Best fencing contractors in Joondalup & Perth’s northern suburbs (2026)
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These are the best-rated fencing contractors working Joondalup and Perth’s northern suburbs, from the established brick-and-tile pockets of Duncraig, Kingsley, Woodvale, Padbury, Hillarys and Sorrento, out through Joondalup, Wanneroo and Ocean Reef, and up the coast into the growth-corridor estates at Banksia Grove, Tapping, Butler, Alkimos and Yanchep. 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 the list to firms genuinely based in and working the northern corridor, whether you want a new Colorbond boundary fence, a pool barrier that will pass inspection, a driveway or automated gate, a limestone-and-infill job, or an old asbestos fence pulled out and replaced. One of the highest-rated names here, Diamond Glass Pool Fencing, is a glass and pool-barrier specialist rather than a boundary fencer, so if it’s a standard Colorbond fence 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 post footings and gauge 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 warning signs of a dodgy job, and a checklist to run before you pay a deposit.
Featured fencing contractors
These spots are for northern-suburbs 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 Joondalup and the northern suburbs? 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. Diamond Glass Pool Fencing and All Perth Fencing carry the deepest records on the page, at 162 and 130 reviews, while Joondalup Fencing Experts pairs a clean 5.0 with a deep 111-review base, which is why it sits on top.
- Based in the northern corridor, 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 working the Joondalup, Wanneroo and coastal-corridor catchment. We left off the big Perth-wide brands headquartered south of the river or down in Balcatta and Osborne Park, because a metro-wide star rating tells you little about the crew that would turn up to your place up here.
- Specialists are flagged, not hidden. A fencing search pulls in glass and pool-barrier specialists as well as Colorbond-and-boundary fencers. Diamond Glass Pool Fencing ranks high here purely on its strong review volume. We’ve kept it in the honest review order but told you plainly what it does, so if you want a standard boundary fence you can weigh up the general fencing contractors directly.
- Fencers, not suppliers or unrelated trades. We leave out fencing supply stores and wholesalers, and anything sitting below 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.
Joondalup Fencing Experts
A clean 5.0 held across 111 reviews is a genuinely strong record for a fencer, and pairing a perfect score with a review base that deep is rare. 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 is the best sign the footings were done properly and the panels went up straight. For most northern-suburbs homeowners weighing up a new Colorbond boundary fence, a replacement, or a fence-and-gate package, this is where we’d start the quoting. A steady stream of recent reviews makes them easy to check yourself before you shortlist.
View listing & contact ▸Diamond Glass Pool Fencing
A 4.9 across 162 reviews is a deep, well-tested record, the biggest review base on the page. Worth knowing what they do, though: this is a glass and pool-fencing specialist, the crew you call for frameless or semi-frameless glass pool fencing, aluminium pool barriers and balustrades rather than a standard Colorbond boundary fence. In the pool-heavy northern suburbs that’s a busy trade, and pool barriers are safety-critical and have to meet the Australian Standard, so a specialist with a record this deep is exactly who you want for that job. If you’re after a plain boundary or backyard fence, look to the general fencing contractors around them. Read the recent reviews to see the kind of pool and glass work they’re being praised for.
View listing & contact ▸All Perth Fencing
A 4.9 across 130 reviews is a deep, well-earned record, the second-biggest review count on the page and, unlike the name directly above it, this is a general fencing contractor doing the bread-and-butter Colorbond and boundary work most homeowners need. That combination of a high rating and a lot of genuine reviews is the strongest signal on this list for a standard fencing job, and it makes them an easy first or second quote to line up alongside Joondalup Fencing Experts. Ask to see a recent Colorbond fence close to the height and run you need, and get the footings and gauge spelled out in the quote.
View listing & contact ▸5.0 (33)
4.9 (29)
4.9 (20)
5.0 (5)
4.6 (11)
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 Joondalup Fencing Experts (5.0 from 111) sits on top and the newer, thinner-reviewed operators sit lower even where they also hold a 5.0. It’s also why a pool-fencing specialist, Diamond Glass Pool Fencing, ranks high, it has simply gathered a lot of genuine reviews. Match the fencer to the job: a glass and pool-barrier specialist and a Colorbond boundary fencer are not the same trade. Every operator here is genuinely based in the northern corridor and clears our quality bar. As always, get two or three quotes on the same scope before you commit.
