Fencing & Screening in Clontarf

White-painted hardwood front fence in Clontarf

Fencing & Screening

What Fencing & Screening in Clontarf Actually Means

Fencing in Clontarf sits at the intersection of practical and visible, boundary fences that have to last in the salt air, front fences that have to look right against Mid-century waterfront homes, pool fencing that has to comply with NSW pool-safety rules. We build all three.

Clontarf sits within Northern Beaches Council, postcode 2093. Local landmarks include Clontarf Beach, Sandy Bay, Clontarf Reserve; streets like Sandy Bay Road and Cyprian Street are typical of the area. Direct Sandy Bay and Middle Harbour exposure, full salt-air humidity on the foreshore blocks, sheltered from prevailing southerlies, prevailing northeasterly summer breeze.

We've done hundreds of jobs across the Northern Beaches and we know how to work in suburbs like Clontarf. Generous flat peninsula blocks the norm, ample driveway access on most streets. The peninsula structure means traffic loops through Spit Road, single point of entry, can complicate large materials drops on busy summer weekends. We schedule crane drops outside marina-event windows. The approach for fencing & screening stays the same: site visit, fixed-price quote, Coby and Bill on site every day, no project-manager middle layer.

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What We Build

Fencing & Screening Scope in Clontarf

The fencing we get called for in Clontarf. We'll quote what fits the brief.

Pool fencing (AS 1926.1)

Pool fence work is a Clontarf staple given the suburb's near- universal pool count and entertaining culture. We build to AS 1926.1, coordinate certification with a NSW pool-safety inspector, and register with Northern Beaches Council. Frameless toughened glass is the default Clontarf spec to keep the harbour outlook clear from the deck and pool area.

Custom screening

Marina-adjacent peninsula blocks need bin enclosures, AC unit screens, side-access gates, and pool-pump housings. Hardwood-slat construction matches the boundary fence, often integrated with the outdoor kitchen substructure for a single coordinated finish.

Hardwood paling fences

Hardwood paling is the default for Clontarf side and rear boundaries on the non-foreshore streets. Spotted gum palings on hardwood posts, stained or left to grey. Treated pine for hidden back boundaries where budget matters more than appearance.

Horizontal slat privacy screens

Horizontal slat hardwood is the most-requested Clontarf front fence right now, suits the architectural look of the renovated mid-century homes and the newer two-storey rebuilds along Cutler Road and Monash Crescent. Spotted gum or merbau slats, often integrated with the outdoor-kitchen-and-deck cladding.

Local Context

Clontarf Housing Stock

Mid-century waterfront homes

The defining Clontarf archetype. Single-storey or split-level brick and rendered homes built 1960–1980 on flat or gently-sloping peninsula blocks 700–1000 sqm. Most have small original kitchens at the back of the house. Common scopes are open-plan reconfiguration, indoor-outdoor flow upgrades, pool deck additions and full carpet-stripped renovations.

Modern architectural rebuilds

Larger original blocks along Sandy Bay Road, Cutler Road and Monash Crescent are increasingly being knocked down and replaced with two-storey contemporary homes designed around indoor-outdoor flow to the pool deck and outdoor kitchen. We work in alongside the head builder on the carpentry trade or take on the smaller separate scopes.

Post-war fibro & weatherboard

Smaller blocks on the older Clontarf streets toward the Spit still hold post-war fibro and weatherboard cottages from 1948–1965. Often candidates for full structural reworks, weatherboard re-cladding, or extension before next sale. Asbestos cement sheet typically present and handled by licensed removalist.

Marina-adjacent boatshed conversions

A small but distinctive set of foreshore properties have legacy boatshed structures or low-slung marina-side outbuildings being converted into pool houses, outdoor kitchens or guest rooms. These need foreshore-impact assessment and often careful structural assessment of the original 1950s/60s timber framing.

1990s–2000s family two-storey

A pocket of two-storey 1990s–2000s family homes along Cyprian Street and the streets behind Clontarf Reserve. Often candidates for a kitchen-and-bathroom refresh, deck rebuild, fence rebuild and full landscape coordination as a 5–8 week program of works.

Recent Work

Fencing & Screening Projects

Vertical hardwood slat privacy screen on first-floor balcony

White vertical paling front fence on Federation home, Northern Beaches

Treated pine retaining wall and drainage along boundary fence line

Pricing Guide, Premium Northern Beaches suburbs

Fencing & Screening Cost in Clontarf

Indicative per-linear-metre ranges for Clontarf. Sloping ground, removal of old fence and gate hardware are quoted separately.

