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Made in NZ · Fencing quotes · Fencing Act notices · Pool barrier inspectionsFencing software for NZ — quote per metre, handle Fencing Act & pool rules
Toolie is job-management, quoting, invoicing and compliance software built for NZ fencers. Quote timber, post-and-rail, Colorsteel and pool fencing by the lineal metre, with posts and palings sized to the fence height — not a generic template.
No credit card · Cancel anytime · Works offline on site · Flat NZD pricing
See how Toolie works for fencers
From the fence line to a priced quote, the pool-barrier check, the Fencing Act notice and the registers you keep — in the order you’d use them.
Every screen here is the real Toolie app running a made-up demo business — the clients and addresses are invented, the screens are real.
- 01 Quote the jobQuote Fence runs, gates and posts, priced per part
- 02 Paperwork per jobPaperwork Pool barrier rules, locates and consent triggers
- 03 Fence-line designerFence line Legs and gates to a post schedule, stepped on a slope
- 04 Pool-barrier checkPool check F9/AS1 clause by clause, with the fixes
- 05 Fencing Act notices and registersRegisters s 10 notices and pool barrier inspections
01
Quote the job
Pick from fencing job types, enter the run, height and gates, and Toolie counts the posts, rails, palings and concrete from your fencer pricebook.
- Fencing job types: paling, rural post-and-wire, Colorsteel, pool safety, concrete post fences, gate installs, fence removal and post replacement
- Auto takeoff: run, height, post spacing, gates, augered or hand-dug holes and old-fence removal become priced lines
- Several fence runs on one quote — here a designed pool fence and a boundary paling fence as separate parts
- A fencer pricebook you can override with your own supplier prices
- Labour hours and rate, markup on materials, GST and a deposit or staged payments, with the client scope drafted for you
02
Paperwork per job
Every fencing job lists what the law asks of it, with the section or clause, before you price it.
- Pool fences: the barrier must comply with the Building Code (Building Act 2004 s 162C; NZBC F9); pool barriers are excluded from the Schedule 1 fence exemption (cl 21(2)) and the council inspects at least every 3 years (s 162D)
- Fences over 2.5 m: outside the Schedule 1 cl 21 exemption, so building consent is listed
- Post holes: locate and mark underground services (Before-U-Dig) before digging
- Generate the pool barrier compliance record from the quote, filled in with the client and site
03
Fence-line designer
Type each leg and the turn at its start (or draw the line), add the gates and a few ground levels. Toolie spaces the posts evenly between corners, ends and gate posts.
- Legs and turns, or a drawn line; open runs or closed loops
- Equal bays between corners, ends and gate posts, no longer than your maximum spacing, with short bays flagged
- A post schedule: line, corner, end and gate posts, post length and the longest bay
- Ground levels along the line → stepped or raked panels, with the gap under stepped pool panels checked
- Boundary fences flagged for the Fencing Act; a fence on top of a fall of 1 m or more flagged for F4
- Add the designed fence as a priced part, or fill the takeoff
04
Pool-barrier check
Walk the barrier run by run, then the gates and any house doors and windows. Each F9/AS1 clause comes back pass, fail or not checked — never “complies” with anything left unchecked.
- Heights, gaps, ground clearance, rails and the 1200 mm non-climbable zone for each run
- Gates: hinging, opening away from the pool, self-closing from every position, latch height or shield
- House walls: doors into the pool area and windows that open within 2.4 m above it
- A list of fixes with the clause for each, and a record kept with the job
- A gate that fails the closing or latch clauses adds a remedial hardware line to the quote
05
Fencing Act notices and registers
Draft the Fencing Act notice for your client, record how and when it was served, and keep every pool barrier you’ve built or checked on file.
