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What Fencing Covers in Queensland

Fencing covers the supply and installation of the fences and gates that bound and divide a property, along with the repair and replacement of those that have failed. It takes in boundary fences between neighbours, front fences and gates, pool fences, privacy screens, rural and acreage fencing, and the gates that go with all of them. The work is partly practical, marking a boundary and keeping things in or out, and partly about privacy, safety and how the property presents. A good contractor looks at the boundary, what the fence has to do, and the ground it sits on, before recommending a fence. The result is a fence that does its job and stands up to the climate for years.

The scope ranges from a single repair to fencing a whole property. At one end is replacing a few rotten palings or refixing a leaning post, and at the other is fencing an entire acreage block or installing a full pool barrier to the safety standard. In between sit the everyday jobs of a new boundary fence, a privacy fence along the back, a gate to match, or swapping a tired timber fence for low-maintenance Colorbond. The right approach depends on the boundary, the budget and what the fence is for. The boundary, the budget and the purpose between them point to the fence.

Who does the work is usually a dedicated fencing contractor, though related trades overlap. A fencer handles most boundary and pool fencing, a welder or metal fabricator makes custom steel and aluminium work, and a landscaper may include fencing within a larger garden project, while gates and automatic gates can bring in further trades. For fencing work above the relevant value there is also a licensing dimension. A capable contractor is clear about the material, the boundary and any neighbour or pool-safety issues before starting, rather than discovering them midway. The right trade depends on the fence and the setting, from a fencer for a boundary to a metal fabricator for custom steel. Matching the contractor to the work is part of getting a good result.

The sections that follow set out what fencing costs in Queensland in 2026 and the things that matter most here, starting with the two legal threads that run through it. They cover fence types and materials, the dividing fences law that shares cost with a neighbour, the pool fencing rules, boundaries and surveys, the coastal and cyclone conditions, footings, gates and screening. The aim is to leave you able to brief a contractor, share cost fairly with a neighbour, and judge a quote on what matters rather than only the price per metre. They also cover boundaries and surveys, fences on retaining walls, gates, privacy and screening, licensing and maintenance. The pricing section sets out what fencing costs in Queensland in 2026. Taken in order, the guide runs from the materials and the law, through the climate and the footings, to what a fence should cost.

Fence Types and Materials

The material sets the look, the cost, the maintenance and how a fence copes with the climate. Timber paling is the classic privacy fence, warm and traditional and relatively economical, but it needs ongoing maintenance against sun, rot and termites, with treated pine for posts and hardwood or treated pine palings the common choices. Colorbond steel is the low-maintenance favourite, giving a solid privacy fence in a range of colours that does not need painting, with coastal grades available for salt exposure. Each suits a different priority, from the look of timber to the easy life of steel. Timber rewards the look-conscious owner willing to maintain it, while Colorbond suits those who would rather forget the fence exists. The choice between them is as much about upkeep as appearance.

Metal and glass cover the more open and decorative end. Aluminium and tubular fencing is light, rust-resistant and well suited to pool and front fencing where you want to see through it, while glass pool fencing gives an unobstructed view at a higher cost. Wrought-iron-style tubular steel suits a more decorative front boundary. These materials trade the solid privacy of timber or Colorbond for openness, security or a particular look, which is exactly why the choice follows what the fence is for. Openness or privacy is usually the first thing to settle.

Rural and acreage fencing is a category of its own. Post-and-rail, wire, and stock fencing cover large boundaries economically and suit horses, livestock or simply marking a big block, with the design following the purpose and the animals involved. This is different work again from a suburban privacy fence, both in materials and in the scale. A contractor experienced in rural fencing approaches an acreage boundary quite differently from a backyard. The scale changes the methods, the materials and the cost per metre entirely. An acreage boundary is a different trade from a suburban privacy fence.

Matching the material to the job and the setting is where a good contractor earns their fee. A timber fence for backyard privacy, Colorbond for a low-maintenance boundary, aluminium or glass around a pool, and a coastal grade near the sea are each the right answer in their place. The brands behind these materials, such as Colorbond steel, are familiar across Australian fences, though the installation matters as much as the product. A contractor who asks what the fence is for and where it sits before recommending a material is thinking about the right things. The setting almost always points to the right material.

