Updated October 2026
Sutherland holds some of the oldest housing stock in the Shire, and the fences match. Along the ridge-top streets you will find paling fences that went up in the 60s, 70s and 80s and have been patched ever since. Once the posts rot at ground level there is not much left to fix, and the most common call the fencing contractors we work with get in Sutherland is a straight replacement of a fence that has done 40 years of service.
Being up on the ridge, Sutherland cops the wind. Southerly busters find every loose paling and leaning post, and storm damage jobs spike after a big front comes through. If a storm has flattened a section, see our storm damaged fence page for how insurers and quotes usually work.
Common fence jobs in Sutherland
- Replacing original 60s to 80s timber paling fences at end of life
- Colorbond upgrades where owners want a low-maintenance replacement
- Re-standing or rebuilding wind and storm damaged sections
- New fences and gates around units and older duplexes near the station
What fencing costs in Sutherland
Guide pricing only: Colorbond and timber paling typically run from around $80 to $190 per metre installed, with Sydney jobs often toward the top of that range. Removal and tipping of the old fence adds a little, and sloped sections cost more than flat runs. The fencing cost guide has the detail, and a site quote gives the real figure.
For a shared boundary fence, NSW law generally expects both owners to contribute to a sufficient dividing fence, and most Sutherland replacements end up as a half-share between neighbours. Agree it in writing first. This is general information, not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
My fence is 40 years old and leaning. Repair or replace?
Once posts rot below ground, repairs rarely hold. Most fencers will recommend full replacement of the run, which also resets the clock on the whole fence rather than one bay.
Should I replace timber with timber or switch to Colorbond?
Timber keeps the look of the older streets and costs less up front. Colorbond resists rot and termites and suits owners who want to never paint or repair again. Both are common in Sutherland.
What happens after storm damage?
Make the area safe, photograph the damage, and get a quote before contacting your insurer. Many policies cover fence damage from storms, minus the excess.