What a fencer can help with
- New timber fences
- Pool fences
- Gates
- Fence repairs
- Retaining and boundary fences
Not on the list? Describe the job anyway and we'll tell you if we can help.
What we check
Before we book a fencer, we check they hold insurance for the work.
What fencing costs in NZ
Published NZ prices, so you know roughly what to expect. Every job is different, so your fencer quotes after looking at it. We check that quote against figures like these.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| New fence, installed, per metreThe site says its 2026 figures exclude GST unless stated. | $90 to $250+Check My Builder NZ cost guide (Build a Fence), 2026 |
| Gate, eachThe site says its 2026 figures exclude GST unless stated. | $400 to $2,500Check My Builder NZ cost guide (Build a Fence), 2026 |
| Fence repair: partial replacement of posts, rails or palingsStarting estimate per job. The source does not mention GST. | $500 to $2,000+Builderscrack, 2025 |
| Fence repair: new gate installationStarting estimate per job. The source does not mention GST. | $1,000 to $4,000+Builderscrack, 2025 |
Before you say yes
Good questions to ask your fencer, and the warning signs to walk away from.
Questions to ask
- Is the fence going on the boundary, and has the neighbour agreed on who pays what?
- Does the fence need a building consent or resource consent at this height?
- Does the price include posts set in concrete, rails, gates, taking away the old fence and rubbish?
- What timber treatment grade are the posts and palings, and what is the warranty?
- Who checks the boundary line, and what if the fence ends up on the wrong side?
Red flags
- They say consent is never needed, without asking how high the fence is or if it is around a pool.
- They build a pool fence without talking about the building consent. Fences that restrict access to a residential pool are not covered by the 2.5 metre exemption.
- A building job of $30,000 or more including GST, such as a large fencing and retaining job, with no written contract.
- The quote does not say what timber, post size or treatment grade is used.
- They want most of the money before any posts are in the ground.
How it works
- Tell us the jobType what needs doing and where. That is all we need to start.
- We call you and checkWhere the trade needs a licence, we check the public register first.
- One local tradie, bookedThey look at the job and give you their own quote.
- A fair priceWe check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ.
Fencing questions
Is it free to find a fencer with GoodTradie?
Yes. You pay nothing to us. We're paid by the pros we match you with, and you pay the tradie for the job as normal.
What do you check before booking a fencer?
We check they hold insurance for the work. You can also look up their business on the Companies Office register.
Will I get several fencing quotes?
No. We book one checked local fencer. They look at the job and give you their own quote.
How do I know the price is fair?
We check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ, using published cost guides. You decide whether to go ahead.
How much does fencing cost in NZ?
New fence, installed, per metre: $90 to $250+ (Check My Builder NZ cost guide (Build a Fence), 2026). Gate, each: $400 to $2,500 (Check My Builder NZ cost guide (Build a Fence), 2026). Fence repair: partial replacement of posts, rails or palings: $500 to $2,000+ (Builderscrack, 2025). Fence repair: new gate installation: $1,000 to $4,000+ (Builderscrack, 2025). Your fencer quotes after looking at the job.
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