Boundary fences and post depth in Donnybrook
When a fence fails and nobody accepts responsibility.
In short: A Donnybrook investigation found a rear fence semi collapsed with inadequate post embedment.
What we investigated
A rear boundary fence found in a semi collapsed state, with the owner and builder disagreeing about cause.
Post embedment
The depth a post is set into the ground is a measurement, not an opinion. It was inadequate for the fence it carried.
Capping
Top capping not adequately fixed, with sections loose.
Why measurement settles it
Once the embedment depth is measured against the requirement, the argument changes shape.
What the report gives you
The finding, the shortfall and what should have been done.
Written by the Owner Inspections team from inspections carried out in Donnybrook. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
