Fine Fencing
Thirteen posts core-drilled through sandstone on one job — Fine Fencing takes on the technical work others skip.
Chris personally handles the consultation and scoping phase, and customers with difficult sites — rocky ground, sandstone footings, uneven terrain — specifically mention that he engaged with the challenge rather than walking away or simplifying the job. One practical caution: three reviewers mention difficulty getting a response to quote requests, and one was quoted a $165 site visit fee for a suburb roughly ten minutes away. If you're outside Manly Vale or the immediate Northern Beaches core, it's worth calling directly rather than relying on the online enquiry form to confirm they'll take your job before investing time in sending measurements and photos.
Their work
What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (44 total)
“core drilling has never occurred previously”
“turned up as scheduled and left site clean and tidy”
“Second time using them for a reason!”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
Credentials & background
Sourced from 4 public records so you don't have to look them up yourself
About Fine Fencing
Chris Pinks leads the Fine Fencing team on the Northern Beaches, handling site assessments, design consultations, and the trickier structural decisions — including solutions for rocky, undulating terrain that other contractors typically avoid. Reviewers specifically praise his willingness to talk through options and tailor designs rather than push a standard product, and multiple customers have used him two or three times across different projects at the same property. Tarn handles design consultations and scheduling from the office, with several customers calling out her responsiveness and ability to fast-track jobs when timelines are tight. On the tools, the crew — which has included Nathan, Matt, Nico, Jad, and Rob across different jobs — is consistently noted for arriving when promised, working cleanly through challenging conditions including rain and rocky substrate, and leaving sites tidy. The work spans timber paling fences, custom picket fences, pool boundary fencing, double and single gates, and steel post installations — with core drilling through sandstone and concrete carried out as standard where needed rather than as a workaround. Recent reviews have trended noticeably higher than earlier ones, suggesting the operation has tightened up as it has matured.
Best for: timber and picket fence installs on rocky or uneven Northern Beaches blocks, complex gate fabrication and rehinging, pool boundary fencing, and homeowners who want a contractor willing to scope difficult terrain in person before quoting.
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What areas does Fine Fencing service?+
Fine Fencing is based in Manly Vale and focuses primarily on the Northern Beaches area. Several reviewers are from suburbs like Crows Nest, suggesting they do travel outside the immediate area for some jobs. However, at least one customer reported being quoted a $165 fee for a site visit to Narrabeen — roughly ten minutes away — so coverage and travel costs aren't uniform. If you're outside the Northern Beaches core, call directly before submitting an online enquiry to confirm they'll visit your site without an additional fee.
Can Fine Fencing handle difficult terrain — rocky ground, sandstone, or sloped blocks?+
Yes, and this appears to be a genuine specialty. One detailed review describes 13 out of 18 posts being core drilled through cement or sandstone — work the reviewer had not seen done in 47 years of engaging fencing contractors. Multiple other reviews mention challenging terrain including rocky soil, undulating blocks, and gardens with difficult access. Chris personally scopes these jobs and customers with hard sites consistently report he engaged with the problem rather than recommending a simplified approach.
Who will I deal with at Fine Fencing, and what are they each responsible for?+
Chris Pinks is the lead and handles on-site consultations, design discussions, and the more complex structural decisions. Tarn manages office-side enquiries, design consultations, and scheduling — multiple reviewers praised her for moving quickly when timelines were tight. On-site crew members mentioned across reviews include Nathan, Matt, Nico, Jad, and Rob. Helen also appears in several reviews managing administration. The team is small enough that you're likely to deal with the same people throughout your project.
What do customers say about Fine Fencing's pricing?+
Pricing feedback across the 44 Google reviews is consistently described as competitive, fair, or good value — no reviewer describes it as expensive, and one customer noted the final cost came in under budget. One customer did receive a quote for a $165 site visit fee before work could begin, which was unexpected given the proximity to the business's base. It's worth asking upfront whether there's a charge for a site visit when you make first contact, particularly if you're outside Manly Vale.
How responsive is Fine Fencing to new enquiry requests?+
For customers who get through, communication during the project is praised consistently — updates on delays, clear timelines, and prompt responses to changes. The weak point flagged by a handful of reviewers is the initial online quote enquiry form, which at least three customers say went unanswered for weeks or months. If you're looking to get a quote, phoning directly rather than submitting an online form appears to be the more reliable path to getting a response.