Dividing Fences and Your Neighbour

A fence on a shared boundary is a dividing fence, and in Queensland the cost is usually shared between the neighbours. Under the Neighbourhood Disputes legislation, adjoining owners are generally each liable to contribute to a sufficient dividing fence, which most often means splitting the cost of a standard fence equally. This is one of the most useful things to understand before fencing a boundary, because it can halve your cost, and it is set out in the framework published by the Queensland Government. A boundary fence is rarely something you simply pay for alone. Understanding this before you start can change the budget significantly. A boundary fence is, in law, usually a joint project rather than a solo one.

The catch is that you generally have to follow the process to claim a contribution. To ask a neighbour to share the cost, you give them a formal notice setting out the proposed fencing work and the cost, and the two of you try to agree on the fence and the split before the work starts. Doing the work first and then asking for money afterwards is a common and avoidable mistake, since the right to a contribution rests on following the process. Agreeing in advance, in writing, is what protects both the fence and the friendship. A handshake backed by a written notice is the safest path.

What counts as a sufficient dividing fence depends on the neighbourhood and what is reasonable, not on what one owner happens to want. A standard fence that suits the area is what the cost-sharing covers, so if one neighbour wants something grander, they generally pay the difference, and if the owners cannot agree at all, the matter can be decided by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The dispute-resolution pathways for these matters are administered through the Department of Justice. Knowing this keeps a fencing project from turning into a neighbour dispute. The law sets a fair default, but it works best when neighbours simply agree. Reaching for the tribunal is the last resort, not the first step.

For most people the practical path is simple courtesy backed by the process. Talk to the neighbour early, agree on the fence and the cost, put it in writing through the proper notice, and only then start the work, which keeps everyone on the same page and the cost fairly shared. A good fencing contractor is familiar with how dividing fences work and can help you understand the process, though they are not a substitute for legal advice. Handling the neighbour side properly is as much a part of a boundary fence as the fence itself. Handle the neighbour well and the fence looks after itself.

Pool Fencing and the Law

Pool fencing is not an ordinary fence but a safety barrier governed by strict law, because its purpose is to stop young children drowning. In Queensland every pool, including many portable and inflatable pools above a certain depth, must have a compliant barrier that meets the pool safety standard, and the rules are detailed and firmly enforced. The barrier requirements are built on AS 1926.1, the pool safety standard published by Standards Australia, with Queensland-specific requirements on top. This is the one fence where getting it exactly right is a matter of law and of life. The stakes are why the rules are detailed and the enforcement firm. A pool fence is the one boundary where approximately right is not good enough.

The detail of a compliant pool barrier is precise and unforgiving. The fence must be a minimum height, generally 1200 millimetres, with gaps small enough that a child cannot squeeze through, a non-climbable zone clear of anything a child could use to climb over, and a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and opens away from the pool. Each of these exists because children find the one weakness in a barrier, which is why a pool fence is measured to the millimetre rather than approximately. A gate propped open or a climbable object left near the fence defeats the whole thing. A child finds the one gap a barrier leaves, every time.

Beyond the barrier itself, Queensland has a register and certificate system. Pools must be listed on the state pool safety register, and a pool safety certificate, issued by a licensed pool safety inspector, is required when a property with a pool is sold or leased, with the framework administered through the Queensland Government. Non-compliant pool fencing is an offence carrying real penalties, quite apart from the danger it represents. Treating pool fencing as a serious legal and safety matter, not just another fence, is essential. The register and the certificate exist precisely to keep barriers compliant over time. Treating them as paperwork to ignore is a costly mistake.

For the home owner, the message is to use a contractor who knows the pool safety rules inside out. A specialist pool fencing installer builds to the standard and understands the height, gap, non-climbable-zone and gate requirements, which is exactly what a general fence builder may not, and glass pool fencing has its own detailing again. Where the existing barrier is non-compliant, fixing it is both a legal duty and a genuine safety priority. A pool fence done properly is one less thing to worry about with children around water. Around a pool, the fence is the last line of defence.

Boundaries, Surveys and Encroachment

A fence should sit on the actual boundary, and knowing where that is can matter more than people expect. The legal boundary is not always where an old fence or a hedge sits, and building a new fence in the wrong place can create an encroachment that causes a dispute later, so where the boundary is uncertain a survey settles it. For a straightforward replacement on a long-established line both neighbours accept, this is rarely an issue, but for a contested or unclear boundary it is worth resolving first. Getting the line right at the start avoids an expensive argument down the track. A boundary settled on paper is one that cannot be argued about later. The survey is cheap against the cost of a contested line.

