How Much Does Premium Timber Post and Rail Fencing Cost? VELOX™ Pricing Explained

There’s a point in almost every fencing conversation where we get to the same question: 

It looks beautiful. But how much is it actually going to cost me? 

And with VELOX™, that question deserves a little context before we simply give you a price per metre. 

VELOX™ is a premium timber post and rail fencing system from Stock & Noble created for people who love timber, but are cautious to buy because they hate many of the problems traditionally associated with owning it. 

It was born out of literally thousands of conversations we’ve had with Australian property owners about their post-and-rail fencing. What they loved, what frustrated them, what failed earlier than expected and why the answer so often seemed to be, “Well, that’s just timber.” 

We’ve challenged that. 

VELOX™ is crafted from character-rich Spotted Gum, but what makes it different is the thinking around the timber. Steel footings keep the timber out of the ground. Purpose-designed brackets remove the need for traditional morticed rail holes. The hardwood is H4 treated, substantial in dimension, individually hand-crafted and supplied pre-oiled to help preserve its natural character. 

So yes, VELOX™ costs more than many traditional timber fencing options. 

But you’re not simply paying for more expensive timber. You’re paying for the timber with all the major problems removed! The handcrafted finish and the additional engineering around it, all designed to give you the beauty of hardwood with greater confidence in how the fencing system will perform over time. 

 

How much does VELOX™ Premium Timber Post and Rail fencing cost? 

VELOX™ is available as a one, two, three or four-rail system. 

Current indicative material pricing is: 

• 1 rail: $155 + GST per lineal metre 

• 2 rail: $195 + GST per lineal metre 

• 3 rail: $245 + GST per lineal metre 

• 4 rail: $285 + GST per lineal metre 

That includes the VELOX™ posts, rails and bracket system required to build the fence. 

It does not include freight and handling, concrete for the post footings, installation or gates. 

For 100 metres of VELOX™, the material cost would be approximately: 

• 1 rail: $15,500 + GST 

• 2 rail: $19,500 + GST 

• 3 rail: $24,500 + GST 

• 4 rail: $28,500 + GST 

For 500 metres, the material cost would range from approximately $77,000 to $140,000 + GST, depending on the number of rails. 

And this is where acreage owners need to be a little strategic. 

Five hundred metres is not unusual on a lifestyle property, but it doesn’t mean every metre needs the same fencing. 

If the back paddock boundary is barely visible and simply needs to perform a job, spending premium timber money there may not make sense. Your entrance, driveway, front boundary and the fencing around the home are different. 

Those are the areas you see every day and the places that create the first impression of the property. 

For many acreage properties, that’s where VELOX makes the most sense. 

 

What’s the installation cost of Velox™ Timber Post & Rail Fencing? 

As a broad planning guide, our Premium Timber Post and Rail Fencing installation typically sits around $45 to $65 per lineal metre, depending on the project. 

A few things can influence the final rate: 

• Number of rails: more rails mean more brackets, handling and installation time 

• Project size: larger jobs may be priced differently to shorter runs 

• Site conditions: ground conditions and access can affect labour 

• Layout: corners, gateways and more complex fence lines can add time 

• Location and contractor: installation rates will naturally vary 

For budgeting purposes: 

• 100 metres: approximately $4,500–$6,500 

• 500 metres: approximately $22,500–$32,500 

VELOX™ is also more labour-intensive compared to Premium Steel as additional rails are added because each substantial hardwood rail and bracket needs to be positioned and secured. 

We’d treat these as budgeting figures rather than quotes, as every property and installation is different.  

 

 What other timber post and rail fencing costs should I budget for?? 

Beyond the VELOX materials and installation, there are a few other costs to factor into your project: 

• Freight and handling: this will depend on where your property is located. 

• Concrete: required for the VELOX steel footing system. 

• Gates: the number, size and location of gates can have a meaningful impact on the overall project cost. 

• Maintenance: an ongoing cost that comes with keeping natural hardwood looking its best. 

We’d always recommend allowing for these from the beginning so you’re comparing the real project cost, not just the per-metre fencing price.  

 

What’s the cost of maintaining Premium timber fencing?? 

Stock & Noble’s  VELOX™ is natural hardwood, so keeping that rich, freshly oiled Spotted Gum appearance does require ongoing care. 

Every post and rail arrives pre-oiled in OBSYDE, our clear penetrating timber oil, which helps bring out the colour and grain while protecting the timber from the beginning. 

As a broad guide: 

• Recoating: around once every 12 months, depending on climate, aspect and exposure 

• Coverage: approximately 50 metres of fencing per 10-litre pail, depending on configuration and application 

• Standard retail price: around $400 per 10-litre pail 

• VELOX owner price: approximately half the standard retail price 

• Indicative annual oil cost: around $4 per metre, excluding labour 

• 100 metres of VELOX: approximately $400 per year 

• 500 metres of VELOX: approximately $2,000 per year 

Using today’s indicative OBSYDE pricing, that works out to roughly: 

• 100 metres: approximately $4,000 over 10 years or $8,000 over 20 years 

• 500 metres: approximately $20,000 over 10 years or $40,000 over 20 years 

These figures exclude labour and assume approximately annual recoating. 

One advantage of OBSYDE is that it’s a penetrating oil rather than a surface paint. If you recoat before the timber significantly weathers and greys, maintenance is relatively simple. 

Leave it too long and restoring that original Spotted Gum appearance can involve cleaning, water-blasting, sanding and then recoating. 

So yes, maintaining VELOX costs money. If you want to preserve the rich colour and natural grain of hardwood, maintenance is part of choosing it. 

