Colorbond fencing · Melbourne's outer east
Steel fencing that looks sharp and asks almost nothing of you. Tell us about your job and we connect you with local fencing contractors who quote it directly.
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Compare three popular fencing profiles and explore the current COLORBOND® steel fencing palette.
Colours shown are indicative only and can vary between screens. Confirm your choice against a physical COLORBOND® steel sample. Profile and colour availability may vary by supplier.
About colorbond fencing
Colorbond is powder-coated steel fencing, and it has become the default boundary fence across Knox, Maroondah and the Yarra Ranges foothills for good reason. It shrugs off Melbourne's swing from wet winters to dry summers, it does not rot or warp like timber can, and the steel is non-combustible, which matters on blocks that back onto bush around Ferntree Gully and the Dandenongs.
It comes in a wide range of colours, so most people match it to their roof or render, or pick a neutral that disappears into the garden. Panels give you a solid, private boundary with good noise reduction from busier streets, and a well-installed run will sit straight for decades with little more than an occasional hose down.
Getting quotes is the easy part. Tell us about your job once and we line up quotes from local fencing contractors. You compare them side by side and choose the one you feel good about. The contractor you pick handles your job from quote to finished fence, so you deal with one local team, start to finish, free and with no obligation.
Why homeowners choose it
No painting, no rot, no regular upkeep. A hose down now and then keeps it looking new.
Powder-coated steel handles sun, wind and rain and holds its colour for years.
Solid panels give you a private backyard and cut noise from busier roads.
Steel does not burn, a real plus on blocks near bush in the Dandenongs foothills.
A broad palette to suit your roof, render or garden, from neutrals to charcoal.
Contractors can step or rake panels to follow sloping blocks common in the area.
In the outer east
Photos are a guide to styles and finishes. Your matched contractors quote your exact job.
Good to know
We never quote prices. That is the contractor's job, and it keeps everything fair and transparent. Cost depends on your length, height, the number of posts, whether the old fence needs removing and how the ground sits. Request your free quotes and local fencing contractors will price your exact job, so you can compare real numbers with no obligation.
A properly installed Colorbond fence commonly lasts a couple of decades or more. The steel is powder-coated to resist rust and hold its colour, so upkeep is minimal. Your contractor can talk you through the warranty on the materials they use.
Yes. On the sloping blocks you see around Boronia and Ferntree Gully, contractors either step the panels down the slope or rake them to follow the ground. When you request quotes, mention the slope and the contractors will factor it in.
Often, yes. In Victoria a dividing fence is usually a shared responsibility between neighbours, and many people split the cost of a boundary fence. That is a conversation to have with your neighbour, and the contractor's written quote makes it easy to agree on a fair share.
Standard dividing fences within common height limits usually do not need a permit, but front fences, taller fences and fences on corners or near easements can. A good local contractor will know the rules for your council and flag anything that needs checking.
Ready when you are
Tell us about your fence once and we line up quotes from local fencing contractors for your colorbond fencing job. Compare them side by side and choose the one you like best. Free for homeowners, and no obligation to go ahead.
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