Encroachment is where a fence, or what it encloses, crosses the boundary onto a neighbour's land. An old fence built slightly off the line, or a new one placed by guesswork, can quietly annex or give away a strip of land, which becomes a problem at sale or when a neighbour objects. This is part of why agreeing the line with the neighbour, and surveying it where there is doubt, matters on a dividing fence. A fence on the agreed, surveyed boundary is one that will not come back to bite anyone. A surveyed line is one no future owner can argue with.

For most suburban replacements, the practical approach is sensible rather than fraught. Where the existing fence is on a line both neighbours have long accepted, replacing it on the same alignment is usually fine, while any real doubt about the boundary is worth clearing up before building. A good contractor will flag an obviously questionable line rather than just building where the old one was. Resolving the boundary properly, when it matters, is cheaper than moving a fence later.

Coastal Salt, Sun and Cyclones

The Queensland climate is hard on fences, and the right material and build depend on where the fence is. Near the coast, salt-laden air corrodes metal, so steel needs the right protective coating or a coastal grade, and aluminium or properly finished materials suit the most exposed sites, because an ordinary steel fence near the surf can rust years before its time. The closer to the sea, the more this matters. Choosing a material and finish for the coastal exposure is the difference between a fence that lasts and one that streaks with rust. The salt does its work slowly but relentlessly on the wrong metal. Specifying for the exposure is what keeps a coastal fence sound.

In the cyclone-prone north, wind is the design driver. Fences in cyclone regions need to be built and fixed to cope with high winds, which means deeper, stronger footings and appropriate fixings, and a solid privacy fence in particular acts like a sail in a big blow if it is not properly anchored. A fence built for a calm southern suburb is not necessarily built for a North Queensland wet season. A contractor who builds for the local wind conditions is giving you a fence that stays up when the weather turns. A solid fence acts like a sail if it is not anchored for it.

The sun and the wet add their own wear across the state. Strong ultraviolet light fades and degrades timber and finishes, the wet season tests footings and drainage, and termites threaten timber posts in ground contact, so material choice and maintenance both have to account for the conditions. A timber fence here needs more upkeep than the same fence in a milder climate. Building and finishing a fence for the Queensland conditions, rather than ignoring them, is what gives it a long life.

Footings, Posts and Reactive Soils

A fence stands or falls on its posts, and the posts stand on their footings. The posts are usually set in concrete footings dug to a depth that suits the fence height, the soil and the wind, because a fence is only as stable as the footings holding its posts upright. Footings that are too shallow or too small let a fence lean, sag or blow over, which is why the unseen footing matters as much as the visible fence. A concreting approach to the footings is part of a fence that stays true. The footing is invisible once the fence is up, which is exactly why it is tempting to skimp on. The strength of the whole fence rests on what is below the ground.

Queensland soils and conditions shape how the footings are built. Reactive clay that swells and shrinks with moisture can move a poorly footed post over time, rocky ground slows the digging and changes the cost, and cyclone areas need larger, deeper footings to resist the wind, so the footing is matched to the ground and the exposure. A contractor who digs proper footings for the soil and the conditions is building a fence that holds, while one who skimps on them is building in a future lean. The ground below the fence is part of the job, not an afterthought. Skimp on the footing and the fence leans within a year.

Timber posts bring the extra question of termites and rot. A timber post in ground contact needs to be properly treated for in-ground use, or it will rot and be attacked by termites over time, which is why treated posts, or steel or concrete posts, are used where durability matters. Getting the post material and treatment right is what stops a fence failing from the ground up. A fence with sound, well-footed, durable posts is one that will not need redoing for a long time.

Fences on Retaining Walls

A fence on top of a retaining wall is a common situation on Queensland's sloping blocks, and it needs to be designed as one job. The retaining wall holds back the ground and the fence sits above it, but the fence posts and their loads have to be accounted for in the wall, since simply bolting a fence onto a wall that was not built for it can overload the wall or leave the fence poorly anchored. Where a fence and a retaining wall meet, the two are really one structure. Planning them together is what gives a result that is both stable and safe. A fence simply bolted to a wall built without it in mind is a problem waiting to appear. Designing the two together is what avoids it.

