Updated October 2026
Dolans Bay is a small prestige pocket on Port Hacking where big homes sit on steep blocks running to the water. Fencing jobs here are rarely simple paling swaps. Owners are typically fencing around pools with a view, screening between substantial homes, or rebuilding long stepped boundaries down sloping ground, and the fencing contractors we work with treat Dolans Bay work as premium: coastal-grade materials, careful finishes and quotes that account for access down the block.
Salt air off the bay is constant, so standard steel on foreshore boundaries is a false economy. Aluminium, glass, hardwood and marine-grade fixings are the staples.
Common fence jobs in Dolans Bay
- Frameless and semi-frameless glass pool fencing
- Privacy screening in hardwood or slatted aluminium between homes
- Stepped boundary fencing on steep waterfront blocks
- Replacing corroded steel with coastal-grade alternatives
What fencing costs in Dolans Bay
Guide pricing only: aluminium slat screening typically runs around $150 to $350 per metre, with tall screens and premium finishes at the top. Frameless glass pool fencing runs from around $300 to $800 per metre, often toward the top on steep or waterfront sites, and conventional boundary fencing from around $80 to $190 per metre where the ground allows. Steep access pushes labour up. The fencing cost guide sets out the ranges before a site quote.
Dividing fences remain a shared cost in principle under NSW law, with both owners contributing to a sufficient fence. On prestige boundaries where one owner wants a higher standard, the difference above sufficient is usually theirs. Agree in writing. General information, not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Can a pool fence preserve a Port Hacking view?
Yes. Frameless glass with marine-grade stainless spigots is the standard answer, meeting NSW pool rules while keeping the sightline. Panels near the water need regular freshwater rinsing to keep the hardware clean.
What screening works between large homes?
Slatted aluminium and hardwood screens at 1.8 metres are common, giving privacy without the bulk of a solid wall. Heights above 1.8 metres may need approval.
Is timber viable this close to the water?
Yes, hardwoods handle salt air well and weather attractively. The weak point is steel fixings, so specify stainless.