Glass pool fencing cost in Brisbane: what changes the price
Two glass pool fences of the same length can cost very different amounts. This guide explains why, and how to compare quotes fairly.
Why there are no prices on this page. A real price depends on your site and your choices, and a number copied from elsewhere would mislead you. Send your suburb and rough fence length and Jake Roberts will quote on your pool.
What moves the price
- Length of fence. More metres means more glass and more fixings. Corners and changes of direction add work.
- Style. Frameless and semi-frameless fences use different glass, hardware and installation methods, so they are priced differently. Ask for both if you are undecided.
- Gates. Each gate adds hardware and fitting. Gate position and swing can also change the layout.
- Glass and hardware. Glass thickness, hinges, latches and fixings vary in grade and finish. Coastal and bayside pools may need more corrosion-resistant hardware.
- The site. Slopes, steps, paving or concrete, tight access and what is already there all affect the work. On stairs, the QBCC says to measure from the tread nosing so the fence stays at least 1200mm high.
- Removing the old fence. Taking out and disposing of an existing fence is sometimes included and sometimes extra.
- The inspection. A pool safety inspection is separate from the fence work. The QBCC says there is no set charge for a full inspection, so get several quotes.
How to compare quotes
Quotes are only comparable if they cover the same things. Ask each one:
- Is this a price per metre or a fixed total for the job?
- How many metres and how many gates does it include?
- Which style, glass and hardware is it, and what finish?
- Is removal of the old fence included?
- Does it include getting the pool ready for inspection, and who pays the inspector?
- What is the licence number of the person doing the work?
The last question matters. The QBCC says a contractor's licence is required when the value of the work and materials is $3,300 or more. Ask for the licence number and check it with the QBCC before you pay a deposit.
Get a quote for your pool
Tell Jake your suburb, roughly how many metres of fence you need and whether you are replacing an old fence. Send the quote form or call (07) 3112 3902.
Common questions
Is glass pool fencing priced per metre?
It can be, but not always. Some quotes are per metre and some are a fixed total, so ask which one you are being given and exactly what it covers.
Why do glass pool fence quotes vary so much?
Quotes vary with the fence length, the style, the number of gates, the glass and hardware, the site and whether removing the old fence is included. Compare quotes that cover the same things.
Does the quote include the pool safety inspection?
Check each quote. The inspection is carried out by a licensed pool safety inspector, and the QBCC says there is no set charge for it.