Also worth a quote in the northern suburbs
For the deepest record on a standard boundary fence, Joondalup Fencing Experts (5.0 from 111) and All Perth Fencing (4.9 from 130) are the two safe first calls. If it’s a glass pool fence or a pool barrier that has to pass inspection, Diamond Glass Pool Fencing (4.9 from 162) is the specialist to ring. Among the other general fencers, Sentry Fencing (5.0 from 33) and BV Fencing Solutions (4.9 from 29) both carry solid, well-tested records, while Craftsman Fencing (4.9 from 20) is worth a look too. Joondalup Fencing Co (5.0 from 5) and Topline Fencing Perth (4.6 from 11) round out the field, all genuinely northern-corridor operators. Whoever you call, ask to see a recent finished fence like yours, get the height, material, gauge, post spacing and footing depth 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. In the northern suburbs the work splits two ways: replacing old, leaning or asbestos fences on the established brick-and-tile blocks through Duncraig, Kingsley, Woodvale, Padbury, Hillarys and Sorrento, and fencing new blocks out in the coastal growth corridor at Banksia Grove, Butler, Alkimos and Yanchep. Sandy coastal ground is the big variable, posts must be concreted to a proper depth or the fence leans, and near the coast salt air makes material choice and coating matter more.
| Job | Typical WA range | What pushes it up |
|---|---|---|
| Colorbond boundary fence, standard 1.8m (supply & install, per m) | $75-$120 / m | Height, sloping ground, extra-deep or rock 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 exposure, access |
| 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 |
| Sliding or double driveway gate (manual) | $700-$2,500 | Width, material, track and rollers, frame; automation adds more |
| 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 |
The northern suburbs carry their own conditions worth pricing in. On the established blocks through Duncraig, Kingsley, Woodvale, Greenwood, Padbury, Hillarys and Sorrento, a lot of the work is pulling out 1980s and 1990s fences that have leaned, rusted or been storm-damaged, and a fair share of those older boundaries are asbestos-cement “Super Six” sheet fences, which are illegal to just smash and dump and must be removed and disposed of by a licensed operator, so budget for that on top of the new fence. Out in the growth corridor, Banksia Grove, Tapping, Butler, Alkimos and Yanchep, it’s mostly fencing fresh blocks on sandy coastal ground, where 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. Anywhere near the coast, from Ocean Reef and Mullaloo up to Mindarie and Alkimos, salt air eats cheap fixings and thin coatings, so pay for the right gauge and a good powder coat. And whatever the job, the cheap quote is usually cheap because it’s thin on footings, gauge 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 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 WA’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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Thin-gauge panels or seconds. Cheap, thin Colorbond or off-brand seconds dent and fade faster, especially near the coast. Ask what gauge and brand of panel and post you are getting, and whether it carries a manufacturer warranty.
- No Dial Before You Dig. Post holes go down where services can run. A fencer who digs without checking for underground power, gas, water or comms can hit a service and leave you with the bill and the danger. A pro checks first.
- 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 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 WA sand and near the coast this is the difference between a fence that stands straight for decades and one that leans in a year.
- 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.
- 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.
- Right fencer for the job. Match the trade to the work: a Colorbond boundary fencer, a glass pool-barrier specialist and a limestone-and-retaining crew each suit different jobs. Ask to see a recent finished job like yours.
- 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. Joondalup Fencing Experts (5.0 from 111) pairs a perfect score with one of the deepest records on the page, which is why it sits on top. We checked the map location of every operator and kept the list to fencers genuinely based in and working the northern-suburbs catchment, leaving off the Perth-wide brands headquartered south of the river or down in Balcatta and Osborne Park.
Which areas does this cover?
Joondalup and Perth’s northern suburbs. That runs across Joondalup, Wanneroo, Ocean Reef, Mullaloo, Hillarys, Sorrento, Duncraig, Kingsley, Woodvale, Greenwood, Padbury, Craigie, Heathridge and Edgewater, out through Wangara and Landsdale, and up the coastal growth corridor through Clarkson, Butler, Mindarie, Banksia Grove, Tapping, Alkimos and Yanchep. Fencing is a service-area trade, so most on this list cover that whole 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 Diamond Glass Pool Fencing ranked so high if it doesn’t do boundary fences?
Because the ranking is driven by genuine Google reviews, and it has gathered more of them (162) than anyone else on the page at a very high rating. It is a glass and pool-barrier specialist, frameless glass, aluminium pool fencing and balustrades, so we’ve kept it in its honest review position but told you plainly what it does. If you want a standard Colorbond boundary fence, look hardest at the general fencing contractors: Joondalup Fencing Experts, All Perth Fencing, Sentry, BV Fencing Solutions, Craftsman, Joondalup Fencing Co and Topline.
How much does a Colorbond fence cost in Perth?
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 40 to 50 metres usually lands somewhere around $3,500 to $7,000 depending on length, ground and access. A taller 2.1m fence, sloping ground, extra-deep footings or fencing over retaining 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.
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 suits a more traditional look but needs more upkeep and doesn’t last as long near the coast. Aluminium slat and tubular fencing is lighter, powder-coated and popular for front fences, 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. 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. It pays to sort the agreement in writing first. 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?
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, 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. A good local fencer will know your council’s rules, 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. 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 suburban 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. Bigger runs, retaining, automated gates 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 northern-suburbs fencers build up reviews, expect this list to shift.
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