Securing a work site, a driveway dig or an outdoor event usually starts with a call for panels, and the best temporary fencing hire in Blenheim comes from suppliers holding stock locally rather than trucking it over a hill. Marlborough operators hire galvanised fence panels, gates and water filled barriers by the week, month or year, with the choice of collecting them yourself or having them delivered, set up and dismantled. Safe Hire and Scaffold Marlborough both run their own Blenheim yards, so panels can be picked up or put on site quickly.
1Safe Hire Ltd
Safe Hire Ltd runs its Safe Site temporary fencing division from yards in Nelson and Blenheim, hiring galvanised panels and barriers for construction sites, roading projects, schools, swimming pools and events. The Marlborough branch on Timandra Place carries fencing for collection or delivery, and the wider business also hires access equipment and portable buildings. It suits contractors and event organisers who want a supplier that will deliver, install and remove the fencing rather than leave it at the gate.
Services
- Standard galvanised fence panel hire, 1.8m high by 3.15m long
- Low fence panel hire at 1.0m high in various lengths
- Lightweight anti-climb mesh panels, 2.0m high by 2.4m long
- Water filled safety barrier hire, 1.0m high with a 1.7m pin to pin length
- Delivery, set up, dismantle and pick up for jobs of any size
Highlights
- Safe Site, the fencing arm of the business, was established over 15 years ago
- Blenheim yard on Timandra Place, with further branches in Nelson, Westport and Gisborne
- Panels built from galvanised chain link mesh with pipe frame and centre pole reinforcement
- Five specialist divisions covering fencing, access equipment and portable buildings
Location & Contact
Name: Safe Hire Ltd
Address: 11 Timandra Place, Blenheim 7201
Phone: 03 928 4152
Website: safehire.co.nz
2Scaffold Marlborough Ltd
Scaffold Marlborough is a Blenheim owned scaffolding company that has hired out safety fence panels alongside its scaffold and propping gear since 2008. Fencing and gates are offered on dry hire in three panel sizes with a 31 day minimum, either collected from the New Renwick Road yard or delivered with set up and dismantle included. It suits builders and event organisers who would rather deal with one local yard for fencing, propping and scaffolding on the same job.
Services
- Temporary fence and gate dry hire in 1.8m x 3.0m, 1.0m x 3.0m and 1.8m x 2.4m panels
- Delivery with set up and dismantle, or pick up from the Burleigh yard
- Quotes for large quantities and for sites outside the Blenheim township
- Scaffolding, edge protection and propping hire for the same site
Highlights
- Trading in Marlborough since 2005, started by Lyndon Robinson
- Safety fence panels added to the hire fleet in February 2008
- Full member of Scaffold Access and Rigging New Zealand
- Site Safe member holding Totika and Sitewise health and safety prequalification
- Part of the Robinson Construction Group, working from its own New Renwick Road yard
Location & Contact
Name: Scaffold Marlborough Ltd
Address: 28 New Renwick Road, Burleigh, Blenheim 7201
Phone: 03 578 2329
Website: scaffoldmarlborough.co.nz
3Hirepool Blenheim
The Hirepool branch on Redwood Street hires self install temporary fencing alongside its general construction and DIY range. Panels are 2.1m high by 2.7m long and come complete with clamp and feet, with hire charged per metre per month, so they work for a weekend job as readily as a long site fence. The branch covers Blenheim and the surrounding Spring Creek, Rapaura, Seddon, Okaramio and Wairau Valley areas.
Services
- Self install temporary fencing panels, 2.1m high by 2.7m long, supplied with clamp and feet
- Fencing and roading products including delineators, plastic pedestrian barriers and road plates
- Online booking with branch collection, or delivery at an additional charge
- Wider hire range covering lighting, traffic control and welding equipment
Highlights
- Staffed Blenheim branch at 15 Redwood Street with its own local phone line
- Over 60 years of equipment hire experience across New Zealand
- Fencing charged per metre per month or part thereof, which keeps short hires simple
Location & Contact
Name: Hirepool Blenheim
Address: 15 Redwood Street, Blenheim 7201
Phone: 03 578 1111
Website: hirepool.co.nz/branches/blenheim
How to Choose the Right Temporary Fencing Hire in Blenheim
- Match the panel to the risk: 1.8m and 2.1m panels for building sites and public frontages, 1.0m panels for marking out low risk areas.
