Security fencing Sydney — 358 mesh and palisade fencing for commercial sites
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Security Fencing Sydney

The contractor Sydney businesses, schools and government agencies hire to assess, specify and install their site security fencing.

Licensed NSW contractor. $20M public liability. SWMS supplied. Free site assessment.

Commercial Security Fencing Contractors — Sydney

Hiring a security fencing contractor in Sydney should be simple: one company that surveys the site, recommends a system that matches your risk, prices it in writing and installs it with its own crew. That is what we do. Fencing and Landscaping Experts has secured schools, warehouses, car parks, substations, government buildings and sports grounds across Greater Sydney since 2016, and we manage the job from first site visit to final handover inspection.

Working out which system you need first? Start with high security fencing solutions to match a security level to your site risk, compare grades on our anti-climb mesh fencing page, read how we handle 358 mesh fencing installation, or see a local example on our Austral commercial security fencing page.

358 anti-climb mesh is our most specified product for high-security applications. Its 76.2mm x 12.7mm aperture size is rated Class A under Australian security standards and is the NSW Department of Education's preferred specification for school perimeters. We also supply and install palisade steel fencing for utility and government sites where visibility and deterrence are priorities, and chain wire perimeter fencing for cost-effective industrial applications.

All commercial fencing projects include a site assessment, fixed-price written quote, SWMS documentation and post-installation inspection. We hold a NSW Contractor Licence, $20M public liability insurance and carry workers' compensation cover for all employees. We can provide capability statements and insurance certificates of currency for government and council procurement processes.

358 Anti-Climb Mesh Fencing in Sydney

358 mesh takes its name from its panel specification: 3" x 0.5" x 8-gauge, giving apertures of 76.2mm x 12.7mm. The openings are too narrow for fingers or boot tips, which is why the product is often called "prison mesh" and why it is the default anti-climb specification for Sydney sites where perimeter breaches carry real cost — electrical substations, data centres, rail corridors, school boundaries, logistics yards and correctional precincts.

We supply Australian-made 358 mesh panels in galvanised or PVC powder-coated finishes (black and green are the most common for schools and public sites), with matching pedestrian and vehicle gates. Panels are typically installed at 2.4m or 3.0m heights and can be topped with cranked extensions or razor tape where the risk assessment calls for it. Because the panels are welded, not woven, they cannot be unravelled with hand tools — cutting through them requires powered equipment, time and noise, which is exactly what perimeter security is designed to force.

For a full product breakdown, specifications and supply options see our dedicated 358 mesh security fencing page, or compare it against palisade and razor-wire systems on our high security fencing guide. Every 358 mesh project starts with a free site assessment and a fixed written quote.

358 Anti-Climb Mesh

76.2mm x 12.7mm apertures — Class A security. Standard for schools, government and correctional facilities in NSW. Galvanised and PVC-coated finishes.

Palisade Steel Fencing

High-visibility steel palisade with anti-tamper fixings. Common for substations, utility sites and government buildings. Available in 1.8m–3m heights.

Chain Wire (Cyclone Wire)

Cost-effective perimeter security for industrial sites, sports grounds, car parks and rural applications. Galvanised and PVC options.

Welded Mesh Panels

Rigid flat-bar or round-wire welded mesh panels in V-groove profiles for added strength. Medium-security commercial and industrial applications.

Industrial Sliding Gates

Heavy-duty cantilever and tracked sliding gates for vehicle access control. Motorised options with RFID, card reader and intercom.

Razor Wire & Topping

Concertina razor wire, flat razor tape and spike topping added to existing fences as a security upgrade for industrial and high-risk sites.

Commercial Project Credentials

NSW Contractor Licence holder
$20M public liability insurance
Workers compensation insurance
SWMS and safety plans for all projects
Site inductions and traffic management
Capability statements on request
After-hours work available
Experience with live operational sites

Security Fencing Sydney — FAQs

358 anti-climb mesh (also called "prison mesh") is the highest-security welded mesh system available. Its 76.2mm x 12.7mm apertures prevent hand and foot holds, making it Class A rated under Australian security standards. It is the specification of choice for government facilities, NSW Department of Education schools, correctional precincts and high-security industrial sites.

