Most residential fences in Palmerston North cost roughly $190 to $450 per metre installed, depending on the material and the site.
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Steve C.A basic treated pine paling fence is typically $190 to $280 per metre installed. Colorbond and slat fences are higher, pool fences are higher again, and rural post and rail is lower per metre but runs longer.
The ranges below are an estimate only. Costs are always subject to change, and many factors affect the final price. For an accurate figure you need a written quote after someone has seen your site.
Prices on this page were last reviewed in October 2026 and include GST. For a specific type of fence, see the matching page: timber, Colorbond, slat, pool.
Rough ranges per lineal metre, installed, for common residential fences.
Estimate only. Costs are always subject to change and many factors affect the final price. Contact us for an accurate written quote.
Estimate only. Costs are always subject to change and many factors affect the final price. Contact us for an accurate written quote.
Estimate only. Costs are always subject to change and many factors affect the final price. Contact us for an accurate written quote.
Estimate only. Costs are always subject to change and many factors affect the final price. Contact us for an accurate written quote.
Estimate only. Costs are always subject to change and many factors affect the final price. Contact us for an accurate written quote.
Estimate only. Costs are always subject to change and many factors affect the final price. Contact us for an accurate written quote.
Estimate only. Costs are always subject to change and many factors affect the final price. Contact us for an accurate written quote.
Estimate only. Costs are always subject to change and many factors affect the final price. Contact us for an accurate written quote.
Indicative ranges, installed, GST included. Prices last reviewed October 2026.
Longer fences cost more in total, but the per-metre price often drops slightly on bigger runs.
A 1.8 m fence uses more material and heavier posts than a 1.2 m one.
Treated pine, Colorbond, aluminium and hardwood have very different costs. Capping and rebates add more.
Rock, clay, high water table and steep sections slow the job down and can change footings.
If we cannot get a barrow, digger or materials close to the line, labour time goes up.
Taking out posts, footings and waste is a separate cost.
Gates are priced separately, and driveway gates cost far more than side gates.
Pool barriers and some retaining combinations need consent and extra detail.
Enter your fence details for a rough range. It is a guide, not a quote.
Estimate only. Costs are always subject to change and many factors affect the final price. Contact us for an accurate written quote.
Ranges are per lineal metre, installed, GST included. Prices last reviewed October 2026.
Three typical jobs, using the ranges above.
| Job | Calculation | Rough total |
|---|---|---|
| 20 m timber boundary fence, old fence removed | 20 m × $190–$280 plus 20 m × $15–$40 removal | $4,100 – $6,400 |
| 12 m timber slat front fence with one gate | 12 m × $280–$450 plus one gate $700–$1,600 | $4,060 – $7,000 |
| 18 m aluminium pool fence with gate | 18 m × $250–$420 plus gate $600–$1,400 | $5,100 – $8,960 |
| 30 m post and rail with one double gate | 30 m × $85–$170 plus gate $1,200–$3,500 | $3,750 – $8,600 |
Estimate only. Costs are always subject to change and many factors influence the final price. Contact us for an accurate written quote.
If the fence is on a shared boundary, the Fencing Act generally expects neighbours to share the cost of a standard fence equally. The notice process and exceptions are in our who pays for a boundary fence guide.
A written quote is the best starting point for that conversation. It shows exactly what the fence costs and what is included.
A standard timber paling fence is roughly $190 to $280 per metre in Palmerston North. Other types vary. This is an estimate only and costs are always subject to change. Many factors affect the final price, so contact us for an accurate written quote.
The ranges on this page include GST. Your written quote will state this clearly.
It is a rough range based on common price drivers. Your site, access and chosen materials will change the real number, so use it to plan and get a written quote for the figure.
Pool barriers have strict requirements for height, gaps and gates, and they usually need consent. The materials and hardware cost more.
Not unless the quote says so. Removal is priced separately so you can see it.
Choose treated pine over premium materials, skip the capping, leave removal to yourself and talk to your neighbour about sharing the cost. Get at least two written quotes.
No. The measure up and written quote are free.
Deposit terms are covered in your quote. Ask us when you book the measure up.
Material prices change, so quotes carry a validity period, which is stated on the quote.
Photos help for a ballpark, but an accurate price needs a site visit.
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