The questions we hear most about Colorbond fencing.
How much will a Colorbond fence cost?+
As a broad guide, around $80 to $300 per metre. Where yours lands depends on the length and height of the run, the ground, how easy it is to get to the fence line, and whether you need a plinth or a gate. Our instant quote gives you a tailored range in about a minute, and we follow up with a preliminary quote within 24 hours and an on-site measure before anything's locked in.
Will Colorbond go rusty?+
Colorbond® steel is built with multiple layers of corrosion protection and is engineered for Australian conditions. Kept clean and installed properly, it resists rust for decades — and comes with a BlueScope product warranty.
Can people see through a Colorbond fence?+
Yes — the panels sit flush with no gaps or footholds and look finished from both sides, so you get full privacy without staring at rails and posts.
How long will a Colorbond fence last?+
A well-installed Colorbond fence commonly lasts 20+ years. As with any fence, longevity comes down to the footings and the install as much as the material.
What Colorbond colours can I pick?+
There are 15 colours in the range, from lighter tones like Surfmist and Paperbark through to darker Monument and Woodland Grey, so you can match or contrast your roof and home.
Do I need to ask the council for a Colorbond fence?+
Not for a standard dividing fence. In Queensland, a fence up to 2 m high doesn't need council approval, so 1.5 m, 1.8 m and 2.0 m are all fine. Anything over 2 m, like a 2.1 m fence, needs approval. Pool fencing has its own rules, and a shared boundary fence involves your neighbour. We'll flag anything relevant when we quote.
Can you use my old panels?+
Sometimes. It depends on the job and what condition your panels are in. If they're in good shape, we can reuse them as long as we're putting in new posts. We generally recommend new panels, though, because new steel keeps your warranty. Anything we reuse doesn't come with a warranty.
Will you take my old fence away?+
Yes. Swapping out a tired timber or old steel fence is the most common job we do. We take the old fence down, build the new one, and take the offcuts and rubbish away with us.
How soon can you build my Colorbond fence?+
Generally we're booked about 2 to 3 weeks ahead, sometimes 4 in busy periods. We do anywhere from 20 to 50 site visits a week, so it's first in, first served: once you pay your deposit, your spot is locked in and we'll give you an exact start date.
Do I need to talk to my neighbour?+
On a shared boundary, the conversation with your neighbour is best coming from you. Have a chat before you book, agree on how you'll split the cost, and pick the colour together, since they'll be looking at the other side. It also helps on the day. If your neighbour has a dog and we turn up to an open boundary, they may have to take time off work to keep it safe, and nobody wants that. A quick chat beforehand avoids the hassle, and it's the neighbourly thing to do.
Do you need to get into my backyard?+
Yes. We need a clear path along the whole fence line to dig footings and stand the panels. If access is tight, or there are gardens, sheds or a pool in the way, let us know when you ask for a quote so we can plan around it.
Will you make a mess?+
Some disturbance is unavoidable, because every post needs a hole dug and concrete poured. We work carefully around your garden, clean up as we go, and leave the site tidy when we hand over.
Isn't every Colorbond fence the same?+
The steel might be the same, but the result isn't. A fence that stays straight for twenty years comes down to the part you never see: how deep and square the footings are, and how the posts are set. That's where we take our time, because we're built for what's behind the line.
Is it real Colorbond?+
Every fence we build uses genuine BlueScope Colorbond® steel, made in Australia to Australian Standards. No look-alike substitutes.