- Fencing Act notices (Fencing Act 1978 s 10, Schedule 1 form 1): boundary, fence type, height, length, estimated cost and each owner’s share
- How and when it was served, and the 21-day cross-notice period
- Pool barrier inspections: measurements, each inspection’s result and the next 3-yearly inspection due
- Print any record or export the register as CSV
Everything in the fencer pack
Quote fencing per lineal metre, itemised
NZ fence pricing depends on post spacing, rail count, height, ground conditions and gates. Toolie’s take-off counts posts, rails, palings and concrete from the run length and height — posts long enough to sit 600mm in the ground, palings the full fence height — and prices augered vs hand-dug holes, gates and old-fence removal. The pricebook covers H4 ground-contact posts, rails, palings, Colorsteel and pool-fence systems. Override any rate with your supplier pricing.
Pool barriers — Building Act 2004
Residential pool barriers are covered by the Building Act 2004 (subpart 7A, which replaced the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 on 1 January 2017) and Building Code clause F9. A pool barrier is not consent-exempt like an ordinary fence, and councils must inspect residential pools at least every 3 years. Toolie flags pool-fence jobs as needing consent and keeps a pool-barrier register with the measurements, gate and latch checks and the next 3-yearly inspection date. Always confirm compliance with the territorial authority.
Fencing Act notices and boundary fences
Under the Fencing Act 1978 adjoining owners share the cost of an adequate boundary fence (s 9), and the formal route is a written notice (s 10) that the neighbour can object to or cross-notice within 21 days (s 11). Toolie drafts the s 10 notice from the job — boundary, fence type, height, length, estimate and each owner’s share — and tracks the 21-day clock. Fences up to 2.5m are building-consent exempt (Building Act Schedule 1 cl 21, pool barriers excepted); district-plan height rules vary, so check the council.
One flat price for your whole crew
Whether you run a two-person team or subcontract out post-setting, Toolie is one flat monthly price for the whole crew — not per user.
Quote, comply and get paid — flat price for your crew
Flat: Solo $49, Duo $89, Crew $129, Pro $249 (NZD ex-GST). 14-day free trial, no credit card, no lock-in. Quote a fencing job free before you create an account.
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NZ compliance guide
Pool Fence Compliance NZ: Rules, Gates & Inspections — How NZ pool fence compliance works for fencers: Building Act subpart 7A, Code clause F9, consent, gate rules, 3-yearly inspections and Fencing Act costs.
Common questions
Does Toolie include NZ fencing pricing?
Yes. Toolie ships a NZ fencing pricebook covering rough-sawn rails and pickets by H-class, treated posts, pre-nailed fence panels, Colorsteel profiles and pool-fence systems — all per lineal metre. Override with your supplier rates.
Does Toolie handle Fencing Act notices?
Yes. Toolie drafts the Fencing Act 1978 s 10 notice from the job, splits the estimate into each owner’s share, and tracks the neighbour’s 21-day objection window (s 11). Get legal advice for disputes.
Can Toolie help with pool fence compliance?
Toolie flags pool-fence jobs as needing building consent (Building Act 2004 subpart 7A and Building Code F9) and keeps a pool-barrier inspection register with the next 3-yearly due date. Always confirm final compliance with your territorial authority.
Is there an NZ-built alternative to Tradify for fencers?
Yes. Toolie is New Zealand-built, flat-priced for your whole crew, includes a real NZ fencing pricebook, and lets you quote a job before you sign up.
How much does fencing software cost in NZ?
Flat NZD ex-GST: Solo $49, Duo $89, Crew $129, Pro $249 — one price for the whole crew, not per user. 14-day free trial, no credit card, no lock-in.
Do fences need building consent in NZ?
Fences up to 2.5 m above the supporting ground are exempt under Building Act 2004 Schedule 1 cl 21, but pool barriers are excluded from that exemption (cl 21(2)). Toolie lists building consent on the quote for a pool fence or a fence over 2.5 m; district-plan height rules are separate, so check the council.
Can Toolie check a pool fence against F9/AS1?
Yes. The pool-barrier check takes your measurements of each barrier run, gate, door and window and gives every F9/AS1 clause a pass, fail or not checked, with a list of fixes. It is the installer’s own check — the council or an independently qualified pool inspector still does the periodic inspection (Building Act 2004 s 162D).
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