Boundary Fencing

We need to have new boundary fences installed around our block, how would you approach your neighbours to see if they'd consider making a contribution? Has anyone had any luck with this?

 

First, be sure the fences do need replacing. Are they rotten or would a repair be enough?

Then, just talk to each of the neighbours. Decide how many quotes and what style and height of fence. Decide who will get the quotes.

Then, select a quote. From memory, each neighbour has to sign the fencing order. The fencer will provide separate invoices for each neighbour.

if the neighbours don”t agree to replace the fence you can issue a Notice to Fence (terminology may differ slightly by state). Just follow the process (there will be info or a referring link on your council website (though it is often a state run thing these days).

But remember, if there is a ‘sufficient’ fence in place already, the neighbours don’t have to contribute. And if the fence is in bad repair, they generally only have to pay half of a basic or standard fence. Anything extra that you want will have to be at your cost.

 

Thankyou for the detailed response, gives me a good indication of what to do. We have asbestos fencing, we were going to replace with colourbond fencing so technically they don't need to contribute so I wasn't sure how to approach it with them

 

If it’s in good condition, they may not want to pay half.

On the other hand - it’s asbestos. So even if it’s in good condition and well painted and safe they may still want to remove it. But the cost will be higher. You may need to offer to pay more...