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Straight-talking guides from a working supply yard — what things cost, which materials suit your job, and how to get it right the first time.
A COLORBOND® steel fence in Melbourne typically costs around $75–$130 per metre for materials, or roughly $200–$350 per metre installed. Here is what drives the price and how to get an exact figure for your job.
The NKSM Team
Fencing & steel supplies, Hallam VIC ·
COLORBOND® steel, timber and aluminium each suit different jobs. Steel wins on low maintenance and privacy, timber on natural looks and upfront cost, aluminium on wet or coastal sites. Here is how to pick.
The COLORBOND® steel Classic range runs to 22 colours, from soft neutrals like Surfmist® to dark greys like Monument®. Here is the full palette and a simple way to choose the right one for your fence.
Most standard dividing fences up to 2 m in Victoria do not need a building permit — but front fences, tall fences, pool fences and corner blocks can. Here is what to check before you build.
RHS, SHS, angle, flat and round: the common steel sections and what each is good for. A plain-English guide to choosing the right profile for gates, frames, posts and repairs — and getting it cut to size.
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