Fence Installation Quote Template
Free fence installation quote template for Colorbond, timber, and aluminium fencing. Auto-calculate posts, panels, and concrete per linear metre.
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Or try it on the web →This fence quote template is for Australian fencers pricing typical residential jobs like Colorbond, timber paling, or aluminium slat fences. It’s set up to stop you losing money on the two things most guys get wrong: under-quoting labour for digging post holes in tough ground, and forgetting the cost of dumping the old fence. Get those right, and the rest of the job is pure profit. This guide gives you the numbers to plug into your template so you can quote accurately and move on.
How to Price Fence Installs Per Metre
Most clients want a per-metre price. For a standard 1.8m Colorbond fence, this usually lands between $90 and $130 per linear metre. Labour is the biggest variable. Don't just charge a day rate. Price post hole digging separately, especially if it's rocky or clay soil, as that can double the time. A fair labour rate is around $80-$100 an hour. Factor in a 10% margin on materials from suppliers like Lysaght or Bunnings Trade. Using an app like QuoteMate helps pull real-time prices so you're not quoting off an old catalogue.
Line Items That Get Left Off a Fence Quote
Forgetting site prep and disposal will kill your profit. Always include a line item for removing the old fence and another for tip fees, which can be $150+ per ute load. Is access tricky? If you’re carting materials up a steep driveway or through a house, add a labour charge for it. Council approval is another one. Most fences over 2 metres high need a permit, which is a cost you should pass on to the client. Finally, specify a provisional sum for hitting rock or pipes underground. It protects you from unexpected excavation costs.
Materials Included
- Fence panels or palings
- Steel or timber posts
- Concrete for post footings
- Rails and brackets
- Gate and hinges
- Caps and rivets
Quoting Steps
- 1Measure boundary length and access
- 2Choose fence type (Colorbond, timber, aluminium)
- 3Calculate posts, panels, and rails
- 4Add gates and hardware
- 5Include post hole digging and concrete
- 6Generate branded PDF quote with GST
Frequently Asked Questions
A safe bet is 10% for waste on timber palings to cover for splits, knots, and cutting to size. For a 20-metre fence, order 22 metres worth of timber. This buffer stops you from having to make a second trip to Bunnings Trade for just a few palings, saving you time and money. Always round up your material order.
Price per hole, not just as part of a day rate. For easy sandy soil, you might charge $25-$30 per hole. For heavy clay or rocky ground that needs a motorised auger, it should be closer to $50-$60 per hole plus any machine hire costs. This protects your margin if a 'quick job' turns into a full day of digging.
For a standard boundary fence, you must follow local council rules on height and placement. However, if the fence is part of a pool barrier, you must build and quote it to meet AS 1926.1. Getting this wrong can mean having to tear it down at your own cost, so always check the specific pool safety rules first.
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