Home fence repair and install tradie

Homeowners, landlords, real estate agents and property managers, plus neighbours sharing a boundary fence.

Fixed quote per job or price per metre of fence, plus materials. Small repairs bring steady work, while full replacements bring larger jobs.

• Basic carpentry and measuring
• Using power tools safely
• Quoting jobs accurately
• Customer service

• Licensing or registration rules vary by state, so check with your state's building or fair trading body
• Public liability insurance, and workers compensation once you hire anyone
• Boundary and dividing fence rules, so check your state's laws and council requirements
• Pool fencing must meet strict safety standards, so check local certification rules before taking this work
• Underquoting materials and time is a common way to lose money
• Contact Before You Dig Australia (the free referral service for underground utility locations) before digging post holes

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your ute or trailer, tools and insurance. Underquoting materials and time is a common way to lose money, so price jobs carefully.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $14,000, depending on how many jobs you take and their size. Plan on at least about 20 hours a week, and remember materials and running costs come out of that revenue.

Check licensing or registration rules with your state's building or fair trading body, boundary and dividing fence rules, and local certification rules before taking pool fencing work. Also check public liability insurance, and contact Before You Dig Australia before digging post holes.