Front fences and heritage-style gates that suit Wavell Heights' pre-war and post-war homes, designed and built in our Geebung workshop.
Wavell Heights was almost fully built by the start of World War II, and many streets still show that era. For fencing in Wavell Heights, owners often want something that suits a character home while keeping children and pets safely in the front yard. Sureline Fencing has built federation gates and heritage-style chain wire gates since 1996, including custom scroll designs made to order. We also install pipe-and-chain-wire front fencing, driveway gates and repairs across the suburb. Book a free measure for fencing in Wavell Heights or call us today.
We also work in the suburbs around Wavell Heights, between Sandgate Road, Gympie Road and Kedron Brook. Our Geebung workshop adjoins the suburb, so fencing in Wavell Heights and its neighbours is close to home. As a fence contractor Wavell Heights families can reach quickly, we measure, build and install with the same team, whether the job is fencing in Wavell Heights or a street over the border.
Geebung workshop39 Basalt St, Geebung QLD 4034
Nine in ten homes in Wavell Heights are separate houses, and many date from the 1920s to 1950s. Owners doing up these homes usually want fencing in Wavell Heights that looks like it belongs to the house, rather than a modern panel fence that jars with the street. The goal is a front fence and gate that suit the era of the home and still do a proper job.
Pipe-framed chain wire front fences and decorative federation gates were common on homes of this age, and they're still a good fit. We make federation and heritage gates in our Geebung workshop, where you can talk through designs and finishes. For side and rear boundaries, we install practical chain wire fencing. It's fencing in Wavell Heights that balances looks with everyday use.
Many local fencing contractors install standard products only. We design and manufacture gates ourselves, which is why owners come to us for fencing in Wavell Heights on character homes. Our workshop builds federation and heritage-style chain wire gates, including custom scroll designs, to the exact size of your opening. You can bring a sketch, a photo of the original gate or just the measurements, and we'll work out the details with you.
We also understand how older homes behave. Front fences from the post-war era often have rusted pipe frames, sagging wire and gates that no longer meet their posts. We'll tell you what can be restored and what needs replacing, and give you a written quote for fencing in Wavell Heights at no cost. Our Geebung base borders the suburb, so measures and follow-ups are quick.
Federation and heritage-style chain wire gates, including custom scroll work, built in our own workshop.
Custom designsShare a drawing, a photo or measurements and we'll help turn it into a gate that suits your home.
Design help includedWe check old pipe frames and posts and tell you what's worth keeping.
Free on-site measureChoose galvanised, black powder-coated or PVC-coated finishes to suit the house and garden.
Three finish optionsOur Geebung workshop adjoins Wavell Heights, so we're easy to reach.
Since 1996These services cover most fencing in Wavell Heights, from street-facing gates on character homes to practical backyard boundaries. Each is quoted after an on-site measure, so your fencing in Wavell Heights is priced for your property.
Decorative gates finish the front of an older home. We design and build federation and heritage-style gates in steel with chain wire infill, including scroll details, in pedestrian and driveway sizes. Each gate is made to your opening so it hangs straight and closes properly.
Best for: pre-war and post-war character homes
See federation gatesA pipe-framed chain wire front fence keeps the street view open and suits homes of the 1920s to 1950s. We install new front fences or rebuild tired ones, with rails and posts in finishes that match your gates. Pipe and chain wire is a practical choice for front fencing Wavell Heights homes of this age, keeping pets and children in while leaving the garden on show.
Best for: street frontages on older homes
Explore chain wire fencingPlain or decorative, we build steel-framed driveway and pedestrian gates to measure, including gates framed to take timber palings so they match existing fences. We size the hinges and posts to the gate's weight so it stays level. A 48-hour turnaround is available on many custom gates.
Best for: families wanting a secure front yard
Browse our gate rangeOlder gates and front fences often have life left in them. We re-hang dropped gates, replace worn hinges and latches, straighten or replace rusted posts and re-tension sagging wire, keeping the original look where we can. Fence repairs Wavell Heights owners book with us start with an onsite look at posts, frames and hinges.
Best for: owners keeping original fences
See fence and gate repairsNot sure which service you need? Talk to us on 07 3865 8100
Once known as West Nundah, the area was subdivided from the mid-1920s and was almost fully built up by the outbreak of World War II. War Service and Housing Commission homes followed after the war. Wavell Heights runs from Downfall Creek south to Kedron Brook, and today its 10,336 residents (ABS 2021) mostly live in detached houses.
Homes of this age often still have early front fences and gates: pipe frames rusted at the base, wire that has sagged and gates that have dropped on their hinges. Owners renovating these homes also want new fencing that suits the style of the house.
The front fence and gate are the first thing people see. A modern fence can look out of place on a character street, while a failing original gate is a safety issue for families with young children or dogs. Some older areas may also be covered by Council character overlays, which you can check in City Plan.
