5 Benefits Of Building A Fence Around Your Property
Whether you are building new or planning a fence installation on a current property, the right fence offers great benefits, some of which you may not have considered.
Here, we will explore five key benefits you could enjoy if you choose the right team to build your fence. While this may feel like a DIY project, there are complexities that need to be addressed when creating fencing for any property. In some cases, regulations must be met.
Read on to discover how building fencing around your property can add value. Discover enhanced privacy and safety. Explore the regulations that must be adhered to and learn why working with a qualified team with relevant experience is important for optimal results.
Fencing Regulations in Auckland
New Zealand has specific guidelines and regulations around fence installation on residential properties. While fences or hoardings under 2.5 metres don’t usually require consent, there are exceptions to this rule. For example, adding a fence to a pool area involves strict specifications. These fences need consent and are checked annually to ensure they comply.
Boundary fences have separate rules; in this case, you need to meet the requirements of the Fencing Act 1978 for boundary fencing. So, while there is a certain level of leeway with fencing, there are also specific situations where compliance is mandatory. The right construction team will know what is required and ensure that any new fence installation is compliant. They can also apply for any permits or consents necessary.
Benefits of a Professional Fence Installation
Digging in posts and dealing with uneven ground requires skill and experience. To reap the benefits and for a stress-free experience, it’s better to let the experts take care of your fence installation.
1. Enhanced Privacy
The privacy that well-thought-out fencing can provide for a property close to the street should not be underestimated. Adding a fence of a good height and incorporating clever landscaping and shrubbery can ensure less vehicle and foot traffic peering in your windows. This will provide a greater sense of relaxation at the end of the day.
2. Better Security
Discouraging unwanted visitors is easier with a robust fence installation. Add a lockable gate, and you will feel safely tucked away from the world. Talk to your construction team about additional features that you can add to your fencing to ramp up security. These might be design elements like anti-spike features or extra height. You could even grow some rosebushes or thorny shrubs along your new fence line.
3. Elevated Safety
A professional fence installation will also provide elevated safety for kids and pets. Children will be able to play in the yard with minimal supervision, and the dog will be free to roam off the lead. The peace of mind you get with the right fencing is worth every penny of your investment.
4. Improved Aesthetics
When you work with a qualified builder with specialist experience in fence installation, you benefit from an all-around better-looking property. There are many great-looking timber profiles to choose from, and popular options for robust, weather-tight fencing in New Zealand include pine, cedar, wood composite, and concrete.
5. Noise Reduction
Last but not least is the surprising levels of noise reduction achievable with the right fence installation. Talk to your builder about maximising this benefit with the right materials, and you will find that even on a busy road, you may reduce noise significantly for a more peaceful living environment.
Use the Fencing Specialists at Harrison Building Company
Did you know that fencing is one of the specialist services we deliver? Our team includes Licensed Building Professionals (LBPs), and we are members of the Master Builders Association. We would love to chat with you about your goals for your property and help turn them into reality.
Get in touch now to talk fencing and more with our friendly, dedicated tea