Put simply: regular maintenance is much easier than restoration.  

 

VELOX™ vs. Traditional Timber Post and Rail Fencing: How Do the Costs Compare? 

If you compare VELOX with basic treated pine fencing, the price difference will be significant. 

It should be. They’re designed to do very different jobs. 

If your priority is simply an economical way to divide paddocks, treated pine has been doing that successfully across Australia for decades. VELOX wasn’t developed to compete with it. 

The more useful comparison is with traditional hardwood post and rail fencing. 

At Stock & Noble, we started with a different question: 

How beautiful can we make a timber fence, and what can we do around that timber to give that beauty the best chance of lasting? With VELOX, you’re paying for: 

• Premium Spotted Gum hardwood from selected supply sources: chosen for its natural variation, warmth and character. No two pieces are exactly alike, and that individuality is a big part of the finished look. 

• H4 treatment across the timber: an added layer of protection designed to help fight decay and extend longevity before the timber even reaches our factory. 

• Substantial timber dimensions: 200 x 200 mm posts and 200 x 50 mm rails give VELOX a heavier, more architectural presence than lighter post and rail systems. 

• Individual handcrafting and finishing:each post and rail is worked on individually, selectively sanded and finished to reveal the grain, colour and natural character of the Spotted Gum rather than leaving it hidden behind a rough-sawn surface. 

• Pre-oiling with OBSYDE:every component is protected before dispatch, helping enhance the grain while also reducing preparation work during installation. 

• A penetrating oil system rather than a surface coating: OBSYDE is designed to penetrate into the hardwood rather than form a film on top, helping control moisture while reducing the risk of cracking, flaking or peeling associated with conventional surface coatings. 

• A steel footing system that keeps timber out of the ground: one of the biggest differences in VELOX. The hardwood post stays above ground, helping reduce the variability and risk associated with burying timber directly into soil. 

• No traditional mortices cut through the posts: the post remains intact rather than having large rail holes cut through it, helping reduce potential weak points associated with cracking, moisture ingress, rot and termites. 

• Purpose-designed external brackets:the rails connect externally rather than through mortices, helping create a more unified structure while allowing natural timber movement to be better managed. 

• Distinctive black steel detailing:the steelwork is not hidden. It has been designed to become part of the VELOX look, adding contrast, structure and a recognisable architectural character to the timber. 

• Custom rail spacing: because the system does not rely on pre-cut mortices, rail heights can be adjusted on site to create a more tailored finish for the property. 

• Additional sealing and protection around vulnerable areas: cut ends and key timber-to-steel connection points receive extra protection to help preserve the timber where it matters most. 

• Easier rail replacement: if a rail is ever damaged, the external bracket system allows that individual rail to be removed and replaced more easily than a rail locked between traditional morticed posts. 

• A system designed for future flexibility: VELOX can integrate with vertical timber, powder-coated steel infills and other design concepts, giving the system more scope to evolve with different entrances, feature boundaries and custom applications

• A more flexible gate system: VELOX gates can be sized and assembled on site to suit the opening, giving more flexibility than relying only on standard pre-manufactured gate sizes. 

• A dedicated care system: every VELOX project includes a care pack with OBSYDE oil and application tools for touch-ups, exposed cut ends and ongoing care. 

• Preferred-owner OBSYDE pricing: VELOX customers receive ongoing access to reduced pricing on OBSYDE through the Noble Circle, helping lower the cost of maintaining the timber over time. 

That is really the difference. 

VELOX isn’t just premium timber cut into posts and rails. It is a complete fencing system built around appearance, longevity, repairability and ownership over time. 

So when you compare VELOX with another hardwood post and rail quote, you’ll realise the comparison doesn’t really exist. 

 

VELOX™ Premium Timber vs Vanta™ Premium Steel: Which is the better investment? 

This one is easy. 

If you’re looking for an almost zero-maintenance, good-looking fence that’ll last for more than 50 years Premium Steel wins. 

The material costs less. It is generally faster and cheaper to install. The system is designed to stay strong and straight for decades. 

From an economics and lifetime-investment perspective, steel wins hands down. 

We think it’s important to say that ourselves because VELOX™ was never created to make timber magically beat steel or any other fencing on cost. 

Velox™ was created for people who love timber. 

Premium Steel gives you clean, precise lines and very little ongoing maintenance. VELOX™ gives you warmth, grain, natural colour variation and the individuality of Australian hardwood. 

Some people will immediately choose steel. 

Others will understand every financial argument for steel and still say: 

Yes, but we want timber. 

That’s where VELOX™ comes in. 

Our aim was to give those people the beauty and character they love about hardwood, while rethinking some of the traditional weaknesses that have made owning timber frustrating. 

 

Is our Premium Timber Post and Rail fencing worth it for an acreage property?? 

For the right property, yes. 

If you’re fencing hundreds or thousands of metres purely for function, VELOX probably won’t make sense. 

But if your vision for the property says timber – you love the warmth, grain and natural character of hardwood, but don’t want to simply accept all the traditional frustrations that can come with it — that’s exactly where VELOX™ fits. 

For entrances, driveways, front boundaries and other high-visibility areas, VELOX™ is designed to make an impact. Its substantial proportions, naturally varied Spotted Gum, steel detailing and handcrafted finish can completely change the way a premium acreage property presents. 

Can we tell you exactly how much that adds to the value of your property? No. 

But can the right fencing elevate the first impression of a high-end acreage property? 

Absolutely. 

If you have more questions about VELOX™ pricing or want to understand what it could cost for your property, book a consultation with one of our fencing experts.