For fencing in Wavell Heights we start by looking at the home's era and the existing fence. Where the original can be restored, we repair it. Where it can't, we build a new front fence and gates in a matching style. That keeps fencing in Wavell Heights in step with the street.
Sources: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats – Wavell Heights (SAL33015); Queensland Places – Wavell Heights; Brisbane City Council – City Plan
These issues come up often when we quote fencing in Wavell Heights on older homes. Most can be fixed without losing the home's character, and fencing in Wavell Heights can often be restored rather than replaced.
Decades of use wear hinges and pins, and posts can lean as footings age, so the gate drops and drags.
A gate that won't latch lets children and dogs reach the street.
We check the post first, then re-hang the gate on new hinges, re-square the frame or build a replacement that matches the original style. Signs to watch for: scrape marks on the path, a gap at the latch, a gate you have to lift to close.
Older pipe posts corrode where they meet the ground, especially where soil or garden beds sit against them.
Rusted posts weaken the whole front fence and can snap in a storm.
We replace corroded posts with galvanised steel set in fresh concrete, keeping the original rails and gates where they're sound. Signs to watch for: bubbling paint or rust at ground level, a post that moves when you push it, and a leaning fence line.
Off-the-shelf gates rarely match the proportions or detail of a pre-war or post-war home.
A mismatched gate can look out of place on the street and on the house.
We design a federation or heritage-style gate with you, using your sketch, photos or measurements, and build it in our workshop in a finish that suits the house. Character home fencing looks right when the gate's height, spacing and scroll detail follow the lines of the house.
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We also work in the suburbs around Wavell Heights, between Sandgate Road, Gympie Road and Kedron Brook. Our Geebung workshop adjoins the suburb, so fencing in Wavell Heights and its neighbours is close to home. As a fence contractor Wavell Heights families can reach quickly, we measure, build and install with the same team, whether the job is fencing in Wavell Heights or a street over the border.
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Still have questions? Call 07 3865 8100
Get a Free QuotePipe-framed chain wire fences and decorative federation-style gates were common on homes of this era and still suit them well. For fencing in Wavell Heights on character homes, we often recommend a pipe and chain wire front fence paired with a matching heritage gate. We'll look at your home and street before suggesting a style.
Yes. Bring a sketch, a photo of an original gate or just the measurements. We build federation and heritage-style gates in our Geebung workshop, including custom scroll details, in pedestrian and driveway sizes. We'll confirm the design and finish with you before manufacturing. You can also call in to the workshop to see galvanised, black powder-coated and PVC-coated finishes before you decide.
Often, yes. We can re-hang gates, replace hinges and latches, swap rusted posts and re-tension sagging wire while keeping the original look. Sagging chain wire fencing Wavell Heights homes have had for decades can often be re-tensioned rather than replaced. If the fence is beyond repair, we'll explain why and quote a matching replacement for fencing in Wavell Heights.
Some parts of Brisbane are covered by character or heritage overlays that can affect front fence design. Check your property in Council's City Plan. For all properties, Brisbane City Council requires building approval for fences more than 2 metres above natural ground, including any retaining wall. If a new front fence sits on a retaining wall, we measure the combined height before quoting so you know whether approval is needed.
Custom gates are made in our Geebung workshop, with a 48-hour turnaround available on many designs. Detailed scroll work or large driveway gates may take longer. We'll give you a timeframe when we confirm the design. Installation timing depends on the site and whether old posts or fencing need removing, and we'll confirm dates when we book the job in.
The main factors are the gate design and size, amount of decorative detail, finish, length and height of fence, and whether old fencing needs removing. We measure on site for free and provide a written, itemised quote. We also take on small jobs other contractors won't, such as a single gate or a few replacement posts, and quote them the same way.
Until the mid-1920s the area was known as West Nundah, where pineapple farming and dairying were common. Residential subdivision began in the mid-1920s, and by the start of World War II the suburb was almost completely built up. In 1941 it was renamed Wavell Heights after Field Marshal Lord Wavell, the Allied commander in the Middle East. War Service and Housing Commission homes were added after the war. Wavell Heights State School opened in 1948 and Wavell State High School in 1959. Mercer Park and Shaw Park were developed on former Kedron Brook swamp land. We provide fencing in Wavell Heights from our workshop in neighbouring Geebung.
Fencing in Wavell Heights is supplied and installed from our Geebung base at 39 Basalt St.
| Business | Sureline Fencing |
|---|---|
| Phone | (07) 3865 8100 |
| info@surelinefencing.com.au | |
| Address | 39 Basalt St, Geebung QLD 4034 Workshop, retail and wholesale outlet |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 6:00 am – 3:00 pm Sat–Sun Closed |
| Service area | Wavell Heights and Brisbane’s northern suburbs, serviced from Geebung |
| Website | surelinefencing.com.au |
Sources: Queensland Places – Wavell Heights; Wikipedia – Wavell Heights; ABS 2021 Census
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