Chain wire (cyclone wire) perimeter fencing in Sydney costs approximately a quoted rate per metre for standard heights (1.8m–2.1m). Welded mesh panel systems are a quoted rate per metre. 358 anti-climb mesh is quoted per metre due to the heavier gauge material and more complex post/frame system. Palisade steel fencing is quoted per metre installed. All prices depend on height, ground conditions and access.

Yes. We provide Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), site induction documentation, and insurance certificates for all commercial and government fencing projects. We hold $20M public liability insurance and can work within live operational environments (schools, hospitals, industrial sites) with appropriate safety planning.

Yes. We have experience staging security fencing installations within live sites, maintaining site access during construction, coordinating with site managers, and completing work in sections to minimise disruption to operations. We can provide traffic management plans and work after-hours if required.

We install sliding, swing and bi-fold security gates in matching panel systems. Gate automation options include keypad, card reader, RFID, intercom and video entry systems. For high-security applications, we install anti-ram bollards and spike barriers as additional access control measures.

For utilities, substations, rail corridors and council assets, see our dedicated infrastructure perimeter fencing page. Residential enquiries are usually better served by pool fencing Sydney or driveway gates Sydney.

358 Mesh Specification for Sydney Sites

358 mesh takes its name from the panel aperture: 76.2mm x 12.7mm, or 3 x 0.5 inches, in 8-gauge wire. The gaps are too narrow for fingers or the toe of a boot, which is why it is specified as anti-climb and often called prison mesh. Unlike chain wire it cannot be peeled back from a cut, and unlike palisade it gives almost no visual obstruction, so CCTV and patrol sightlines stay intact.

For Sydney projects we most commonly install 358 panels at 2.1m, 2.4m and 3.0m, either hot-dip galvanised to AS/NZS 4680 or galvanised then polyester powder-coated for coastal and high-visibility sites. Posts are set in concrete footings sized to the panel height and local wind loading. Where a higher rating is required we add a barbed or razor topping, an anti-climb rail, or a curved cranked arm.

Panel fixings matter as much as the mesh. We use security fasteners with a one-way or shear-off head so panels cannot be unbolted from outside the boundary, and we stagger panel joins away from corners where leverage is easiest. On sloping ground panels are raked rather than stepped, which removes the triangular gap under a stepped run that is the most common weak point on a 358 perimeter.

Choosing a Security Fence by Site Type

Schools and childcare: 358 mesh at 2.1m with no toe or hand holds and clear sightlines for supervision. NSW Department of Education projects usually also require gates with panic hardware on egress paths.

Warehouses, depots and logistics yards: heavy chain wire at 2.4m with three-strand barbed topping is the cost-effective baseline. Where theft risk is higher, 358 across the street-facing boundary with chain wire on the remaining sides balances security against budget.

Substations, water assets and rail corridors: palisade or 358 at 2.4m to 3.0m, anti-dig plates or a concrete plinth at ground level, and lockable double gates sized for plant access. See our infrastructure perimeter fencing page for the sector-specific detail.

Construction and temporary works: hoarding or temporary fence panels first, replaced with the permanent system at handover. We can stage the change-over so the site is never left open.

How We Run a Sydney Security Fencing Project

Every job starts with a site walk: boundary survey pegs, existing services, ground conditions, access for a post-hole rig and any live operations we need to work around. We issue a SWMS and site-specific safety plan before mobilising, carry $20M public liability and workers compensation cover, and can provide a capability statement for tender submissions.

We work after hours and on weekends on operational sites, and we can install in stages so a boundary is never left unsecured overnight. Dial Before You Dig searches are run on every project before any footing is bored.

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