Storm Damage Fence Repair: What to Do & Who Pays
What to do first after storm damage to a fence in Geelong, how the insurance claim works, and who pays when its a shared boundary.
Fencing Guides & Advice
Practical fencing insights from the Drysdale Fencing team. Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula.
Best Fencing for Coastal Bellarine Homes (Salt Air & Sand)
TL;DR: On the Bellarine coast, salt air speeds up corrosion, blown sand wears a coating back to bare metal, and onshore wind loads a fence harder than any…
How Much Does a Timber Paling Fence Cost? (2026 Guide)
TL;DR: Timber paling fence costs in Geelong vary based on height, site conditions, timber grade, and whether old fencing needs removal. There’s a real difference between a bare-minimum…
Fence Bracing, Post Reset or Replacement? Fixing a Failing Fence Post in Geelong
Leaning fence post in Geelong? Here's how to tell whether to brace it, reset it in concrete, or replace it — plus what soft coastal and reactive clay…
How to Fix a Leaning Fence Post (Step-by-Step)
A leaning fence post is usually caused by a rotted in-ground section, insufficient concrete, or soil movement — not by the post itself failing. You can often fix…
Aluminium Slat Fencing on the Bellarine: Front-Fence Style That Lasts
Aluminium slat fencing has shifted from a niche architectural choice to one of the most-requested front-fence styles on the Bellarine in the past three years. The reasons are…
Fencing Geelong: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know Before Installing
TL;DR: Before installing a fence in Geelong, allow for reactive clay, coastal salt air and the Fences Act 1968 (Vic). A side or rear fence over 2 m…
Boundary Fencing Disputes on the Bellarine | Victoria’s Neighbours Fences Act Explained
Boundary fencing disputes on the Bellarine Peninsula follow the same legal framework as the rest of Victoria — the Fences Act 1984 (Vic) — but the practical context…
Fencing for New Builds on the Bellarine Peninsula | What You Need Before Handover
Building a new home on the Bellarine Peninsula comes with fencing decisions that catch a lot of first-home builders off guard. The Fences Act 1968 (Vic), council permit…
Timber Fencing Clifton Springs | What Bellarine Coastal Conditions Do to Timber
Timber on the Bellarine has three things working against it that most Victorian fences never meet together: salt air off Port Phillip Bay, strong sun with little shade…