The height created by a retaining wall can also bring barrier requirements into play. Where a retaining wall creates a drop of more than a metre, the fence or barrier on top may need to meet the safety requirements of a fall barrier, not just be a simple boundary fence, which affects its height, strength and design. This is the same fall-protection thinking that applies to decks and balconies. A contractor who recognises when a boundary fence on a wall is also a safety barrier is building it correctly. A boundary fence above a drop is a safety barrier too.

For these jobs, the fencing and the retaining often come from the same project or coordinate closely. A retaining wall builder who understands the fence going on top, or a fencing contractor who works with the retaining, gives a better result than treating them as separate afterthoughts. The connection between the two is where problems appear if they are not planned together. Sorting the wall and the fence as one piece of work is what avoids an overloaded wall or a wobbly fence.

Gates and Automatic Gates

A gate is the part of a fence that moves, which makes it the part most likely to give trouble. A gate has to be built and hung properly to swing true and latch reliably for years, and a poorly made or badly hung gate sags, drags and rattles loose long before the fence around it fails. Matching the gate to the fence in material and look, and building it to take the daily use, is what gives a gate that just works. The gate is where the care in a fencing job shows most clearly. A gate that swings true and latches cleanly is the sign of a careful builder. A sagging, dragging gate is the first thing to fail on a rushed job.

Gates serve different purposes, and the design follows the use. A pedestrian gate, a wide vehicle gate, a pool gate that must be self-closing and self-latching to the safety standard, and a secure front gate are each built differently, so the gate is designed for what it has to do. A pool gate in particular is a safety-critical item with strict requirements, quite different from a garden gate. Getting the right gate for the purpose is part of a properly thought-out fence. The pool gate, in particular, is a safety item, not a convenience.

For driveways and larger entrances, automatic gates add convenience and security. A motorised sliding or swing gate lets you open the entrance without leaving the car and adds a layer of security, but it brings in the gate motor, the wiring and the safety sensors that stop it closing on something. A dedicated automatic gate and driveway gate specialist handles the automation, while a fence and gate installation contractor covers standard gates. Choosing the right level of gate for the entrance is part of getting the fence right.

Privacy, Height and Screening

Privacy is one of the main reasons people fence, and height is where it meets the rules. A standard boundary fence has a height that suits the area and the dividing-fence cost-sharing, and going taller for extra privacy may take the fence beyond what counts as a standard dividing fence or trigger local height limits, so it is worth checking before building tall. A neighbour is generally only obliged to share the cost of a standard fence, not a tall privacy screen one owner wants. Knowing where the standard ends and the extra begins keeps the cost-sharing clear. The standard fence is what the neighbour shares; the extra height is usually on the owner who wants it. Knowing that line avoids an awkward conversation later.

Screening extends privacy above or alongside a fence. A lattice or slat screen on top of a fence, or a separate privacy screen, can add height and block a sightline without building a solid wall, and these are popular for screening a deck, a pool area or an overlooked yard. The same height and neighbour considerations apply, so a screen that towers over a boundary can still cause friction. A well-judged screen adds privacy without provoking a dispute. A screen that towers over a fence can still cause friction.

Front fencing balances privacy against the look of the street and any local requirements. A front fence is more about presentation, security and a degree of separation than full privacy, and many areas have expectations or rules about front fence height and openness, so a low front fence or an open style often suits better than a high solid one. The front boundary is where the property meets the street, so its fence is as much about appearance as function. Getting the front fence right lifts the whole frontage.

Licensing and Who Does It

Fencing work above a certain value is licensed building work in Queensland. A fencing contractor doing work over the relevant threshold should hold the appropriate licence overseen by the QBCC, which is worth checking for anything beyond a minor repair. Small jobs may fall below the threshold, but a full boundary fence or a pool barrier is significant work where licensing and proper practice matter. A contractor should be clear about their licensing for the size of job. The threshold turns on the value of the work, which a contractor should know without prompting. Anything beyond a minor repair is worth checking.

