How far will an Auckland business actually travel?
Most work a patch rather than the region. Plenty of North Shore businesses will not cross the bridge for a two-hour job, and nobody in Pukekohe is driving to Warkworth for one. NovaPay asks businesses near you first, and any travel or call-out fee is stated in the quote rather than found on the invoice.
Can I get someone the same week in Auckland?
Usually, for the smaller jobs. How urgent it is goes out with the request, so a business with nothing free that week can say so instead of leaving you waiting on a callback.
Does my neighbour have to pay half?
For a boundary fence in New Zealand the Fencing Act 1978 generally allows you to seek half from the adjoining owner, but only if you follow the notice process before starting. Talk to them, and put it in writing, before you accept a quote.
What makes pool fencing different?
It has to meet a specific standard and is inspected by the council, covering height, gaps, gate self closing and what can be climbed near it. Say it is a pool fence in your request so only people who do compliant work are asked.
How much does fencing cost per metre?
It moves with material and ground more than anything: a straight run on flat, soft ground is a different job from a sloping site with rock or clay. Say what the ground is like and the quotes come back closer to final.
Do I need a consent?
Usually not for an ordinary boundary fence under two metres, but retaining walls over a certain height and pool fencing are different. A fencer who works in your area will know the council's line.