Thief Attack- Need Fencing Solution

justanick on 18/12/2023 - 04:55

Guys just a day before we were going overseas we found someone tried breaking into our property. We bought a house recently and one side towards the street is this old cheap tree branch like fencing. The one only privacy we get are of huge honey suckle plants that covered the fence.

We had to leave overseas but informed our neighbours. Changed the outdoor camera angle that’s all.

We would like to replace the existing fencing and get some solution. How much are we talking about installing per meter timber or colour bond fencing and ensuring our plants are protected while installing?

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  • Kaz0551 on 18/12/2023 - 05:22
    +10

    It's going to depend where you live… Grabbing three quotes from your local fencers will give you the best idea.

  • justanick on 18/12/2023 - 05:55
    -8

    I’m in Sydney South West.
    Any clue difference of price between timber and ColourBond?

    • Thrift on 18/12/2023 - 06:41
      +3

      If you can do the work yourself (there are plenty of step-by-step guides and videos on the internet) you can get the Colorbond components from Bunnings for ~$142 per panel. Works out ~$60/m.

      • Protractor on 18/12/2023 - 10:21
        +8

        Guy can't even google and you expect him to build something? Thanks for the chuckle

  • franco cozzo on 18/12/2023 - 06:26
    +4

    just go colourbond….the shit lasts forever and looks good as long as you dont bash the crap out of it and dent the panels

  • Muzeeb on 18/12/2023 - 07:00
    +12

    So much drama for what is essentially a fencing quote request. FFS.

    • franco cozzo on 18/12/2023 - 07:09
      +4

      op knows…."THIEF ATTACK!!!!"
      gets the punters in….

    • DashCam AKA Rolts on 18/12/2023 - 07:53
      +11

      When you want a fencing quote, you always come to Australia's premier insurance advice site.

      • Muzeeb on 18/12/2023 - 08:08
        +7

        That makes fence. Cheers

      • Thrift on 18/12/2023 - 09:40
        +6

        Can't make a fence without a fence post.

  • Dollar General on 18/12/2023 - 07:42
    +2

    $4672 + GST for colourbond. I need 50% deposit upfront

    • djones145 on 18/12/2023 - 07:49
      +1

      damn ur quote beats mines
      i charge $4673 + GST (although cash in a brown paper bag means GST freeeee)

  • boomramada on 18/12/2023 - 08:33
    +4

    Since OP in South West and in a hurry, it be around $5300 + GST, I need to buy some materials first, so I need at least $4000 up front. Or we can do less for cash.

  • Sye on 18/12/2023 - 08:54
    +3

    Boiling water will be cheaper.

  • Sye on 18/12/2023 - 09:06
    +5

    ensuring our plants are protected

    What type of plants? Asking for a friend.

    • DashCam AKA Rolts on 18/12/2023 - 09:19
      +3

      Seedlings, 420 of them.

    • Protractor on 18/12/2023 - 22:01

      My guess is really strong valerian

  • coffeeinmyveins on 18/12/2023 - 09:22
    +4

    Yet another post from someone who has the means and money to buy a house in Sydney but doesn't have the ability to google. I laughed at your reply asking for the difference between timber and colorbond.

    Truly amazing.

    • Protractor on 18/12/2023 - 10:19

      Truly predictable.IMO

  • TheBilly on 18/12/2023 - 09:35

    Last time I did colourbond it was about $100 per meter not including extras like retaining wall, sleepers or core holes.

  • AustriaBargain on 18/12/2023 - 10:00

    Cams with flood lights that turn on when detect a person would probably help. Sure they might smash the camera but I bet they'll be scared the house is full of cameras or that police were called.

  • Protractor on 18/12/2023 - 10:16
    +1

    Fencing contractors watch Ozbargain religiously for threads like this so they can add a premium to the quotes. They are all in cahoots, They call it the lazy tax. It's even bigger %, 6 months either side of Xmas.

    Afford new house, cameras and an OS trip?, can pay the lazy tax.

    • plmko on 18/12/2023 - 10:53

      It's why people shouldn't be giving free info so easily. It's a little bit like feeding the Pigeons.

  • jv on 18/12/2023 - 11:09

    Thief Attack

    What if the Thief sues you?

    Do you have insurance?

    • Ridiculous Panda on 18/12/2023 - 11:19
      +1

      Oh why are you late?

      • Protractor on 18/12/2023 - 11:22
        +1

        He's been doing Father Christmas Grinch gigs ?

  • apple2016 on 18/12/2023 - 11:49

    Unless you are going to put up barbed wires / electric fencing, its not going to stop thieves from breaking in!

  • Sye on 18/12/2023 - 12:10

    Fencing Solution RIP

  • justanick on 18/12/2023 - 19:11
    +2

    Wow the level of trolling for someone inexperienced with fencing.
    All I wanted was a solution for privacy as the thief has cut the branch like fencing now the parts of backyard is exposed. We won’t stay here over 10 years so wanted to compare the pricing to purchase and get someone to install timber fencing vs colour bond.
    I’m overseas and thought my OzB team and give me some solutions.

    If there are strong privacy screens to make things economical that would be nice something easy to install by myself.

    Tbh why I came here was I got so much help here for the smallest possible solution that I consult here for everything I feel I need help with.

    • Protractor on 18/12/2023 - 22:00

      Pointing out that you could and should have done what most adults do, (search/ring/visit business) is hardly trolling.
      Just because thousands of other lazy leaners expect forum validation, or online communities to do their leg work, or because they want an audience , doesn't equal trolling. Conversely not doing a simple search for a common issue,and posting on a forum before doing so, is closer to trolling. That's according to most ppl.

      Your last sentence kinda indicates you have given up on the physical world.

      There's an old saying.
      Ask a silly question……..
      It was * literally* made for the age of the internet

      • justanick on 19/12/2023 - 06:06

        I would have done all the above if I was not going back overseas in 6 hours.
        I’m still overseas and worried. I can’t make phone calls but will do so.

        • Protractor on 19/12/2023 - 10:20

          It's called prioritising.

        • boomramada on 19/12/2023 - 11:44

          Put yourself as a trade person, would you be able to give the client a quote based on what you have told us?

  • Euphemistic on 18/12/2023 - 19:40
    +1

    Just drag some of the vines across the space.

    A colourbond fence isn’t really a hassle for someone who wants to get into your property. It’s still easy to jump if you’re reasonably agile.

    • justanick on 19/12/2023 - 06:02

      Thanks mate.

      • franco cozzo on 19/12/2023 - 06:05
        +1

        id also put up a 'KEEP OUT' sign as well…these really work well in conjuction with the vines and will be a bulletproof solution with minimal outlay!!

        • justanick on 19/12/2023 - 06:09

          One side of my house faces a busy street but gets awfully quiet. If I put up the sign I’m sure some idiots walking by will pull it off.
          There was a council sign “No walking” or something like that it was damaged and taken out.

          It’s a great idea to get more vines to cover the fence that was cut. Need to search if I can get similar vines. This was my honey suckle, jasmine plants will be saved.

  • justanick on 21/01/2024 - 04:11

    Can someone please help with my previous post?

  • justanick on 22/01/2024 - 12:40

    I posted another picture. It’s closeup and you can see anyone can see our living room from outside

    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/100944/110007/img_3053…

    Please help us with fixing the fence screen on the the frame.

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