- Check whether the price covers installation. Dry hire means you carry, stand and brace the panels yourself; a delivered and installed job costs more but arrives ready.
- Ask about minimum hire periods before you book, since some yards charge a minimum month while others hire by the week.
- Confirm the supplier has enough stock in Blenheim for your run of metres, especially over harvest and the summer events season.
- For windy or uneven ground, ask what feet, clamps, bracing and shade cloth options come with the panels, as cladding a fence in mesh or cloth greatly increases wind load.
Frequently Asked Questions About Blenheim Temporary Fencing Hire
How much does temporary fencing hire cost in Blenheim?
Cost is usually driven by the number of metres, the length of hire and whether you install the fence yourself. Hirepool charges its temporary fencing per metre per month or part thereof, Scaffold Marlborough hires by the week with a 31 day minimum, and both Scaffold Marlborough and Safe Hire quote delivery, set up and dismantle separately. For a long run of fencing or a site outside the Blenheim township, ask for a written quote rather than working off a per panel rate.
What size temporary fence panels can I hire in Blenheim?
Locally you can hire 1.0m panels for low risk boundaries, 1.8m panels in 2.4m, 3.0m and 3.15m lengths for standard site fencing, 2.0m and 2.1m panels for higher security or anti-climb work, and water filled barriers where vehicles are moving nearby. Gates are available from Scaffold Marlborough so you can keep a controlled access point.
Do I have to fence a construction site?
If members of the public could be harmed by the work, the business carrying out the work has a duty to control that risk, and fencing a site is one of the most common ways to do it. WorkSafe New Zealand publishes guidance on managing risks to the public around construction and excavation work at worksafe.govt.nz, and your main contractor or designer will usually specify the fencing standard for the job.
Can I collect the fencing myself instead of paying for delivery?
Yes. Safe Hire holds fencing at its Timandra Place yard for collection, Scaffold Marlborough allows pick up from its New Renwick Road yard within working hours of Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm, and Hirepool panels are self install. Bear in mind that panels, feet and clamps are heavy and awkward, so a trailer or ute and a second pair of hands make the trip much easier.
Do I need permission to put fencing on a footpath or road in Blenheim?
Yes, if the fence occupies part of the road corridor, including the footpath or a parking bay, you generally need approval and often a traffic management plan. Applications go through Marlborough District Council, whose road corridor and event information is at marlborough.govt.nz. Fencing entirely within your own boundary does not need council approval.
Can temporary fencing be used around a swimming pool?
Temporary fencing is commonly used to keep a pool or spa secure while it is being built or repaired, but it still has to meet the residential pool barrier requirements rather than simply enclose the area. The rules for pool barriers, including gates and non-climbable zones, are set out by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment at building.govt.nz, and your council pool inspector can confirm what is acceptable on site.
How long can I hire temporary fencing for?
Hire periods run from a few days to several years. Safe Hire notes that its fencing can stay on site for days, weeks, months or years, Scaffold Marlborough applies a 31 day minimum on fence and gate dry hire, and Hirepool bills in monthly blocks. Longer hires are worth negotiating up front, as rates are usually quoted for the whole run rather than panel by panel.
What keeps temporary fencing standing in Marlborough wind?
Panels are held upright by feet, joined with clamps, and braced where the run is long or exposed. Safe Hire supplies steel or concrete feet so panels can be relocated on any surface, and Hirepool panels come complete with clamp and feet. If you add shade cloth, banner mesh or hoarding to the fence, the wind load rises sharply, so tell the supplier what you plan to attach before the fence goes up.