Dog Gone Fencing
Marc Semple personally oversees complex gate and fencing projects, with multiple customers naming him for resolving issues and delivering on scope.
The standout pattern across five-star reviews is completed projects: Colorbond fences, timber boundary fences, electric gate setups — jobs where the scope was clear and the crew showed up when expected. That said, a recurring pattern across roughly seven of the 30 reviews we analysed involves the quoting stage: customers report waiting weeks, making multiple follow-up calls, and in some cases never receiving a quote at all. This appears to be a genuine bottleneck rather than isolated bad luck, and it's worth going in with eyes open — if you're on a deadline or need a quick turnaround, confirm upfront how long a quote will take and get a specific callback commitment. The business is GST-registered and has been operating for around 19 years, which at least signals structural stability; the quoting experience, not the quality of completed work, is the variable to manage.
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About Dog Gone Fencing
Dog Gone Fencing is run by Marc Semple and his wife, with Marc personally handling on-site work and client relationships — multiple reviews name him specifically for being approachable, solutions-focused, and willing to go back and fix issues when they arise. The business covers a broad scope of fencing work: Colorbond front and boundary fences, timber paling and ship-lapped fences (including covenant-specific estate requirements), and more complex projects involving solar-powered automatic swing gates and electric gate motors. They also stock and supply fencing materials, with at least one customer praising their range and delivery reliability — making them a dual option for DIYers needing materials and homeowners wanting full installation. They've shown a capacity for storm-damage repairs, including replacing broken palings after the January cyclonic weather system that hit the Marian area, suggesting familiarity with insurance-type repair jobs in the Mackay region. Projects tend to finish on time and site cleanup is mentioned positively across multiple reviews, which matters when fencing work runs along shared property boundaries. Where they shine most clearly is on larger, multi-element jobs — combined fencing, gating, and automation projects — where Marc and the team have more room to demonstrate their design and installation range.
Best for: combined Colorbond fence and automatic gate installations, timber boundary fences with estate covenant requirements, and storm-damage fence repairs in the Mackay and Marian region.
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What types of fencing does Dog Gone Fencing specialise in?+
Based on completed jobs mentioned in reviews, they handle Colorbond boundary and front fences, ship-lapped and paling timber fences, and pool fencing. They also take on more complex projects combining new fencing with electric or solar-powered automatic gates. Several customers in estate developments mention them successfully matching covenant requirements. They additionally stock and supply fencing materials for customers who prefer to manage their own installation.
How long does it typically take to get a quote from Dog Gone Fencing?+
This is the most consistent caution in their reviews. Multiple customers report waiting three weeks or more and needing to chase with several phone calls before receiving a quote — and a handful say they never received one at all. The business appears to get busy, particularly following storm events in the Mackay region. If you're working to a deadline, it's worth asking upfront for a specific timeframe and confirming a follow-up date rather than waiting for them to reach out.
Who will I be dealing with at Dog Gone Fencing?+
Owner Marc Semple is regularly named in reviews and appears to be hands-on at both the client communication and site-management level. His wife is also mentioned as being pleasant to deal with during the management process. A team member named Matt is credited in at least one review for making the quoting and ordering process easy. On-site crews are described across multiple reviews as friendly, punctual, and efficient.
Can Dog Gone Fencing handle storm damage repairs?+
Yes — at least one review specifically praises their prompt response to fence damage caused by the January cyclonic weather system that affected the Marian area near Mackay. The crew replaced broken palings and rebuilt the shared back fence efficiently. If you've had storm damage, it's worth contacting them early as demand in the region spikes after weather events, which can stretch their quoting and scheduling timelines.
Do Dog Gone Fencing install automatic gates as part of a fencing project?+
Yes, and this appears to be one of their stronger service offerings. Customers have had solar-powered automatic double swing gates and electric gate motors installed as part of larger fencing projects. One reviewer details a project combining a new Colorbond front fence, electric front gate, and side gate — describing the end result as the best-looking fence on the street. For complex gate-and-fence combinations, reviews suggest Marc and the team are well-suited to managing the full scope.