Big trees and old jarrah fences do not get along. We take out the tired timber in Duncraig and put up something that will not move next time a root pushes.
Duncraig homeowners are pulling out fifty-year-old jarrah and going with Colorbond or slat. Less upkeep, no rot, and it stays straight even with a gum tree leaning over it.
Trees are what make Duncraig a nice place to live, and they are also what wrecks the fences. The suburb went up in the 1970s and the jarrah and treated pine boundaries that came with those houses have had decades of root pressure underneath them. Posts get lifted. Rails twist. Palings split where a branch has rubbed them. Add termites and forty summers of sun and you end up with a fence that is more patch than fence.
Blocks here are generous by Perth standards, which means long boundary runs and often a fence that nobody has looked at closely in years. The ground is sand over limestone, and around the mature trees it is full of root mass. That matters when you are digging post holes. We cut cleanly around roots rather than hacking through them, and where a root has taken over the line we shift the post spacing instead of forcing it. Rushing that part is how you get a fence that leans again within two years.
The same crew does the retaining and the fencing on our jobs, which keeps things simple when a Duncraig block steps down or a garden bed needs holding back before the fence goes on. We come out, measure the whole boundary, tell you honestly what has to go and what can stay, and put a fixed price on it. Nothing gets added later.
Duncraig sits in the middle of our regular run. Carine, Sorrento, Greenwood, Hamersley and Marmion are all close by, so if you have got neighbours or family in any of those wanting the same work, we can look at both jobs on the one trip.
Book a measure while the weather suits. Ring 0426 858 978, tell us roughly what you are dealing with, and we will come out and give you a real number instead of a guess over the phone.
Old jarrah is heavy and it does not come out easily, especially when the posts have been concreted in and roots have grown around them. We do the demolition properly, dig out the old footings and cart the lot away rather than stacking it on your verge.
If part of the run is still sound we will say so. There is no point paying to replace forty metres when thirty of it has another few years in it. What we take out gets replaced the same week wherever we can, so you are not living with an open boundary.
Colorbond is the straightforward swap for a dead timber boundary. Galvanised posts, steel rails and sheeting that never needs oiling, staining or a coat of paint. It handles the shade under a big tree without going mouldy the way timber does.
Standard runs go up at 1.8 metres. On the leafier Duncraig blocks people often go higher at the back for privacy, or add a slat or lattice top so the fence still lets light through. We will bring colour samples so you can hold them against the house before you commit.
Slat fencing suits the front of a Duncraig home where a solid wall of steel would look heavy. Powder-coated aluminium slats give you a screen with gaps, so air moves through and the garden still gets light, but nobody is looking straight into your lounge room.
Aluminium does not rust and does not need painting. Slat spacing is your call, from a tight privacy screen through to a wider decorative gap. It also pairs well on top of a low limestone wall, which is a common look on the bigger blocks here.
We build and replace retaining walls in Duncraig, including limestone block, concrete sleeper and panel-and-post walls. Whether you are levelling a garden bed or replacing an older boundary wall, we assess the existing structure, ground levels and drainage before recommending an approach.
On an established property, nearby trees, garden beds and restricted side access can influence excavation and the construction sequence. If a fence sits above the wall, its support needs to be considered before removal. A leaning or cracked wall needs an assessment of the cause rather than a cosmetic patch.
Limestone offers a block finish that can complement brick homes and gardens. Compare materials on the requirements of your site, including wall height, available space, access and budget. Send photos and approximate dimensions so we can discuss the job before your free on-site measure.
Read about our limestone retaining walls in Perth, compare retaining wall systems or request a Duncraig retaining wall quote.
Wide Duncraig frontages often mean a wide gate, and wide gates are where cheap work shows up fastest. A gate that is not built square will drop within a year, then it scrapes the driveway and stops latching.
Our gates are welded up on a proper frame with heavy hinges rated for the weight. Single walk-through gates, double driveway gates, sliding gates where there is no room to swing, and automated openers if you would rather not get out of the car. Everything is matched to the fence in colour and profile so it looks like one piece of work.
WA Fencing and Retaining delivers complete fencing services and retaining wall solutions tailored to suit your property, budget, and project requirements.
Secure and define your property with strong, long-lasting boundary fencing solutions professionally installed for privacy and security.
Durable, low-maintenance Colorbond fencing designed to withstand Perth conditions while providing a clean and modern finish.
Safe, compliant, and professionally installed pool fencing solutions designed to complement your outdoor area.
Modern slat and aluminium fencing options that balance style, airflow, security, and privacy.
Heavy-duty fencing solutions for warehouses, schools, developments, factories, and commercial sites requiring added security.
Professional retaining wall solutions designed to improve functionality, manage sloping land, and create usable outdoor spaces.
Storm damage, leaning posts, broken Colorbond sheets and sagging gates repaired across Perth.
Natural and reconstituted limestone block walls, built with proper footings and drainage.
Custom gate solutions built to match your fencing style and improve access, privacy, and security.
Complete site preparation including old fence removal, clearing, excavation, and clean-up before new fencing is installed.
Give us the address and a rough idea of the run and we will come out, take proper measurements and put a fixed price in writing. The visit costs nothing, the quote costs nothing, and we will not ring you every week chasing an answer.
