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What does fencing cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical boundary fence 20–40 m

$6,000

Most jobs land between $2,500 and $14,000.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

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Fencing

New fence

single pedestrian gates; a driveway gate is more

Estimated installed price

$4,800

Most jobs like this land between $3,600 and $6,400, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$180–$320 per lineal metre

Timber paling, 20 m$180–$320 per lineal metre$3,600–$6,400
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Posts concreted in, rails, palings or panels, fixings, and the labour to build it.

Not included: Staining or painting, driveway gates, boundary surveys, and rock or very steep ground.

People use Connect for boundary fences, pool fences, retaining walls, gates and rural fencing.

What drives the price

Length and height, paling versus panel versus pool fence, ground conditions for the posts, and gates. Sloping sites take longer.

Example jobs

20 m 1.8 m paling fence$3,500–$5,500
Compliant pool fence, 25 m$6,000–$12,000
Replace a gate and two panels$900–$2,000

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does fencing cost in NZ?

A typical boundary fence 20–40 m is around $6,000 incl. GST, with most jobs between $2,500 and $14,000. Length and height, paling versus panel versus pool fence, ground conditions for the posts, and gates. Sloping sites take longer.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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