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Lovely to deal with, no fuss, gets the job done quickly. Thank you for all your help Chris.
Delivery of picket fence
$60
Simon was prompt, courteous and efficient. Job done without hassle and communications perfect. Thanks Simon.
Cut off steel star picket.
$40
Great service
Move picket fence
$75
Ryan has been fantastic and great to work with. As a novice house owner his insight and and advice has been invaluable, can’t wait to start our next project with him!
Build 3 small picket pine fences fence fencing
$1,200
Extremely happy with Trevor. Both personally and professionally. Did an amazing job on the pickets for the gates and screening. Listened to what we wanted and did exactly what we asked. Will definately use him in the future when required.
Repicket gates, screen fencing & fence extentions
$175
Daniel and his son did a fabulous job building our picket fence. He knew exactly what he was doing and had all the tools. We love it and I would recommend him for any job. He is a very handy man!!
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Top Picket Fencing related questions
The standard spacing between pickets on a picket fence is 6.35 cm (2.5 inches). Meanwhile, fence posts can be spaced up to 2.4 meters (8 feet) apart. To properly install your picket fence, consider booking a local picket fence installation service near you. Need to upgrade your home security? You can find an outdoor lighting installation expert through our platform.
To make a picket fence, you'll need safety equipment, string, stakes, a post hole digger or auger, tape measure, fence panels, a post level, and gravel. You can purchase these materials at your local hardware or have a fence installer near you do the shopping and installation. To start finding a fencing specialist near you, tap the “Post a task” button on this page.
To install a picket or lollipop fencing, determine the post height, then dig the holes. Next, place the first fence post and add the concrete mix. Once the concrete is cured, install the fence stringers at the bottom, middle, and top of the first post. Finally, install the fence pickets. If this is a wooden picket fence, you'll also want to apply exterior stain and sealer to improve the look of your fence and protect it from the elements.
It usually only takes 1-3 days to install a picket fence, though, of course, the specifics of a job can affect this range. To get a more accurate quote for your picket fencing request, we recommend including the length of your desired fence in the task post. If you’re working on a tight deadline, the Tasker may also bring in extra manpower to finish the job on time.
Yes, you’ll need to provide the materials for installing your picket fence. You can purchase these beforehand or ask the picket fence installer to buy them on your behalf. The budget in the task post is just for labour, not for the materials. On the other hand, upon agreement, your Tasker can provide the tools for installing your fence, such as the level and auger (post hole digger).
A picket fence installer may not necessarily be able to do these tasks, but you can also use Airtasker to find a local carpenter, book a handyman, or consult with a home security system specialist. Just like booking a fencing specialist, all you need to do is fill out the task post with the details of your request. Within minutes, you’ll get offers from local experts who can put up your tool shed or home security system!
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What do picket fencing services include?
Picket fencing installation services generally include the entire process, from marking the fenced area to hanging up the gate. This covers bringing the necessary tools for the job.
Some Taskers may offer related services, such as purchasing the materials from the hardware store on your behalf, talking with utility companies to make sure they don’t hit your water or power lines, and even processing the building permits. When it comes to the actual installation process, this is how it will usually go for each project:
Digging the post holes
Once utility lines have been marked, and the property line has been defined, your Tasker digs a 25 cm (10 inch) diameter hole with a shovel. They'll dig as deeply as possible without hitting any wires, pipes, or lines. After they hit around 81 cm (32 inches), they'll start setting the first post.
Next, the fence installer adds 20 cm (8 inches) of soil and ensures the post is level. They'll pack the bottom of the post with soil using a tamping bar and then add 20 cm more soil. They'll do this until the entire hole is filled, making sure that the post stays level. Finally, the fence installer uses a mason's line to measure and position the corners of the fence.
Setting the post holes
Your Tasker then slides the panel's rales into the first post's mortises, adjusting until the top rail is level. If the post has no mortises, the installer props the panel up so that the bottom is 5 to 12 centimetres off the ground and the top rail is level. They'll check if each side is level, then screw the rails to the post.
