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Fencing & Privacy Screens in Sydney

Privacy from the neighbours, a tidy boundary, or a slatted feature screen, fencing does the quiet heavy lifting in a Sydney yard. See it in place at the right height and material before you commit, then get it quoted by a local.

What it costs in Sydney

$180–$380 $/lin m Supplied & installed timber/composite screen; Colorbond and basic paling are typically less. Indicative 2026 Sydney rates, get your real itemised price by uploading a photo, free.

What's involved

Fencing & screening in Sydney — FAQs

How much does fencing cost per metre in Sydney?

A supplied-and-installed privacy/slat screen runs about $180-$380/lin m. Colorbond and standard timber paling are usually cheaper.

What's the best privacy screen for a small Sydney yard?

Vertical or horizontal slat screens (timber or aluminium) give privacy without boxing the space in; pair with climbers for a green wall. We can render the look.

Who pays for a shared boundary fence?

In NSW a dividing fence is usually a shared cost with the neighbour under the Dividing Fences Act, your landscaper can quote a standard 'sufficient' fence.

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