Preston Fencing — Timber, Colorbond & Slat Installers

Preston is one of Melbourne's most diverse and fast-changing suburbs, with a mix of post-war brick homes, new townhouse developments, and commercial strips along High Street and Bell Street. Whether you're upgrading an older boundary fence on a subdivided block or installing a full perimeter fence on a new build, Prime Perimeter Fencing's crew works across Preston 3072 regularly and understands what works for the area's varied housing stock.

Fencing Permits in Preston - Darebin City Council Rules

Preston falls under Darebin City Council. Before installing or replacing a fence, here's what you need to know:

  • Front fence (non-declared road): Maximum 1.5m high within the first 3 metres of your front boundary. Maximum 2.0m high beyond that point. A building permit is required if you exceed these heights.
  • Front fence (declared road): The maximum permitted front fence height increases to 2.0m — but a building permit is still required. Exceeding 2.0m on any road requires a Council Report & Consent on top of the building permit.
  • Side and rear boundary fences: Maximum 2.0m high. No building permit required for lightweight fences (timber or steel) under 2.0m.
  • Corner allotments: Additional sightline rules apply. Contact us and we'll walk you through what applies to your specific block.
  • Pool/spa barriers: A building permit is always required regardless of fence height.
  • Neighbour cost-sharing: Under the Fences Act (VIC), neighbours typically share the cost of a standard boundary fence 50/50. If you choose a premium upgrade, you cover the difference.

Not sure if your street is a declared road? Our crew can check this for you before we quote.

Popular Fence Styles in Preston

Preston's older weatherboard and brick homes suit timber paling well, particularly on rear and side boundaries where privacy is the priority. Our crew installs treated pine and hardwood options depending on budget and longevity requirements.

Preston's high density of rental properties and investor-owned homes makes Colorbond the most practical choice for boundary fencing. Zero maintenance, long lifespan, and no repainting ever. Monument and Ironstone are the most requested colours across Preston's brick and rendered homes.

Fencing Examples in Preston

Get a Free Fencing Quote in Preston

We service all streets across Preston 3072 — from the High Street corridor through to the residential streets off Gilbert Road and Tyler Street. Call us for a free measure and quote, or fill in the form below.

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