Colorbond Fencing in Toowoomba
Steel sheet fencing for boundaries and privacy, with posts set deep enough to stand up to the wind.
Call 0489 982 376 Price my fence
Each job is passed to one fencer who holds a QBCC licence. They measure, quote and build it.
Why people choose it
Steel sheet fencing in Colorbond finishes is the most common suburban boundary fence around Toowoomba. It does not rot, it does not need painting, termites leave it alone, and a solid sheet gives full privacy between backyards. Most panels come in a set range of colours, so it is worth agreeing one with the neighbour before ordering.
How it goes together
Steel posts are concreted into the ground, top and bottom rails span between them, and the profiled sheets drop into the rails. On a slope the panels are either stepped, so each one sits level, or raked to follow the ground. Stepping leaves triangular gaps at the bottom that need filling with a plinth or a retaining sleeper, so ask how the slope will be handled.
Wind and footings
A solid sheet catches every gust that comes up the escarpment. Post footings need to be deep and wide enough for the height and exposure, and post spacing should suit the panel length rather than be stretched. A fence that leans after one windy winter usually comes back to footings.
Height and approvals
On a residential block, Toowoomba Regional Council treats a fence up to 2 metres above natural ground as self-assessable, so it can go to the boundary without formal approval. Above 2 metres, or where the fence is part of a pool barrier, a building approval is needed. A fence on top of a retaining wall counts the combined height. Corner blocks have a visibility area where the limit is lower.
What the quote should list
- Length in metres and panel height
- Post type, spacing and footing depth
- How the slope is handled: stepped, raked, plinths
- Removal and disposal of the old fence
- Gates, with hardware
Getting it priced
Call 0489 982 376 with the length, height and colour you have in mind. Shared boundary? Read dividing fence rules first, then Colorbond or timber if you are still deciding.
Common questions
Does my neighbour have to pay half?
Generally, yes, for a sufficient dividing fence: Queensland neighbours usually share the cost equally. Anyone wanting more than a sufficient fence pays the extra. If you cannot agree, a written notice to contribute is the formal next step.
Do I need council approval for a fence?
In the Toowoomba region, a residential fence up to 2 metres above natural ground is self-assessable. Over 2 metres, or any fence that forms part of a pool barrier, needs a building approval. Corner blocks have a lower limit near the corner.
Price my fence
Length, height and suburb. A photo of the boundary helps more than a long description.
- Phone hours
- Weekdays, 7am to 4:30pm
- Covering
- Toowoomba, Highfields and Westbrook
- What it costs
- Free. The fencer does the quoting
- Your fence goes to one licensed fencer, not a list of them
- A rough length in metres and a photo of the boundary go a long way
- Ask for posts, footings, sheets or palings and removal of the old fence to be priced separately