Pool fencing deserves particular care on the licensing and competence front. Because a pool barrier is a safety-critical, legally regulated structure, it should be built by someone who genuinely knows the pool safety standard and the Queensland requirements, not treated as just another fence. A pool safety inspector, separate from the installer, is the person who certifies compliance. Using an installer who understands the rules, and getting the barrier certified, is what makes a pool fence both lawful and safe. The inspector who certifies it is separate from the installer.

Beyond licensing, competence, insurance and a track record are what matter. A fencing contractor should build to last, carry public liability insurance, and have a history of fences that have stood up, all of which an established operator confirms without fuss. The skill of setting footings, building square and hanging gates that work is not guaranteed by a licence alone. Choosing a contractor on demonstrated quality, as well as the right licensing, is what gives a fence you do not have to think about again.

Maintenance and Repairs

How much maintenance a fence needs depends heavily on the material. A timber fence needs periodic attention against the sun, rot and termites, including painting or staining to protect it, while Colorbond and aluminium are largely maintenance-free beyond the occasional wash. Choosing a low-maintenance material is a way of buying back the time and cost that upkeep would take, which is part of why Colorbond is so popular. Knowing the upkeep a material needs before choosing it avoids a surprise later. The upkeep a material needs is part of its true cost, not just the price to install. A cheaper fence that demands constant attention is not always the cheaper fence.

Repairs keep a fence going rather than replacing it whole. Replacing a few rotten palings, refixing a leaning post, rehanging a sagging gate, or re-coating a tired timber fence can extend its life for years at a fraction of the cost of a new one, and a sound fence with a few faults is usually worth repairing. Where the posts are gone or the rot is widespread, replacement is the honest answer, and a contractor should advise which makes sense. Fixing the right faults early keeps a fence from becoming a replacement job.

Protecting a timber fence is the maintenance most often neglected and most rewarding. A coat of paint or stain shields timber from the sun and the wet that would otherwise grey, crack and rot it, and keeping up that protection is what lets a timber fence reach its full life. A dedicated fence painting and staining service handles exactly this. A little upkeep on a timber fence is far cheaper than the early replacement that neglect brings.

What Drives Fencing Pricing in Queensland

Fencing pricing follows a few clear drivers, and understanding them helps you read a quote rather than just compare per-metre rates. The first is the material and height, because a standard timber or Colorbond fence is far cheaper per metre than aluminium, glass or a tall privacy fence, and the choice should follow the purpose and the setting. The second is the ground and the site, since flat, clear, accessible ground is quick while a sloping or rocky block, or one needing the old fence removed first, adds real labour and footing cost. A quote that sets out the material, the length and the site lets you see what you are paying for. The contractor who walks the boundary before quoting is giving you a number that holds.

Removal, gates and footings round out the cost. Taking out and disposing of an old fence, the number and type of gates, deeper footings for cyclone areas or reactive soils, and the corrosion protection a coastal site needs all add to the total beyond the basic run of fence. None of this is hidden when the contractor explains it, and a good one walks you through what your particular boundary involves. A price built on a look at the actual boundary is far more reliable than a flat per-metre figure quoted blind. A price given without seeing the boundary cannot account for the slope or the soil. The walk of the line is what turns it into a real number.

The dividing-fence side can change what you actually pay. Where the fence is on a shared boundary and the neighbour contributes under the cost-sharing arrangement, your share may be half the total, which is a genuine and often overlooked saving, so it is worth factoring the neighbour contribution into the picture. A pool fence or a tall privacy fence, by contrast, may sit outside the standard cost-sharing. Understanding which part of the cost is shared and which is yours alone helps you budget realistically.

An honest quote sets the material, the site and the removal out clearly rather than burying them, and the contractor who explains the footings and the boundary is usually the one to trust. When one price comes in well below the rest, the question to ask is what it leaves out, because a cheap quote that uses lighter materials, skimps on footings, or excludes removing the old fence will cost more when the fence leans or the rubbish becomes your problem. Real value in a fence is one that stands straight and lasts in the climate, not the lowest figure per metre. That is the standard worth measuring any quote against.

What to Look Out For

Start with the boundary and the neighbour, because that is where fencing disputes begin. A good contractor will check the fence is going on the agreed line and will be aware of how the dividing-fence cost-sharing works, while an operator happy to build wherever you point, without regard to the boundary or the neighbour process, can set up a problem later. Agreeing the line and the cost with the neighbour first is the single most useful step. A contractor who understands this is one who saves you grief. The neighbour side is where fencing goes wrong more often than the fence itself. A contractor alert to it is one worth having.

