How much do privacy screens cost?

Privacy screens typically cost $250–$650 per linear metre installed, with most residential jobs landing between $1,500 and $5,000.

Typical price band

$2,700typical

$500 low$9,500 high

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Real-world examples

Small utility screen$500 – $1,400

Boundary privacy screen$1,800 – $3,800

Premium decorative screening$4,500 – $9,500

— Length & height. Price scales with metres, and screens over 1.8 m need heavier posts and footings.

— Material. Treated pine slats are cheapest; hardwood, aluminium battens and laser-cut panels step up from there.

— Footings & fixing. Freestanding screens on new concrete footings cost more than panels fixed to an existing structure.

— Site access & ground. Sloping ground, rock and tight access all add digging and labour time.

— Finish. Powder coating, staining or oiling adds cost but extends the life of the screen.

— Check your council's rules — screens above fence height on a boundary can need approval or neighbour consent.

— Aluminium slats cost more than timber up front but never need oiling or replacing warped boards.

— Leaving small gaps between slats keeps airflow and light while still blocking sightlines.

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