Pools · AS 1926
Pool fence rules in NSW, and what actually complies
What a compliant pool safety barrier needs: height, the non-climbable zone, gates and latches, and who signs it off.
Read the note →Boundary · approval
How high can a boundary fence be before you need council approval?
The NSW exempt-development height limits for side, rear and front fences, and when a fence needs a certificate or a DA.
Read the note →Gates · latches
Gates, self-closing latches and why they matter
Why gates fail first, what a self-closing self-latching gate has to do, and how to hang a gate that stays true.
Read the note →Councils · certificates
What councils around Newcastle want to see
Registration, compliance certificates and approval pathways, and what the Newcastle-area councils commonly ask for.
Read the note →Materials · salt
Colorbond vs timber near the water: which lasts?
How Colorbond steel and timber hold up in Newcastle's salt air, upkeep, lifespan and where each one makes sense.
Read the note →Neighbours · cost
Who pays for a shared boundary fence?
How NSW's Dividing Fences Act splits the cost of a shared boundary fence between neighbours, and the fencing notice process.
Read the note →Every fence starts with a measure
The notes are general information. The real answer comes from standing on your boundary. Tell us the job and we'll book a free on-site measure and come back with a fixed written quote.