PVC Fencing
Somerset.
7322
Coastal town on Bass Strait between Burnie and Wynyard, where salt air and a cool, wet climate weather timber and metal boundaries fast.
Somerset
Somerset sits on the North West coast between Burnie and Wynyard, fronting Bass Strait near the mouth of the Cam River in the Waratah-Wynyard Council area. It grew as a residential and light-industrial town and its housing reflects that: mid-century brick and weatherboard homes on generous flat lots, with newer family builds filling in around them. The town runs right up to the coast, so salt-laden air is a constant, and the region's cool, wet winters keep the ground damp for months. That weather is hard on a fence. Salt corrodes Colorbond at its cut edges, and timber palings rot at the base and grow mould across the face. PVC absorbs none of the moisture, has no metal to corrode, and needs no resealing. For a Somerset boundary that holds its white finish through the salt and the wet, PVC is the durable, low-maintenance choice.
Somerset streetscape
How Somerset fences.
Housing stock
Somerset's streets carry mid-century brick and weatherboard homes on generous flat lots, with newer family builds filling in among them. The flat allotments make for straightforward, even fence runs, and the mix of older and newer facades suits both a crisp white picket and a solid modern panel.
Coastal salt-load
Somerset fronts Bass Strait near the Cam River mouth, so every boundary takes a steady salt-laden air load. Colorbond corrodes at its cut edges and fixings in this air, and the salt accelerates the weathering of timber. PVC absorbs none of it and has no metal to corrode, which is why it has become a common replacement on the streets closest to the water.
Cool, wet climate
Somerset shares the cool, wet winters of the North West coast, where the ground stays damp for long stretches. Timber posts set into that ground rot from the base up and palings grow mould across the face. PVC absorbs no moisture, so it is unaffected by the damp soil and standing wet that follow the region's heavy coastal rain.
The common job
A frequent Somerset scenario is an established home on a flat lot replacing a rusted Colorbond or rotted timber side fence that has not survived the salt and damp. The Ascot full privacy panel suits this because it screens completely and shows the same finished face to both sides of a shared boundary.
PVC fencing considerations for Somerset
Approvals & heights
In Tasmania a dividing fence of standard height on a side or rear boundary generally needs no planning permit, and that holds for most Somerset properties. Heritage-listed properties carry specific controls. Waratah-Wynyard Council is the relevant authority, so confirm any controls for your block before a street-facing fence.
Boundary fencing
Cost-sharing and notice between adjoining owners are governed by the Boundary Fences Act 1908 (Tas). Neighbours share the cost of a sufficient dividing fence, and the Act sets out the notice process for reaching agreement before work begins. PVC suits a shared boundary because both faces are identical, which removes the argument over which neighbour gets the rail face.
Salt and rot resistance
Somerset's salt air and damp winters are the reason timber and metal fences fail early here. PVC absorbs no moisture, so it never rots, and it has no metal to corrode in the coastal air. It needs none of the resealing or repainting that timber demands and none of the edge-corrosion repairs that Colorbond eventually needs near the coast.
Pool safety
Pool fencing in Somerset must comply with AS 1926.1, including the 100mm climbable-gap rule and the non-climbable zone around the barrier. The Ascot full privacy panel can serve as a compliant pool barrier provided the non-climbable zone is kept clear of adjacent landscaping or furniture.
The Collection
Five ranges, delivered to Somerset.
Every PVC fencing range is available in Somerset — supply only, or supply and install. Every price includes GST.
Henley
Picket Fencing
From $166.54 per set
From $166.54 per set
Oxford
Semi-Privacy Fencing
From $266.46 per set
From $266.46 per set
Eton
Closed-Top Fencing
From $273.11 per set
From $273.11 per set
Ascot
Full Privacy Fencing
From $254.54 per set
From $254.54 per set
Cotswold
Horse & Farm Fencing
From $92.05 per set
From $92.05 per set
Delivery
Delivered to Somerset.
We deliver PVC fencing to Somerset and every other Burnie suburb. Each order is palletised for safe transit and needs someone on site to receive it.
- Estimated delivery
- 10-14 business days via palletised freight
Pricing
Pricing for Somerset.
Prices are identical across every Burnie suburb — there is no location surcharge for Somerset. What you see online is what you pay, GST included.
Questions
PVC fencing Somerset, answered.
- Do I need council approval for a fence in Somerset?
- Across Tasmania a dividing fence of standard height on a side or rear boundary generally does not need a planning permit, and that holds for most Somerset properties under Waratah-Wynyard Council. Heritage-listed properties carry specific controls, and a tall or street-facing fence is worth confirming with the council before you order. Cost-sharing between neighbours is dealt with separately under the Boundary Fences Act 1908 (Tas), which sets out the notice process for reaching agreement.
- Does the coastal salt air in Somerset damage fences faster?
- Yes. Somerset fronts Bass Strait near the Cam River mouth, and the salt-laden air corrodes Colorbond at its cut edges, screw holes, and base rail, while the region's wet winters keep timber palings damp enough to rot and grow mould. Boundaries on the streets nearest the coast see this constantly. PVC absorbs no moisture and has no metal to corrode, so it holds its white finish in the coastal air without the repaint or replacement cycle that metal and timber need here.
- Will a timber fence last in Somerset's wet winters?
- Not without ongoing upkeep. Somerset's cool, wet winters keep timber posts and palings damp for weeks at a time, which feeds rot at ground level and grows mould and lichen across the face, and the flat, slow-draining ground holds moisture that rots posts from the base up. PVC absorbs no moisture, has no organic material to rot, and grows no mould, so it holds a clean finish through a North West winter without the resealing timber needs.
- Can I get PVC fencing delivered and installed in Somerset?
- Yes. We deliver to Somerset and the surrounding North West towns on palletised freight, typically within 10 to 14 business days, and our installer network covers the region. Burnie and the North West are among our longer interstate runs from the Queensland base because the freight crosses Bass Strait, so the window is wider than our local timeframes, but every order is tracked. Pricing runs from $166 to $342 per set including GST, with the Henley picket from $166.54. Tick the installation option for a supply-and-install price.
- What PVC fence suits a Somerset home on a flat coastal lot?
- For the generous flat lots typical of Somerset, the Ascot full privacy range at 1.8 metres gives complete screening against coastal wind and presents the same clean face to both sides of a shared boundary. Where some daylight and airflow are wanted, the Oxford semi-privacy lets light through while still screening the space, and the Henley picket suits a lower front boundary. All sit cleanly on Somerset's level allotments and hold their white finish through the salt and damp without any maintenance.
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