Flat grey sheeting
Usually plain grey panels between timber or steel posts — sometimes with a corrugated or "super six" profile.
Removed & Replaced
Asbestos & Hardifence replacement, handled end to end
We remove Hardifence ourselves. Asbestos is different — that goes to a licensed removalist we arrange. Either way it's one quote, one point of contact, and your new fence straight after.
How It Works
One quote, one point of contact
Replacing an old fibro boundary is really two jobs: the old sheeting has to come out and be disposed of properly, then a new fence has to go up. What that first part involves depends on what the sheeting actually is.
Hardifence we remove ourselves, as part of the same job — no third party, no extra scheduling. Asbestos is different. We're not a licensed asbestos removalist, so we engage a licensed contractor to carry out the removal and disposal, and we install the new fence once the site is clear.
Either way the removal appears as its own line on our quote, so you can see exactly what it costs — and you still deal with one business and get one invoice.
Hardifence removed by us. Part of the same job, same crew.
Asbestos handled by a licensed contractor. We book and coordinate them.
Itemised on one quote. Removal and new fencing priced separately, billed together.
Disposed of properly. Asbestos goes to a licensed facility; Hardifence we take away ourselves.
New fence straight after. Colorbond, PVC or slat, your choice of colour.
Is Your Fence Fibro?
How to tell — without touching it
Fibre cement fencing put up in WA before the late 1980s often contains asbestos. A few things to look for from a safe distance.
Cracking or chalky edges
Old fibro goes brittle. Chipped corners, hairline cracks and a chalky surface are typical of an ageing sheet.
Built before the late 80s
Age is the strongest clue. If the fence is original to an older Perth home, treat it as suspect until tested.
Don't disturb it to find out. Drilling, cutting, sanding or snapping the sheeting is what releases fibres. You can't confirm asbestos by eye — the only certain way is a sample tested by an accredited laboratory. If you're unsure, leave it alone and give us a call.
The Process
From first call to new fence
Free site measure
We measure the run, look at access, and confirm what's there before pricing anything.
One itemised quote
Licensed removal and disposal on one line, your new fence on another. No surprises later.
Licensed removal
The licensed contractor removes, wraps and disposes of the old sheeting to WA requirements.
New fence installed
Posts set in concrete, panels run level, site swept, and we walk the line with you.
Common Questions
Asbestos fencing, answered
Is Hardifence the same as asbestos?
Not necessarily. Fibre cement sheeting made before about 1987 usually does contain asbestos; later Hardifence does not. Newer sheeting we remove ourselves. If it looks like the older product, we treat it as asbestos until it's tested.
Do I need a licensed removalist?
For asbestos, yes — in WA, removing more than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos requires a licensed removalist, and most boundary runs are well over that. We're not licensed ourselves, so we bring in a contractor who is. Newer Hardifence doesn't need one, and we handle it in-house.
Do I get one quote or two?
One, either way. The removal is itemised separately on our quote so you can see what each part costs, but you deal with us and receive a single invoice.
How long does it take?
Hardifence removal usually folds into the install, so there's nothing extra to schedule. Asbestos removal is typically a day of its own, with the new fence going in shortly after. We confirm the dates with you before anything starts.
Where does the old fence go?
Asbestos is wrapped, transported and disposed of at a facility licensed to accept asbestos waste — never a skip or general waste. Non-asbestos Hardifence we take away and dispose of ourselves.
Can you match my neighbour's fence?
Usually, yes. Colorbond comes in a full colour range and we can match an existing run or go with something new — your call.
What if only part of it is fibro?
That's common on older blocks. We'll quote removal for just the affected section and new fencing for the whole run so it finishes consistently.
Got an old fibro fence?
Free measure & quote — one itemised price covering removal and your new fence.