With over 18 years of experience in agriculture, conservation, fencing, and earthworks, Trent leads every project with hands-on expertise and uncompromising standards. His leadership, versatility, and commitment to quality drive the business forward and set the tone for the entire team.
Cameron supports project estimation and cost management, gaining practical experience both in the office and on-site. His work ensures accurate pricing and efficient project delivery for all fencing, landscaping, and construction projects.
Under the Fencing Act 1978, neighbours generally share the cost of an adequate boundary fence equally, for most residential properties, that's typically a 1.8m timber paling fence. There is a formal notice process under the Act, but we recommend starting with a friendly conversation to see if your neighbour is willing and able to contribute.
For more guidance, see the Consumer NZ website.
Most properties have boundary pegs marking each corner. If some pegs are missing, you can use property plans to help locate them. Alternatively, you may choose to have your boundary professionally surveyed. We can recommend a trusted surveyor if needed.
Yes, we can split the invoice between neighbours. Please let us know before we invoice you, as we need to set this up in our system first.
We will visit your site to provide advice and recommendations as needed. After this, we'll send you an estimate and an approximate project time frame. If you choose to proceed, we'll make all necessary arrangements.
Please note that work can sometimes be delayed due to weather or material supply issues. We will keep you informed throughout the process.
If clearing vegetation from the existing fence line isn't part of our work, please have this done before we arrive. Keep pets and stock away from the work area while we're on site. And if you know of any private services near the fence line — such as irrigation, power to sheds, or water pipes — please let us know before work begins.
Yes, all our workmanship is backed by a 12-month guarantee, and materials we supply carry the manufacturer's warranty. This doesn't limit your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act. Full details are in our Terms and Conditions of Trade.
Building consent is generally required for:
Retaining walls over 1.5 metres high, or lower walls that support extra load such as a driveway or building (up to 3.0 metres in rural areas if designed by a chartered professional engineer)
Fences or walls over 2.5 metres high
Swimming pool fences, which must meet specific safety requirements
District plan rules can also apply to fence height and placement, so it pays to check with your local council. For Dunedin properties, see the DCC website or ask us and we'll point you in the right direction.
Steel panels are an excellent choice if you want the fence to look the same on both sides.
On sloped sections, panels may need to be cut at an angle to follow the ground's gradient. This can result in some sections being slightly shorter, for example, a 1.8m high fence might be 1.6m in those areas.
No. As long as we can get access to the work area, you don't need to be home. That said, you're very welcome to be there too. Please make sure dogs are secured away from the work area, and occasionally we may need access to power, if so, we'll let you know beforehand.
For residential work, payment is due within 5 days of the invoice date. Bank transfer is our preferred method, and the details are on your invoice. We also accept credit card payments, though processing fees apply and are added to the invoice total, just let us know in advance if you'd like to pay by card.
Give us a call or email, and our team will be happy to help.
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