Best fencing contractors in Morley & Midland (2026)
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These are the best-rated fencing contractors working Morley and Midland, from the established blocks around Morley, Bayswater, Bedford, Embleton and Maylands, across Bassendean, Eden Hill and Ashfield, out through Guildford, Caversham and the Swan Valley, and up toward Midland, Midvale, Swan View and Stratton on the edge of the hills. 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 City of Bayswater, the City of Swan and the Town of Bassendean, whether you want a new Colorbond boundary fence, a pool barrier that will pass inspection, a driveway or automated gate, rural fencing on a Swan Valley acreage block, fencing over a retaining wall on a sloping Midvale or Swan View site, or an old asbestos fence pulled out and replaced. One of the highest-rated names here, Character Gates, is a gates and decorative-fencing specialist rather than a plain 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 Morley and Midland 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 the Bayswater, Swan or Bassendean area? 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. Fencemakers carries by far the deepest record on the page at 468 reviews, and it’s that combination of a high rating and a big, well-tested base that puts it on top.
- Based across Bayswater, Swan and Bassendean, 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 Morley, Midland, Bassendean and Swan Valley catchment. We left off the Balcatta and City of Stirling names to the west, the Landsdale and northern-suburbs brands, the Belmont operators south of the river, and the far-flung regional firms, because a metro-wide star rating tells you little about the crew that would actually turn up to your place here.
- Specialists are flagged, not hidden. A fencing search pulls in gates and decorative-fencing specialists as well as Colorbond-and-boundary fencers. Character Gates ranks high here purely 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 boundary fence you can weigh up the general fencing contractors directly.
- Fencers, not suppliers or unrelated trades. We leave out fencing supply stores, wire and materials wholesalers, stockyards and temporary-fence hire yards, and anything sitting below a real rating and review bar. This is a focused list of the genuine fencing contractors in the cluster, not a padded top ten.
- 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.
Fencemakers
A 4.8 held across 468 reviews is a serious record for a fencer, one of the deepest you’ll find anywhere in Perth, let alone in one cluster. 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 at Malaga and working the whole Bayswater and Swan catchment, this is where we’d start the quoting for most Morley and Midland homeowners 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 ▸Character Gates
A clean 5.0 across 43 reviews is a genuinely strong record, and as the name says this is a crew whose sweet spot is gates and decorative or character fencing rather than a run-of-the-mill Colorbond boundary. If you’ve got a period home through Bayswater, Maylands or Guildford, a heritage streetscape, or you want a proper driveway or automated gate to match, 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 backyard boundary fence you need, the general fencers below will usually be the better first call, but for gates and character work this is a standout on reviews.
View listing & contact ▸JM Fencing
A 4.9 across 23 reviews is a strong, clean record for a general fencing contractor doing the bread-and-butter Colorbond and boundary work most homeowners actually need. Based around Guildford and South Guildford, they’re well placed for the Midland, Caversham and Swan Valley end of the cluster as well as the older Bayswater and Bassendean blocks. Twenty-plus reviews at that rating is enough of a track record to trust, get them on your quoting shortlist alongside Fencemakers, and ask to see a recent Colorbond fence close to the height and run you need with the footings and gauge spelled out in the quote.
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4.4 (20)
4.4 (63)
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 Fencemakers (4.8 from 468) sits on top and the newer, thinner-reviewed operators sit lower even where they also hold a 5.0. It’s why a gates and decorative-fencing specialist, Character Gates, ranks where it does purely on genuine reviews, match the fencer to the job, because gates and character work and a plain Colorbond boundary are not the same task. And it’s why Skilled Fencing Perth and Swan Valley Fencing, on 4.4 averages, sit at the foot of the list despite solid review counts. This is a focused list of eight genuine Bayswater, Swan and Bassendean operators, we don’t pad it out with supply houses or out-of-area brands to hit a round number. As always, get two or three quotes on the same scope before you commit.
