Fencing in Kempsey & district

Fence Repairs & Replacement
in Kempsey

Leaning sections, rotten posts, storm damage and old fences that have had their day. Free quote from a licensed local fencer.

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Old weathered timber paling fence leaning with a broken post

Repair It or Replace It?

If only a few posts or panels have gone, a repair is often all you need. If the posts are rotten all the way along, replacing the fence usually costs less in the long run than patching it every year.

Most fence problems start at the posts. Timber posts rot where they meet damp soil, steel posts rust if soil and mulch pile up against them, and posts that weren't set deep enough lean after heavy rain or strong wind. Kempsey's heavy rain, humid summers, wet ground and termites test every fence post.

A fencer will check every post, tell you honestly whether a repair will hold, and quote either way. Call 02 5502 1119 to arrange it.

Storm damage: if a fence has blown over, keep children and pets away from loose sheets and broken palings, which have sharp edges. If the fence was damaged in a storm or by a fallen tree, check your home insurance before you book the repair, and take photos first.

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Proud to Serve the Kempsey region

We take fence repair enquiries from Kempsey's suburbs and river villages out to South West Rocks, Crescent Head, Stuarts Point and Willawarrin. Pick your area to see local information.

Colorbond fence panels blown over after a storm with a fallen branch

Common Repairs

Leaning or Loose Sections

Posts reset or replaced and the fence straightened. Steel posts can often be added alongside rotten timber ones.

Storm and Tree Damage

Bent sheets, snapped posts and crushed sections replaced to match the existing fence where possible.

Palings and Rails

Missing, split or rotten palings and rails replaced, and loose ones re-fixed.

Gates

Sagging gates rehung, new hinges and latches, and pool gates brought back to self-closing and self-latching.

Old Fibro Fences Contain Asbestos

Many older homes in NSW still have fibro (asbestos cement) fences, including the corrugated sheet fences often called "super six". Fibro made before the late 1980s is likely to contain asbestos. While it's intact it is low risk, but breaking, cutting, drilling or water blasting it can release fibres.

In NSW, removing more than 10 square metres of bonded asbestos must be done by a licensed asbestos removalist, and a typical boundary fence is well over that. Many fencers work with a licensed removalist and can organise the removal as part of the job. Please don't try to pull it down yourself. SafeWork NSW has more information.

What Do Fence Repairs Cost in Kempsey?

Repairs vary a lot with the fence and the damage. These are typical ranges from published guides.

Job	Typical range	What drives the price
Small repair (a post or a few panels)	Often a few hundred dollars	Materials, matching the old fence, call-out
Removing an old timber or steel fence	Often $10 to $30 per metre	Length, disposal, access
Removing an old fibro fence, licensed	About $75 to $150 per metre	Length, disposal, minimum charges
Full replacement in Colorbond	$110 to $190 per metre	Length, ground, gates

Prices are a guide only. Try the fencing cost estimator, or call 02 5502 1119 for a free written quote.

Get Your Fence Looked At

A licensed local fencer will check it, tell you whether to repair or replace and give you a written quote.

Call 02 5502 1119 Request a Free Quote

Fence Repair Questions

Who pays to repair a damaged dividing fence?

In NSW, neighbours generally share the cost of repairing a dividing fence, just like a new one. If one neighbour caused the damage, for example a tree on their side fell on it, they may be responsible for the full cost. Legal Aid NSW has a good guide.

Will insurance cover my fence?

Many home insurance policies cover fences damaged in storms or by fallen trees, but wear and tear and rot are usually excluded. Check your policy and take photos before anything is cleared away.

Can you match my existing fence?

Usually close. Colorbond colours and profiles change over the years and timber weathers, so a repaired section may look a little different at first. The fencer will tell you what to expect.

How quickly can someone come out?

It depends on the fencer's schedule and how much storm work is around. If the fence is unsafe or a pool gate won't close, say so when you call.

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Fence Repairs & Replacementin Kempsey