Painted Picket Front Fence
ResidentialOakleigh — Painted timber pickets, plinth
Front fences
Front fences that suit the house and the street.
Picket, slat and steel-and-timber front fences with gates to match. Jake checks your council's height rules on the site visit, so the fence you plan is one you can build.
The fence everyone sees
A front fence sets the tone for the house. It marks the boundary, keeps kids and dogs in, and can add privacy from the street. It's also on show every day, so the straight top line, even gaps and gates that close properly matter more here than anywhere.
Styles
- Picket
- The classic front fence. Open and friendly, painted or natural. Suits period homes and weatherboards.
- Horizontal slat
- Hardwood slats with an even gap. More privacy than pickets at the same height, with a modern line.
- Vertical batten
- Tall, narrow battens, often painted dark. Clean and private without feeling closed off.
- Steel and timber
- Steel posts or frames with timber infill. Slim posts and a crisp finish.
- Gates
- Pedestrian and driveway gates built to match, including sliding and swing automated gates.
Height rules by council
Every council sets its own limit for front fences, usually measured within 3 m of the street. Go over it and you'll need a building permit or council consent. These are the published limits for the councils we work in most. Our area pages have the full rules and a link to each council's page.
- Monash
- Set by your planning zone, so it can vary by street. Taller needs council report and consent.
- Glen Eira
- Building permit over 1.5 m in timber or steel, or over 1.2 m in masonry.
- Kingston
- No building permit under 1.2 m. Over that, check your planning zone.
- Frankston
- Up to 1.5 m, or 2 m on a declared main road.
- Mornington Peninsula
- Up to 1.5 m, or 2 m next to a freeway or arterial road. Masonry over 1.2 m needs a permit.
- Corner blocks
- Most councils limit fences within 9 m of an intersection to 1 m, so drivers can see.
How It Works
From site visit to finished fence.
01
Jake visits the site
A 20-minute site visit. Jake looks at the layout, talks through what you need, and takes measurements on the spot.
02
You get a quote that night
A clear, line-itemised quote — materials, labour, timeline. No surprises, no follow-up calls to "finalise pricing."
03
Same crew builds it
The hands that quoted are the hands that build. No subcontractors, no hand-offs. Jake and the crew, start to finish.
Recent Work
Front fences we’ve built.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does a front fence cost?
It depends on the style, materials, length, height and gates. Jake measures on site and sends a line-itemised quote the same night.
Do I need a permit for a front fence?
Only if it's over your council's height limit, or your property has an overlay, covenant or more than one dwelling. The limits are usually 1.2–1.5 m within 3 m of the street. See the height rules above, or ask Jake on the site visit.
Do I share the cost of a front fence with my neighbour?
No. The Fences Act covers dividing fences between neighbours. A front fence along the street is yours to pay for.
Where We Work
Front fences across Melbourne’s south east and the Mornington Peninsula.
Free Quote
Get a quote for front fences.
Send through the details and Jake will get back to you, usually the same day. He'll book a site visit, measure up and send a line-itemised quote that night.
Give us a call 0421 578 495
Send us an email info@leversfencing.com.au