Be just as careful with pool fencing and footings. A pool barrier must meet the safety standard exactly, so an installer who treats a pool fence as an ordinary fence is a real concern, and the footings on any fence must suit the soil and the wind, so a contractor who skimps on them is building in a lean. Asking how a pool fence will meet the standard, and how the footings suit the ground, separates the careful from the casual. These are the points where corners cut do not show until later.

Watch what the quote includes beyond the run of fence. Removing and disposing of the old fence, the gates, the footings and the corrosion protection for a coastal site are all easy to leave out to make a price look sharp, and a quote that omits them is not really cheaper. The cheapest figure often turns out to skip the removal or use a lighter material than the conditions need. Confirming exactly what is and is not included turns a headline per-metre rate into a real comparison.

Beyond the specifics, the ordinary signs still apply. A clear written quote, examples of previous fences, public liability insurance, the right licensing for the size of job, and a straight answer about the boundary, the footings and pool-safety compliance all point to a professional, while a price far below the rest, vagueness about the boundary, or a casual attitude to pool rules point the other way. The consumer protections that sit over the work are administered by the ACCC and the Queensland Office of Fair Trading. Judging a fence on durability, compliance and the boundary, not just price, is what keeps the job sound.

How to Get Useful Quotes

A useful fencing quote starts with a clear picture of the boundary and the fence you want. The rough length, the material you have in mind, the height, whether there is an old fence to remove, and whether it is a boundary, pool or front fence all shape the job and the price. Mentioning the terrain, whether the ground is flat, sloping or rocky, and whether it is a coastal site, helps with the footings and the material. Photos of the boundary and any existing fence let a contractor gauge the job, though fencing almost always benefits from a site visit to measure and check the line. A photo of the boundary answers half the questions in advance.

Be clear about the neighbour and pool situations, because they change the job. If it is a dividing fence, say whether you have spoken to the neighbour and where the cost-sharing stands, and if it is a pool fence, make sure the contractor knows it must meet the safety standard. Mention any boundary uncertainty, a retaining wall, or difficult access. The more the contractor knows up front, the closer the quote lands to the final cost and the fewer surprises arise.

It is worth getting more than one quote, and posting once puts the job to several Queensland fencing contractors at the same time. When the quotes come back, compare what each includes, the material and height, the footings, whether old-fence removal is covered, and the gates, rather than only the per-metre price. The cheapest figure often turns out to use a lighter material, skip the removal, or skimp on footings, and the gap shows the moment you ask. Listing the job on The Quote Yard reaches several contractors in a single step, and asking them all the same questions gives a like-for-like view.

Warranty, Insurance and Australian Consumer Law

Warranty on a fence covers the workmanship and, on a steel or aluminium fence, the material and finish. A properly built fence on sound footings should stand straight and last for years, and a reputable contractor stands behind that work, so a fence that leans, sags or fails prematurely through how it was built or footed is theirs to put right. For fencing that is licensed building work, the protections that come with licensed work apply. Keeping the quote, the invoice and a note of the material and any neighbour agreement protects you if a problem appears.

Insurance matters because fencing involves digging, concreting and sometimes machinery near services and boundaries. A reputable contractor carries public liability insurance covering damage during the work, and an established one confirms it readily, which is reasonable to expect given the potential to strike a service or affect a neighbour's property. A reluctance to discuss insurance is a fair reason to look elsewhere. That cover is part of a professional's overheads, and it is part of what sets an established business apart from a casual one.

Australian Consumer Law sits over the job regardless and cannot be waived. Acceptable quality in goods and due care and skill in the work are the baseline it sets, so a fence that fails prematurely through poor workmanship is not simply your bad luck. Where a dispute cannot be resolved directly, the Queensland Office of Fair Trading and the national consumer regulator provide the avenues for consumers, and the framework is published by the ACCC, while a dividing-fence disagreement with a neighbour follows its own pathway through QCAT. The full range of fencing options across Australia sits on the national fencing hub, and tradespeople looking for work can find paid job leads on the Queensland tradie job leads board and at fencer jobs. Knowing the law, sharing cost fairly, and choosing a contractor who builds to last is what keeps a fence sound and a boundary peaceful.