady stream beats one old burst of five stars.
Frequently asked
How did you rank these fencing contractors?
By their live Google star rating and the number of reviews behind it, pulled from Google Maps. We weight the rating by review volume so a proven score isn’t leapfrogged by a perfect score from one or two jobs. That’s why Half Price Fencing (4.9 from 169) sits on top: it pairs a near-perfect rating with by far the deepest, most-tested record on the page. We checked the map location of every operator and kept the list to fencers genuinely based in and working Fremantle, Melville and Cockburn, leaving off the brands headquartered east of the river, up north or down in Baldivis and Mandurah, which belong on the cluster page for where they’re based.
Which areas does this cover?
Fremantle, Melville and Cockburn, south of the river on the west side. That runs across Fremantle, North, South and East Fremantle, Beaconsfield, White Gum Valley, Hilton, O’Connor, Palmyra, Bicton, Melville, Applecross, Ardross, Mount Pleasant, Booragoon, Myaree, Willagee, Kardinya, Winthrop, Hamilton Hill, Spearwood, Coogee, North Coogee, Munster, Bibra Lake, Yangebup, South Lake, Cockburn Central, Jandakot, Success and Beeliar. Fencing is a service-area trade, so most on this list cover that whole south-west catchment rather than a single suburb.
Are these paid placements?
No. This list is ordered on Google review data. Businesses can pay for a “Featured” spot at the top, which is clearly labelled, but paying never changes the review-based order below. As of this update, no spots are sold.
Why is MLG Timber Construction ranked so high if it’s not a Colorbond fencer?
Because the ranking is driven by genuine Google reviews, and it holds a perfect 5.0 across a solid 32 reviews. It’s a timber-fencing and carpentry specialist doing timber pickets, feature and front fences, gates and timber structures, so we’ve kept it in its honest review position but told you plainly what it does. If you want a standard Colorbond steel boundary fence, look hardest at the general fencing contractors: Half Price Fencing, Fenced In WA, Western Fences WA and the rest. If you want a quality timber or feature front fence, especially on a Fremantle or East Fremantle character home, MLG is the specialist to ring.
How much does a Colorbond fence cost in Fremantle or Melville?
As a 2026 guide, a standard 1.8m Colorbond boundary fence runs roughly $75 to $120 per linear metre supplied and installed, so a typical suburban backyard of 25 to 40 metres usually lands somewhere around $2,000 to $5,000 depending on length, ground and access. A taller 2.1m fence, a coastal block, or fencing over a limestone retaining wall all push it up, and removing an old fence first adds roughly $20 to $45 per metre, more if it is asbestos. These are ballparks to keep you from being overcharged, get your own job priced in writing after a fencer has seen the site.
Do I need a limestone retaining wall under my fence?
Often, yes, down this way. Fremantle and Cockburn are limestone country and many blocks step or slope, so a low limestone or block retaining wall is used to hold the ground before the fence goes on top. It’s a structural job with its own drainage and, above a certain height, engineering requirements, and it’s normally priced separately from the fence, roughly $180 to $450 per metre depending on height and access. If your boundary changes level, get the retaining specified and quoted as its own line so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Colorbond, timber, aluminium or glass, what’s the difference?
Colorbond steel is the Perth default for boundary and backyard fences: tough, low-maintenance, private and good value. Timber paling or picket, and feature timber, suit a more traditional or heritage look and are popular for Fremantle and East Fremantle front fences, but need more upkeep. Aluminium slat and tubular fencing is lighter, powder-coated and popular for front fences, courtyard infill and pool areas. Glass, framed, semi-frameless or frameless, is used mainly for pool fencing and balustrades where you want the view and a compliant barrier, and is common on the riverside blocks. Near the coast, whatever the material, ask about galvanising and coatings so it stands up to the salt air. Your fencer can show you samples, and the choice changes both the price and the upkeep.
Who pays for a dividing fence, me or my neighbour?
In WA, a dividing fence between two properties is generally a shared cost under the Dividing Fences Act 1961. Broadly, each owner is liable for half the cost of a “sufficient” dividing fence, and you’re expected to give your neighbour notice and try to agree on the fence and the split before work starts. If one owner wants something dearer than a standard sufficient fence, they usually cover the extra. This is general information, not legal advice, so check the current rules or get advice for your situation.
Do I need council approval for a fence in Fremantle or Melville?
A standard dividing or backyard fence usually doesn’t need council approval, but there are important exceptions. Front fences over a certain height, fences on a corner near a driveway sight line, anything in a Fremantle, East Fremantle or Bicton heritage precinct, and anything involving retaining walls can need approval, and pool and spa barriers must comply with the Australian Standard and pass a council compliance check. Rules and heritage controls vary between the City of Fremantle, City of Melville and City of Cockburn, so a good local fencer will know your council’s requirements, but confirm who is responsible for any approval before work starts.
My old fence looks like grey fibro, is it asbestos?
Quite possibly. A lot of older Perth fences, especially the grey corrugated “Super Six” sheet fences from the 1960s to 1980s, are asbestos-cement, and they’re common on the established Hamilton Hill, Willagee and Spearwood blocks. You can’t be sure by looking, and it is unsafe and against the rules to smash, drill or dump them yourself. Have it assessed, and use a licensed asbestos removalist to take it out and dispose of it properly. Many fencing contractors either hold the licence or work with someone who does, so ask before any old fence comes down.
How long does a fence take to install?
A typical Colorbond boundary fence is often a one to two day job once materials are on site: a day to pull out the old fence and set the posts in concrete, then a day for the panels and gates once the footings have gone off. A limestone retaining wall underneath, automated gates, character front fences or glass pool fencing take longer, and wet weather or a tricky boundary can add time. Your fencer will give you a timeframe for your specific job.
How often is this page updated?
Monthly. Ratings and review counts move, new fencers earn their spot, and we re-pull the data so the list stays honest and current. As more Fremantle, Melville and Cockburn fencers build up reviews, expect this list to grow and shift.
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