Fencing in Kempsey & district
Rural Fencing
around Kempsey
Boundary and stock fences, post and rail, horse fencing and farm gates for acreage and lifestyle blocks. Free quote from a licensed local fencer.
Fencing for Acreage and Lifestyle Blocks
Around Kempsey there are plenty of properties where a back fence means a few hundred metres, not thirty. Rural fencing is a different job, and it pays to have a fencer who does it regularly.
Whether you are fencing a new lifestyle block on acreage at Aldavilla or Dondingalong, replacing a tired boundary, splitting paddocks for horses or stock, or putting up post and rail along the front, the basics are the same: solid strainer assemblies at the corners and gates, posts at the right spacing for the stock you keep, and wire strained properly so the fence stays tight for years.
The country around Kempsey runs from lifestyle blocks on the edge of town to beef cattle and dairy country on the Macleay River flats and up the valley. Wet ground, floodwater that pushes debris against fence lines and termites are hard on strainer posts, so footings, bracing and the choice of post matter. Call 02 5502 1119 to talk it through.
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Tell us a little about the job. A licensed local fencer will call you to arrange a time to measure up.
Proud to Serve the Kempsey region
We take rural fencing 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.
Rural Fencing Options
Plain and Barbed Wire
The most economical stock fence for cattle and long boundaries, on steel pickets or timber posts.
Ringlock and Hinge Joint
Woven mesh for sheep, goats and dogs, often with a plain or barbed wire on top.
Post and Rail
Timber posts and rails for house paddocks, horse yards and property frontages. Can be combined with mesh.
Farm Gates and Grids
Galvanised farm gates hung on proper strainers, plus automatic gate openers with solar power for long driveways.
What Does Rural Fencing Cost?
Rural fencing is priced per metre, and the range is wide. These are typical figures from published 2026 guides.
| Fence | Typical range | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|
| Plain wire stock fence | About $5 to $12 per metre | Number of wires, post spacing, terrain |
| Ringlock or hinge joint | About $10 to $20 per metre | Mesh type, top wire, terrain |
| Post and rail | About $60 to $190 per metre | Timber, number of rails, mesh infill |
| Farm gate, hung | Often a few hundred dollars and up | Width, strainers, access |
Long runs, rocky or hard ground, clearing the fence line and access all change the price. Try the fencing cost estimator, or call 02 5502 1119 for a free written quote.
Get Your Fence Line Quoted
A licensed local fencer will walk the line and give you a written quote. It's free, with no obligation.
Rural Fencing Questions
Does my rural neighbour have to share the cost?
Usually, for a dividing fence. The NSW Dividing Fences Act applies to rural boundaries too, and a "sufficient" fence takes into account how both properties are used, for example whether either side runs stock. See our cost guide.
Do I need to clear the fence line first?
A clear line makes the job faster and cheaper. Some fencers can clear it for you. Check whether any native vegetation rules apply before clearing; your council or Local Land Services can advise.
Can you fence to keep kangaroos or wild dogs out?
Yes. Exclusion fencing is taller with mesh to the ground and costs more per metre than standard stock fencing. Mention it when you get in touch.
How far out do fencers travel?
Fencers in our network cover the Kempsey region. If you're further out, call anyway and we'll tell you straight away whether we can help.
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