Ten years ago, buying a fence meant three quotes, a site visit and a fortnight of phone tag. Today you can measure your boundary on a Saturday morning and have a complete Colorbond fence kit ordered before lunch. This guide walks through the online ordering process step by step, so nothing gets missed between the string line and the checkout.
Step 1: Measure Your Fence Line
Run a tape (or a measuring wheel) along the full fence line and record:
- Total length in metres of each straight run
- Corners — where runs change direction, a post is shared
- Gates — position and width (900mm single is standard; 3m+ for double/driveway gates)
- Slope — note any runs where the ground falls noticeably; these need stepped panels
Measure twice. Fencing is sold in 2.35m panel modules, and your total determines the panel count: a 21m run needs 9 panels (8 full + 1 cut-down).
Step 2: Choose Your Height and Style
- 1.8m is the standard boundary height Australia-wide
- 1.5m suits front-side boundaries and pool surrounds (check pool code)
- 2.1m for extra privacy or commercial sites
- Lattice or slat extensions add 300–500mm of decorative height to any panel
If your property is in a bushfire-prone area, steel’s non-combustibility is a genuine advantage — our guide to bushfire resistant fencing and BAL ratings explains why steel is the safe choice at every BAL level.
Step 3: Pick Your Colour
The Colorbond fencing palette runs from crisp Surfmist to deep Monument. Two practical tips: dark colours hide dust and shadows but show scratches more; and matching your fence to your roof or window trim always looks intentional. For a full walkthrough of pairing colours with garden styles, see choosing Colorbond fence colours for your landscape.
Step 4: Configure Your Order Online
At ClickSteel, the fencing configurator does the component maths for you:
- Enter your run lengths and heights
- Add corners — the configurator adjusts shared posts
- Add gate kits where needed
- Select colour and any extensions
- Review the itemised kit: posts, rails, infill sheets, caps and screws
The panel-by-panel cost logic — and what a full fence realistically totals — is broken down in our DIY Colorbond fence kit cost guide.
Step 5: Don’t Forget the Sundries
Add these to the same cart:
- Rapid-set concrete — around 2 bags per post (buy locally if freight-sensitive)
- Extra infill sheet or two — cheap insurance against a mis-cut
- Touch-up paint pen in your colour for post-install scratches
- Plinth panels if soil levels differ between sides
Step 6: Choose Delivery or Collection
Fence kits are bulky but not fragile. Australia-wide delivery is calculated at checkout by postcode — see what to expect from delivery — or metro customers can click and collect from a depot and save the freight entirely. Check the packing list against your order on arrival before you book your install weekend.
Step 7: Build It
Posts one day, rails and infills the next — that’s the realistic rhythm for a first-timer working with a mate. Our companion article, DIY Colorbond fencing: the ultimate weekend project, covers set-out, post setting and panel assembly in detail.
A Worked Example
A 27m back boundary, flat ground, one 900mm gate, 1.8m high in Basalt:
- 11 full panels + 1 cut panel + 1 gate kit
- Approximate kit cost: $1,700 – $2,100 supplied
- Concrete and sundries: ~$220
- Versus typical installed quotes of $2,800 – $3,800 for the same run
Ready to price your fence? Configure your kit with the Fence Project Planner, or browse Colorbond fence panels with instant online pricing. Call us for any further assistance.