Gap-free privacy fencing for homes across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. Colorbond, timber paling and aluminium slat — built solid, built for coastal wind.
Privacy fencing blocks sightlines between you and your neighbours or the street, using gap-free construction rather than height alone. Drysdale Fencing builds privacy fences in Colorbond, timber paling and aluminium slat across Geelong and the Bellarine, designed to stand up to coastal wind. Free on-site quote — call 0485 577 980.
A privacy fence closes every gap; height alone doesn't do it. We build them in Colorbond and timber paling across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, and in aluminium slat where a lighter screen suits. Which one depends on your outlook, your budget, and how much wind the block takes.
Most privacy fencing jobs come from one of three situations: a new deck or alfresco area that needs screening from a neighbouring upstairs window, a front fence that's letting too much of the house show to the street, or a dividing fence going up between two properties where both sides want full separation. We talk through sightlines on site before recommending a construction method, because the right answer for a tight courtyard in Newtown is often different to an exposed corner block in Ocean Grove.
Book a Privacy Fence QuoteColorbond and timber cover most privacy fences we build across the Bellarine, with aluminium slat for screens. Each suits a different look and site.
Steel sheets overlap edge to edge with a capping rail on top, so there's no gap to see or peer through. Low maintenance and holds up well against salt air.
Palings butted tight against each other with a capping rail give a warmer, more natural look while still closing every gap in the line.
Angled aluminium slats block direct sightlines while letting some airflow through — a modern option for courtyards, decks, and alfresco areas.
We check the actual sightlines from neighbouring windows and decks, not just fence height on paper, before recommending a design.
A solid privacy panel catches more wind than an open fence, so post spacing and footing depth are adjusted for exposed Bellarine sites.
Side and pedestrian gates built to match the panel, so the privacy line isn't broken by a see-through gate.
In the City of Greater Geelong a side or rear fence over 2 metres needs a building permit, with lower limits for front, corner and masonry fences — so the exact rule depends on your boundary type and whether you're on a corner lot.
Rear and side boundary fences generally have more headroom than front fences, which are usually kept lower so they don't block sightlines onto the street. A front fence over 1.5 metres within 3 metres of the street needs a building permit, as does a corner fence over 1 metre within 9 metres of an intersecting street, where height is limited near the intersection for road safety. Brick or masonry fences need one over 1.2 metres. A Heritage Overlay can trigger a separate planning permit, and some estate covenants set their own limits too.
Because these rules vary by street and by zone under City of Greater Geelong building and planning controls, we check the specifics for your address before finalising a design, rather than assuming the standard height applies. If a taller fence is what you need for genuine privacy and it falls outside what's allowed without approval, we'll tell you what that process involves before you commit to a design.
Ask About Height & ComplianceBoth Colorbond and timber can be built fully gap-free. The privacy comes from how tight the panels or palings are fitted, not which material you pick.
Sheet overlaps sheet, so there's nothing to swell, shrink, or gap over time. A practical pick for full-privacy fences that need minimal upkeep.
Palings butted tight give a natural finish that suits period homes and leafy blocks, at the trade-off of more regular upkeep than steel.
A solid, gap-free panel behaves differently to an open-style fence once the wind picks up — and the Bellarine gets a steady south-westerly off Bass Strait.
In short: A gap-free privacy panel acts like a sail — every gust loads the full surface, not just individual palings. On exposed sites we tighten post spacing and go deeper on footings to compensate. Free on-site assessment: call 0485 577 980.
An open picket or slatted fence lets wind pass through the gaps. A fully closed privacy panel doesn't — the whole surface takes the load, and that load transfers straight into the posts and footings. On exposed blocks around Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, and St Leonards, that means closer post spacing and deeper concrete footings than you'd use on a standard open boundary fence.
On the most wind-exposed blocks, an angled aluminium slat screen is worth considering instead of a fully solid panel. It still blocks direct sightlines effectively, but lets a portion of the wind pass through the slats rather than loading the whole fence line — which can mean lighter footings and less strain on the structure over time.
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Across Geelong and the Bellarine, including Ocean Grove, Drysdale, Clifton Springs, and Leopold. See our full service area list for the rest of the Peninsula.
Screening a courtyard or deck rather than a full boundary line? Our residential fencing page covers front, side and rear options, and our gates page covers manual swing and pedestrian gates to match the screen.
