Hi and thanks for visiting Barwon Residential Fencing (BR Fencing, for short).
My name is Grant ‘the Kiwi’ Finlayson and I am the proud owner operator of this highly regarded small business, which I founded in 2003 to service the Greater Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula region.
Prior to running my own business, I learned the fencing trade from an early age growing up on the land in rugged New Zealand country, and it’s been running through my veins ever since.
Since I launched my own business 20 years ago, the demand for BR Fencing as a local service provider of choice for high quality residential fences on the Peninsula has exponentially evolved. We are now one of the most highly sought after domestic fencing firms in the region, and more recently have added a growing number of major commercial fencing contracts to our portfolio of works.
My 35+ years experience in fencing has taught me the most important indicators for the longevity of a fence are the quality of materials used in its construction, and the quality of the workers installing it. I can confidently say Barwon Residential Fencing delivers both.
I personally oversee and work alongside my tight and dynamic team of highly skilled, reliable and efficient fencers who I have trained myself and value tremendously for their hard work and professional ethics.
It goes without saying that material quality is paramount to producing a stand-out, superior fence. I source mine from a network of trusted and reliable timber merchants in the region, who I know will always source the best available on the market.
I have a real soft spot for Cypress posts, because it is so good at resisting warping and twisting. It also has naturally insect and fungus resistant oils within it, which negates the use of heavy chemicals.
When it comes to the design of fences, I love a challenge and am immensely proud of the many unique fences I have been commissioned to build. I work with my clients to understand their vision and create a design that is both aesthetically awesome and structurally sound.
Farm gates custom made by me are simple yet striking as an entry or side gate. I measure up and create these gates to suit my client’s requirements. The more I make, the more requests I get to create another personalised farm gate to enhance their fences … …learn more
Cypress Pine is a product I use regularly in most of my feature type fences. I also build solid cypress fences. These fences are predominantly used in areas where a client needs privacy and sound proofing. An attractive and durable fence that can be capped with cypress or colour bond. I love this style of fence…learn more
Feature. This type of fence generally encompasses several different styles in combination. By changing colour and materials these combinations can be made to suit the full range of houses from contemporary to traditional…learn more
Federation. This style of fence usually utilises the pattern work on the existing verandah on the top and mini-orb, a form of corrugated iron, on the bottom. It can really enhance the period look of a home and when done well allows it to stand out from others in the street….learn more
Heritage. A type of fence that can be made to match most period style houses. Posts can be formed up to match existing veranda posts etc. The wire is available in a good variety of colours….learn more
Merbau. A modern contemporary style fence. Great for the modern architecturally designed house through to the humble beach house. Normally fences and gates are built with the merbu running horizontally but it can be used vertically like pickets….learn more
Picket. A regular favourite this style of fence has a lasting appeal across a large range of house styles. From Victorian through to Contemporary small changes in design will allow your picket fence to properly compliment your dwelling. Particularly suited to uneven or sloping blocks….learn more
Victorian. Pre-federation homes are usually quite ornate and traditionally English. Picket fencing is generally the standard on Victorian home without capping or miniorb but with a scalloped dip to the pickets between posts….learn more