The work
What I take on.
Mostly fencing. The rest is work that tends to turn up alongside it. If you can’t find what you need here, ring anyway — it’s usually still me, and if it isn’t, I’ll point you to whoever it is.
The kinds of job
Fencing
Post and rail, netting and stock fencing, deer fencing, boundary and subdivision work, yards and races. Long runs pegged before anything is dug, and strainers stayed or foot-blocked at every corner — which is where cheap fences fail first. Gates hung so they still swing true in a few years. Town sections too: posts concreted and capped, and left tidy on your neighbour’s side as well as yours.
Agriculture
Farm work beyond the fence line — repairs after a rough winter, clearing and levelling, retaining, and the groundwork that goes with a new subdivision. If you are not sure whether it is something I do, ring and ask.
Most jobs are just me. For the bigger runs I bring on a hand, so length is not usually the problem — ring and I can sort the timing with you. Not on the list? Ring anyway.
What it costs
What moves a price.
Two fences the same length can be a long way apart, and it’s usually for reasons you can’t see from the road. These are the ones that matter.
- The ground:Flat and clear is one job. Rock, clay, a slope or a wet corner is another.
- Access:Whether the gear can get to the line, or everything gets carried.
- What’s already there:An old fence to pull out, roll up and take away adds time before I start.
- What it has to hold:A boundary between two lawns and a fence holding cattle are built differently.
- How far:Longer runs work out cheaper per metre. Short ones carry the setup either way.
That’s why the quote is free and done on site — it’s the only way to give you a number that’s actually right. Ring and I’ll sort a time.
Common questions
The things people ring and ask.
Who pays for a fence on a shared boundary?
There are rules covering shared boundary fences in New Zealand, including how costs are shared and what notice a neighbour needs. What applies depends on the situation, so I’ll talk it through rather than guess — and it’s worth speaking to your neighbour early either way.
Do I need consent for a retaining wall?
Depends on the height and what it’s holding back, and the council decides. I’ll check what applies to your job before anything gets built.
How far do you travel?
Waimakariri, Hurunui and Selwyn — and further for the bigger jobs. Whether there is any charge for getting there depends on the job, so ask when you ring.
How far ahead are you booked?
Usually two to three weeks. Worth ringing early if you have a date in mind, but it is always worth asking — things move.
Do you do small jobs?
Yes. There is no minimum — just ring and ask.
Do you take the old fence away?
More than happy to. If the old fence line is clean it goes at no charge. If it is mixed in with rubbish or vegetation there is a dumping charge, and I will tell you before anything is done.