Also worth a quote in Morley & Midland
For the deepest record on a standard boundary fence, Fencemakers (4.8 from 468) is the safe first call, it carries far more proven jobs than anyone else in the cluster. For a driveway or automated gate, or decorative fencing on a period or character home, Character Gates (5.0 from 43) is the specialist. For general Colorbond work around Guildford, Midland and the Swan Valley, JM Fencing (4.9 from 23) and Karlka FenceWright (5.0 from 12) are both worth a ring. On a rural or acreage block in the Swan Valley, Swan Valley Fencing (4.4 from 20) knows the longer runs and rural styles. And Better Choice Fencing (5.0 from 7), Mick’s Fencing (5.0 from 6) and Skilled Fencing Perth (4.4 from 63) round out the field. 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. Across Morley and Midland the work splits a few ways: replacing old, leaning or asbestos fences on the established blocks through Morley, Bayswater, Bedford, Embleton and Maylands, fencing new cut-and-fill estates out at Ellenbrook, Caversham and Brabham where retaining often goes in under the fence, longer rural and acreage runs through the Swan Valley at Herne Hill, Caversham and West Swan, and sloping, rockier blocks up toward Midvale, Swan View and Stratton on the edge of the hills. Soil is the big variable here, sandy through the river suburbs but reactive clay and rock in patches toward the hills, and 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, 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 |
| Rural or acreage fencing, post-and-rail or rural mesh (per m) | $40-$120 / m | Style, terrain, run length, gates, stock or pool requirements |
| 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 |
| Retaining wall under a fence (limestone or block, per m) | $180-$450 / m | Height, engineering, drainage, limestone vs besser vs sleeper, site access |
| 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 |
Morley and Midland carry their own conditions worth pricing in. On the established blocks through Morley, Bayswater, Bedford, Embleton and Maylands, a lot of the work is pulling out 1960s to 1980s 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 on the newer estates at Ellenbrook, Caversham and Brabham, cut-and-fill blocks often need a retaining wall under the fence, which is a job in its own right. In the Swan Valley at Herne Hill, Caversham and West Swan the runs get longer and more rural, and toward Midvale, Swan View and Stratton the ground turns rockier and sloping, which lifts footing and retaining costs. 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 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, and these are common on the older Morley and Bayswater blocks.
- 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. Ask what gauge and brand of panel and post you are getting, and whether it carries a manufacturer warranty.
- No plan for retaining or drainage on a sloping block. On the higher, rockier ground toward Midvale, Swan View and Stratton, and on cut-and-fill estate blocks, a fence often needs a retaining wall and drainage underneath. A fencer who wants to run a fence across a slope with no retaining plan can leave you with a wall that bows or a fence that shifts.
- 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 toward the hills 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 gates and decorative specialist and a rural fencing 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. Fencemakers (4.8 from 468) pairs a high score with by far the deepest record 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 City of Bayswater, City of Swan and Town of Bassendean, leaving off the Balcatta and Stirling names to the west, the Landsdale and northern-suburbs brands, the Belmont operators south of the river, and the far-flung regional firms.
Which areas does this cover?
Morley, Midland and the wider Bayswater, Swan and Bassendean area. That runs across Morley, Bayswater, Bedford, Embleton, Maylands, Noranda, Bassendean, Eden Hill, Ashfield, Midland, Midvale, Swan View, Stratton, Guildford, South Guildford, Caversham, Herne Hill, West Swan, Beechboro, Ballajura, Malaga and Ellenbrook. 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 only eight, not a top ten?
Because we only list genuine fencing contractors actually based in and working the Bayswater, Swan and Bassendean area, and we won’t pad the list to hit a round number. A fencing search here pulls in supply houses, wire and materials wholesalers, stockyards, temporary-fence hire yards, and brands headquartered over in Balcatta, up in the northern suburbs or south of the river in Belmont, none of which belong on a list of local fencers. Eight is the honest count of quality operators genuinely in the cluster. If you want the deepest record, Fencemakers is the safe first call.
Why is Character Gates near the top if it doesn’t do plain boundary fences?
Because the ranking is driven by genuine Google reviews, and it holds a perfect score across a solid base. It is a gates, automation and decorative or character-fencing specialist, 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: Fencemakers, JM Fencing, Karlka FenceWright, Better Choice Fencing, Mick’s Fencing and Skilled Fencing Perth. If you want a driveway gate, an automated gate or decorative fencing on a period home, Character Gates is a standout.
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 or rock footings toward the hills, 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 or character look but needs more upkeep. 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. On Swan Valley acreage, rural post-and-rail or rural mesh is common for longer boundaries. 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. Rules vary between the City of Bayswater, City of Swan and Town of Bassendean, 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 Morley, Bayswater, Bedford and Maylands 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 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, rural acreage boundaries, retaining walls, 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 Morley and Midland fencers build up reviews, expect this list to shift.
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