Rural fencing in Berry
Berry is surrounded by green dairy and lifestyle country below the escarpment. Hardwood post and rail frontages, horse paddocks and grand farm entrances are some of the most popular requests here.
What to check before fencing in Berry
High rainfall and heavy soils around Berry can soften post holes, so ask how strainer and gate posts will be footed. Check with Shoalhaven City Council if your property has any heritage or vegetation constraints before you fence.
Popular fencing jobs in Berry
The most common requests we see for Berry are post and rail fencing and electric paddock and equine fencing. Whatever the fence, it’s only as strong as its strainer assemblies, so ask how corners, ends and gate posts will be set in your ground. If it’s a shared boundary, talk to your neighbour early about sharing the cost.
Typical cost in Berry
As a guide, standard 5-strand plain/barbed wire or hinged-joint stock fencing typically ranges from $28 to $55 per linear metre, depending on terrain, rock drilling requirements and strainer count. The contractor will give you a firm price after walking the line.
As a guide, hardwood post-and-rail typically ranges from $75 to $140+ per linear metre, depending on rail count and timber grade. The contractor will give you a firm price after an on-site inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas near Berry do you cover?+
Berry, Jaspers Brush and Broughton Vale, plus the rest of the Shoalhaven. Call 0415 770 509 if you’re not sure.
Do I need approval to build a fence?+
Many standard rural and boundary fences can be built as exempt development in NSW if they meet the set conditions, but fences in heritage, flood-prone or bushfire-prone areas, fences near waterways or on a road reserve, and any clearing of native vegetation may need approval. Check with Shoalhaven City Council before work starts.
Will my neighbour pay half the boundary fence?+
In NSW, the Dividing Fences Act 1991 generally has neighbours share equally the cost of a “sufficient” dividing fence. On rural land, councils give a wire fence on steel star posts as an example. If you can’t agree informally, you can serve a written fencing notice describing the boundary line, the fence type and the estimated cost. Your neighbour has one month to respond, after which either of you can apply to the Local Court or NCAT for a fencing order. Anything above the “sufficient” standard is usually paid by the owner who wants it. See NSW Legal Aid or the Local Court for the details.
How Shoalhaven Fence Co works
Shoalhaven Fence Co is a local lead-matching service connecting Shoalhaven property owners with independent local rural fencing contractors. When you call or send a request, we pass your details to a local fencing contractor who contacts you to inspect the line and quote. The contractor you’re matched with is responsible for the work, its pricing and any warranties.