Q. Are we any good?
A. Visit our testimonials page and decide for yourself!

Q. Are we insured?
A. Yes, we have liabilty cover (ask to see certificate) but we haven't had to use it because we're careful!

Q What height will my paling fence be?
A. Either 1.65 or 1.95 metres.

Q. What if one party wants a taller fence than is currently there?
A. Both parties should discuss the new height; then, when agreed to, decide who will pay what proportion of the total.

Q. How many quotes should I get?
A. Three should be adequate, just ensure that you are comparing apples with apples, then choose Select Fences & Gates!

Q. Why should we choose you?
A. Because we work efficiently, we are insured, we wont leave offcuts, cement bags and a trail of damage everywhere, and have 15 years experience.

Q. Who gets the flat side?
A. Usually the fence is replaced with the posts on the same side as they were before, but if it is requested that the new posts be on the other side, then this has to be agreed to by each party before hand.

Q. Will the council pay half?
A. Council are obliged to pay half the costs of boundary fences, which adjoin council land, eg parks, but not along street alignments, laneways etc, unless they are entry points to a park.

Q. How high can a fence be on my property boundaries?
A. Two metres high is the maximum, but a building permit may be required for a front fence, and siting rules may apply. Two metre high front fences are allowed on arterial roads.

Q. What if I want a fence taller than two metres?
A. For fences between adjoining properties, open lattice, up to 500mm can be added to the fence, to a maximum of 2.5 metres.

Q. What happens if an underground service is damaged when digging holes?
A. It is the owners responsibility to inform Select Fences and Gates of all under ground services near the fence line. Owners are advised to phone the free ‘Dial before you dig' service, prior to work commencing.

Q. When can I paint the fence?
A. If it is to be painted on one side only, allow three months for it to dry out, (summer preferably), or one year if it is to be painted on both sides.

More questions? Email alan@selectfencesandgates.com.au