TESTIMONIALS
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Testimonials from our Fencing Clients

After decades of providing quality fencing solutions to Kiwis just like you, we’ve got lots of glowing feedback that we’d love to share.
Not only can we handle whatever fencing requirements you have, but we can also assist with planning your workflow around our worksite. Livestock are not an issue, with David’s extensive background in dairy and sheep farming meaning we can work without you needing to directly supervise animal flow.
“They are a local company and I like to support the locals. But that aside they produce quality results. We find them very good, timely and efficient, and they get the work done! They helped us out with fencing on an irrigation development and they gave us great quality work!”
— David Birkett
“They are a local company and do a great job. Their work is always excellent. They help with general fencing, driving my posts and do strainer assembly for us. What stands out for me about their company is that they are prompt and do a great quality job. They are just nice friendly people to work with.”
— Michael Dalley
“We went with Rathgen Fencing as they have a good name in the district as a family and are good hard workers. They are very good. And have great work ethics. I have had them out for a number of jobs on the property. They are always on time and are very reliable. They are good honest hard-working people. They have helped us out with our fencing and stockyards. Their punctual and their workmanship is reliable. And if ever I have had a problem which is hardly ever they come back and fix straight-away.”
— Clark Casey
“I try to use local businesses and when I went farming these were, and still are, the local contractors. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. They are great. They turn up when they say they will, and do a great job for a good price. We have used them for farm fencing but just of late it was a plank and rail fence around our new house. Their attention to detail and workmanship is great but their speed, well that is something else!”
— Kevin and Leanne Chappell
“Through word of mouth I learned of Rathgen Fencing, and being a local company it was easy to see their work. They are an excellent company who offer a practical, cost effective, simple and efficient service. We have done extensive redeveloping on our farm and they have helped out with our fencing. They are reliable and practical. Dave has a vast knowledge which comes from many practical years in the business.”
— Don Chamberlain
“Originally it would have been word of mouth but they are a local company and very well known so when we needed fencing I didn’t have to look far. They do a professional job consistently. And they are very efficient. They offer high quality work and are very obliging and pleasant to deal with. They have mainly helped out with wire fencing but have also done some post and rail for us.”
— Geoff Wheeler
“They are are good blokes! Good community minded people who do a lot of volunteer work. They are always courteous and helpful and have the ability to organise a complete job. They have fenced roughly 80% of our farm for us and within this dealt with some challenging work. We have fenced off areas to the creeks and they have followed the topography of the landscape and also allowed for the native planting that was done. They are easy to deal with and can discuss options based on the vast knowledge that 30 years gives them. They just have pride in their work!!”
— Alistair Barnett
“I have known Dave for a long time and he has a good reputation in the local area. They are an excellent company to work with always providing a personal touch. Dave takes pride in his work and is diverse in what he can offer. For example not just wire fencing was required by us but at one stage a dog run too. I would recommend Dave to everyone for his quality finish and the fact they are friendly and easy to deal with.”
— Sam Boal
“I have known Dave for a long time. I have found him to be professional and always does a good job. He takes pride in his work. Over the years they have taken care of bigger fencing work for me but in recent times they helped me out on a lifestyle block. They are always in demand and I believe that goes back to the service they give and the quality of work they do.”
— Gordon Chamberlain
“As a local company we have known David for a number of years now and his service is always good. There are never any issues. They just arrive to site and do a great job. They turn up when they say they will, give us good fair pricing and consistently do a great job on all our fencing.”
— Rod Dreaver
“I have known Dave for a long time now and his service is great! They are always punctual, complete work to a high standard and nothing is ever a problem. They have helped us out with boundary and internal fences over the last 15 years and he always gives quality workmanship. In fact over the last 15 or so years it has been the same with the relationship he builds with you. He gives you a fair price and does a great job.”
— Grant Lowe
“As a local company I have always found them to be very efficient, affordable and good to work with. When they help us with our fencing they are friendly and nothing is ever a problem. The atmosphere when working together is always good and you kind of miss them when they go to the next job. They are just brilliant to work with.”
— Lindsay Parnham
“I have known Dave for years, back to our young farmer days. He has always been a trustworthy guy who has high work standards. They are excellent to deal with and very obliging, even with the tricky fencing jobs. They take care of all our fencing needs from repair to replacing. They are honest, punctual and do a great job. And their fencing lines are straight!!”
— John Ridgen
“I have known Dave for a good number of years now and have no hesitation in using these guys time and again. They are excellent to deal with and help with all our fencing requirements. They always make themselves available and are prompt at getting the work done.”
— Tony Thomas 
“I saw a job they had worked on and was really impressed. I find them very co-operative, easy to deal with and good operators. They have helped us out from wire and post-to-pailing fences. They consistently do a really good job. It’s why we keep going back to them. They are very obliging.”
— Robyn Tong
“They are a local company and I saw their work and knew they could do a great job. They are easy to deal with. Good communicators and do a good job. They help us with wire and post and post and railings. It’s just their quality workmanship that speaks for itself”
— Andrew Crozier
“I heard about the quality of their work and so got them to come out and help us with our deer fencing and sheep fencing as well as hanging the gates. They are really good to deal with. It’s a hassle free experience and they did a good job. They have great communication and do a tidy top notch job. I am very happy with their work standard.”
— Liam Martin
“I have known Dave for years and had a lot of business dealings! They are just good buggars. Reliable 100%. They are very professional. They help us out with netting fencing as well as the rest. They are great value for money. Quick! And are able to get fences in a straight line!!”
— Dennis Carter
“I found out about Dave as they were recommended to us and they did a great job. They just get on and get it done and do a really nice job. In fact other people comment on how good our fencing is. They have helped with post and wire but also have been able to diagnose electrical faults on our fencing. They are simply nice guys and they do a great job.”
— Bronwyn Wadsworth
“Dave just lives down the road and we were told he did pretty good fencing. He is ideal, as a lot of our gear for fencing was second hand and more challenging to work with. They have worked on a variety of fencing for us from cattle, to a round yard for working with the horses. They are really nice guys who just work in with you. They are very obliging.”
— Murray Alfeld
“We were recommended by a family member to Rathgen Fencing. Dave was great to deal with. He came and looked at the job, gave us a quote and then we confirmed a start date. We were setting up a lifestyle block so we had a new boundary fence at first and then as we developed the property more we would get Dave and the crew in to fence the next part. This was a combination of wire fencing and post and rail. There were some tricky corners to deal with but they handled these with ease. Dave and his team give you great workmanship and an honest days work.”
— Shane and Ashley Taylor
“We have always used Dave. He is efficient and a great communicator. He’s worked on post and railing fences and also netting fences for us, all to a high standard. I like when I talk to the boss. All his staff know his standards and know what they are doing. They are efficient and able to keep on achieving high standards.”
— Peter Wylie
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