09 · siteworks trades # Fencing contractors in Auckland ## Summary **Fencing contractors** (Siteworks trades). Boundary, garden and pool fences and gates. Fencing is not a licensed trade. Boundary fence cost-sharing is covered by the Fencing Act 1978. Pool barriers must meet the Building Act requirements. No listings yet: free listings are open. ## What fencing contractors do Fencing contractors build and repair boundary and garden fences, retaining fences, gates and pool barriers. **You usually need them for:** A new section or build, a boundary dispute, or a pool or security fence. ## Where they fit in a new build or renovation Typical project stages where this trade is on site: 1. **Outdoors and landscaping** 2. **Completion and maintenance** Usually needed for: [decks & outdoor](/projects/decks-outdoor/), [townhouses & developments](/projects/townhouses-developments/). Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence. ## Check before you hire Fencing is not a licensed trade. Boundary fence cost-sharing is covered by the Fencing Act 1978. Pool barriers must meet the Building Act requirements. ### Official links * [Fencing Act 1978 (legislation.govt.nz)](https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1978/0050/latest/whole.html) ### Questions to ask * Who talks to the neighbour about a boundary fence? * What heights, materials and fixings are quoted? * If it is a pool fence, does the design meet the barrier rules? Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice. ## Fencing contractors in Auckland ### We're adding fencing contractors soon — are you one? Get a free listing: it takes a couple of minutes, and homeowners comparing fencing contractors in Auckland will find you here. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/?trade=fencing#claim) No fencing contractors listings yet, so this page is hidden from search engines until the first listing goes live. ## Frequently asked questions What do fencing contractors do? Fencing contractors build and repair boundary and garden fences, retaining fences, gates and pool barriers. When do I need a fencing contractor? A new section or build, a boundary dispute, or a pool or security fence. How do I check a fencing contractor? Fencing is not a licensed trade. Boundary fence cost-sharing is covered by the Fencing Act 1978. Pool barriers must meet the Building Act requirements. What should I ask a fencing contractor before hiring? 1. Who talks to the neighbour about a boundary fence? 2. What heights, materials and fixings are quoted? 3. If it is a pool fence, does the design meet the barrier rules? Who pays for a boundary fence? Under the Fencing Act 1978 neighbours generally share the cost of a boundary fence, but there is a process for notices and disputes. Pool fences have their own rules. ## Related trades * [Earthmovers, excavation and site prep](/trades/earthmovers/) * [Drainlayers](/trades/drainlayers/) * [Concrete and foundation contractors](/trades/concrete-foundations/) * [Retaining wall builders](/trades/retaining-walls/) * [Paving and driveways](/trades/paving-driveways/) * [Decks and pergolas](/trades/decks-pergolas/) * [Landscapers and landscape designers](/trades/landscapers/) * [Pool builders](/trades/pool-builders/) [All trades](/trades/) · [Trades by project type](/projects/)