Updated October 2026
Loftus sits on the plateau between Sutherland and the Royal National Park, full of solid 60s to 80s brick homes on family-sized blocks. Most fences went up with the houses, which means a steady stream of replacements now: grey palings past their life, rusted gate hinges, and pool fences installed before the current standard. The fencers we work with do a lot of straightforward, well-priced boundary work in streets like these.
Common fence jobs in Loftus
- Full side and rear boundary replacements in Colorbond fencing, the default pick for the suburb's flat-to-gently-sloping blocks
- Aluminium slat fencing front fences to lift the street appeal of older brick frontages
- Pool fence upgrades to the NSW standard on established backyards
- Side gates and automation for driveways and boats, common on Loftus's wider blocks
- Bush-edge rear fencing in steel for homes backing the park side, where rot and embers are the concern
What fencing costs in Loftus
As guide pricing only, Colorbond typically runs from around $80 to $190 per metre installed, with Sydney jobs often toward the top of the range. See the fencing cost guide for what moves the number.
Because most jobs here are shared boundaries, the half-share rule matters: NSW dividing fence rules generally mean your neighbour may be liable for half the cost of a sufficient fence, so knock on the door before you book the job.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a boundary replacement take in Loftus?
A typical side boundary on a flat Loftus block is often done in a day or two once materials arrive, weather permitting.
My neighbour will not split the cost. What now?
NSW has a formal fencing notice process under the Dividing Fences Act. Most disputes settle with a written quote in hand, and a fencer can supply one for exactly that purpose.
Do homes backing the bush need different fencing?
On the park side, steel posts and Colorbond make sense for rot and bushfire resistance, and some owners allow gaps for wildlife movement.