Your fence installer proceeds to check the gaps between pickets and between a picket and post. Next, they'll fill in the post holes and ensure that each part is level and plumb. Finally, they'll secure the rail with screws. Afterwards, they'll repeat this step until all the fence panels have been secured.
Setting up the gate
The first gate post is installed pretty much like the first fence post. Your Tasker then measures the gate's width, adds around 4 cm, then digs the hole for the second gate post. Just like with the fence posts, they'll fill the hole, tamp it with soil, then check that the post is level and plumb.
Picket panel installation
After this, they'll install the fence panel on the side of the second gate post to stabilise it. Then, the installer uses wedges to level the gate. After lining up the pickets and leaving a two-inch gap between the gate and post, they'll hang the gate and screw on the hinges. After checking the gate swing, they'll put on the latch and nail caps to the post tops. And that's it! You can now do a quality check on your new picket fence, then send the Tasker on their way.
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Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia
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We have a picket fence that needs repair or to be replaced. The posts and cross beams appear to be rotten but the pickets can likely be reused.
Professional, great communicator and completed in time, very happy with the job and the quick turnaround, highly recommend
Install PVC picket fence out the front
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Speers Point NSW, Australia
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We’re needing to install a new PVC picket fence out the front of our house to replace an old colourbond fence. All materials will be supplied. The fence is a 1.2m pvc picket fence which comes in a kit with everything needed. The frontage for the fence is around 15m across. Picture of existing fence attached and style of new fence also attached.
Need a picket front gate installed.
$100
Werribee VIC, Australia
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Require wooden picket front gate installed. 111cm wide and 85cm high approx.
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Coburg VIC, Australia
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Woombye QLD, Australia
11th Apr 2024
We are mid-way through a build on a picket fence, but life has got in the way and need help finishing the job. I have most of the posts and rails up, but looking for a skilled labourer to come complete the build. A few more posts and rails need to go in, as well as a lot of pickets to nail in. The advertised fee is for an 8hr day of work. We have all the tools and materials required, however it wouldn't hurt if you had your own tools as well. Looking for someone capable, experienced and hardworking, with basic building and landscaping skills. There are other jobs that need doing around our place in the next few months, so this will almost certainly turn into ongoing work on other building and landscaping jobs for the right person.
Marcus was great. Hard working. Great communication.
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We have a opening in our fence which need to be fenced. It is circa 2m wide and 1.8m high. We would like a timber lap wood panel that can be screwed into the support posts so that it is semi permanent. We need a carpenter with their own tools and experience to do this job it should be a day or so of work. The carpenter should source the timber for the job.
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26th Mar 2024
Require a Milkcan letterbox installed into a picket fence. The following URL has the details of the letterbox: https://www.milkcan.com.au/product/230-windsor-fence-brick-matte-finish/ An image is attached of the picket fence for the letterbox to be installed into. Before accepting the job, I would like to see evidence from your reviews of similar letterbox installations being completed. Date/time of work is quite flexible, but would like to get this done over the next week or two. If work is done to a high standard (eg, letterbox is straight, sturdy, fence undamaged) I will tip extra $50. Thanks.
Thank you for doing a fantastic job installing my letterbox, very happy with the result!
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Hi, We've got a wooden fence running along the side of our house that we want removed and replaced with a colorbond fence. We also want to put a white picket fence out the front of our house. The task budget is for someone to come out and quote the job. I'm looking for a fast turnaround time on installing as we need to replace the wooden fence immediately so that we can get our pool compliance certificate. Please only apply if you can install the fence quickly once the quote is accepted. Let me know any questions you have. Thanks!
Although we couldn't go through with the job with Simon as what we were looking for was different to the fences he provides, Simon was a wonderful and incredibly detailed guy to detail with. He took the time to come out and quote the job, suggesting a lot of good ideas and trying to save us money. He is a great guy to deal with. Thanks Simon!
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Very methodical and precise with the fence he has built for me! Job well done!