Frameless glass pool fencing is the dominant Clontarf spec given the near-universal pool count and the architectural finish most clients want, this typically costs more per linear metre than standard aluminium pool fencing.

Hardwood paling

$380–$580 / lm

Spotted gum palings with hardwood posts. Premium-grade timber, custom gate hardware.

Horizontal slat (hardwood)

$550–$850 / lm

Spotted gum or merbau slats, adjustable gap. Premium architectural look.

Pool fence (frameless glass)

$550–$900 / lm

Frameless toughened glass with stainless fittings. AS 1926.1 sign-off included.

Heritage front fence

$1,200–$2,800 / lm

Picket or panelled hardwood front fence to heritage council standard.

Premium tier reflects salt-resistant fittings, heritage-compliant detailing and the architectural-grade finishes typical in Clontarf.

Process

How We Work in Clontarf

1. Get in touch

Call, email or message us with what you have in mind. No screening forms, no chasing.

2. Site visit + quote

We come to you, measure up, walk through the foreshore impact pathway via Northern Beaches Council where it applies (most Clontarf jobs), and put a written fixed-price quote together with foreshore and pool-compliance coordination built in.

3. Build

On site every day, working around Clontarf's peninsula access and busy summer marina traffic. Coby and Bill, no project manager, no subbies handed off without us.

4. Handover

Walk through, clean up, and you're done. We stand behind the work.

Local Work

Recent Clontarf & Surrounds Projects

Californian bungalow restructure

“Coby, Billy and apprentice Owen just finished a job for us in Manly. 100 year old Californian bungalow needing rotting timbers replaced. 100 percent professional.”

Max H., Manly

Backyard deck + entrance steps

“Great experience using Coby and Bill, to build our back yard deck and front entrance steps. Very easy to work with.”

Frank B., Manly

Balcony rebuild + balustrades

“Coby and Bill did a fantastic job repairing our 40 yr old balcony. Other quotes insisted we get posts which we didn't need.”

Marie T., Manly

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Why Bark

Why Clontarf Homeowners Choose Us

15+ years on the tools

Coby and Bill have built across the Northern Beaches for over a decade and a half. We know the housing stock, the council pathways and the suppliers.

Licensed & insured

NSW Home Building Licence 307821C. Public liability and workers comp current. Paperwork ready when you need it.

Waterfront pool deck + outdoor kitchen builds

Clontarf is a peninsula, water on three sides, foreshore-impact zoning on most blocks, boat-shed and yacht-club culture. Outdoor entertaining is the lifestyle, every renovation we quote here builds around the pool, the rear deck, the outdoor kitchen. We know the foreshore pathway and the AS 1926.1 pool-fence detail.

Foreshore impact handled

Foreshore impact assessment, AS 1926.1 pool fencing, and Northern Beaches Council foreshore-zone coordination are built into every Clontarf quote. No surprise variations, no "council asked for an extra" line items.

FAQs

Clontarf Fencing & Screening Questions

Do you handle pool-fencing compliance in Clontarf?

Almost every Clontarf block has a pool, AS 1926.1 compliance is a core part of every fence quote here. We build to spec, coordinate certification with a NSW pool-safety inspector, and register with Northern Beaches Council. Frameless toughened glass is the default Clontarf spec to keep the harbour outlook clear from the pool area.

Hardwood, treated pine or Colorbond, what's right for Clontarf?

Hardwood (spotted gum, ironbark) lasts longest and looks best in Clontarf but costs more. Treated pine is a mid-priced compromise that lasts well with maintenance. Colorbond is cheapest, low-maintenance, and fine for back boundaries where the look matters less.

Can you build matching privacy screens with the fence?

Yes. AC unit screens, bin enclosures, side-access gates and pergola privacy panels are common adds. Built from the same timber as the fence so the line stays consistent across the Clontarf block.

How much does fencing cost in Clontarf?

Boundary Colorbond runs $90–$160 per linear metre. Hardwood paling fences are $280–$450 per linear metre depending on timber. Horizontal slat privacy screens are $400–$650 per metre. Glass pool fencing including certification sits at $400–$700 per metre.

Will you remove our existing fence first?

Yes, old fence removal and disposal is included in the fixed price. We strip back to clean post holes and replace any rotted timber posts or footings before the new fence goes up.

What about my neighbour's share of the boundary fence?

Clontarf foreshore blocks have boundary work complicated by the high-water mark, mean-high-water-spring (MHWS) line on the Sandy Bay-facing streets typically defines the rear boundary. We work with a registered surveyor where the rear boundary is ambiguous before any post goes in.