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Job completed ahead of schedule, to a very high standard. Fidel is easy to deal with and an overall great tradesman.
Replace a front picket fence
$2,500
Excellent job. Friendly service
Hinged picket gate - down the side of my house
$200
Great work! Great communication and very quick.
Star picket fencing
$500
Was very pleased with the work. Came at short notice and finished a day before deadline Highly professional and incredibly hard worker. Went out of his way to accomodate our move mid job as well. Highly recommend
I need picket fencing
$2,300
Thanks James for doing it I’m going to check tomorrow I’m having a big night in the town tonight so I gave you a 10 dollar tip have a good weekend !
Change pole on wooden picket fence
$150
Jonathon was awesome. Attention to detail. Very particular about doing a great job and cleaned up every night. We’re really happy with the fence!
Build Picket Fence
$500
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$320
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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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Need 4 large gate hinges and 2 small gate hinges replaced. Old pickets so may need some filling.
Replace star picket fencing with pine timber poles and horse wiring.
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Logan Village QLD, Australia
14th Feb 2025
Wondering what it would cost to have someone replace a star picket and wire fence (about 30m long) with pine poles and white horse wire. I would supply the materials, just need the labour. I’m ready lacing fencing in sections so work could be ongoing if done well.
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Redcliffe WA, Australia
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I woul like someone to fixed my picket fence and oaint it please.
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Frankston North, Victoria
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Remove old fence & supply new picket fence and standard fence force corner block house. Picket fence 15m long x 1m high.
New picket side gates. 3 gates
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Kellyville NSW, Australia
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Replace 3 existing picket side gates with similar gates. Also need side lattice changed on 2 of the gates as well.
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Maldon VIC, Australia
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picket fence approx 20m with 1200 high pickets. 1 swing gate for pedestrian access only, no driveway gate
Need a chippy to make a side picket fence into a gate
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Glen Waverley Ward VIC, Australia
9th Feb 2025
Please contact me. 2400x1800 double gate. There are already concreted posts on each side, all it needs is a gate frame to be made and attached to each side. Pickets can be reused
Replace fence cross beam and fix pickets
$100
West Footscray VIC 3012, Australia
9th Feb 2025
Source cross beam, replace broken one and fix pickets
Build a white picket fence
$1,800
Fairlight NSW, Australia
8th Feb 2025
Build two white picket fence along retaining walls in two gardens. Please see map for location of the fence. Total fence length required is approx 27m. We need a 1m high white picket fence along retaining walls in both our front and back gardens. See photos for the style of fence. Dimensions are front garden (pictured): Front fence: 13.8m One side fence only required: 2.75m Gate required for the side fence: 0.9 m Dimensions are back garden: Front fence: 9m Side fence (one only needed): 1.3m No gate needed. Both have a retaining wall of sandstone and wood. The fences are on a sloping block, so care must be taken about heights. All materials to be supplied.
. Repair wood on picket fence and paint.
$220
San Remo NSW 2262, Australia
8th Feb 2025
Fence had wrong wood on the horizontal beams. Needs repairing and or replacing Painted also.
Star picket fencing 1.2m high
$1,000
Browns Plains QLD 4118, Australia
7th Feb 2025
Star pick fencing with chain mesh, I’m ready to buy everything just need to quote on the job, 15x15m with 3 seperate areas and 3 seperate entries. 1 buck on either end and the does in the middle. These are dwarf goats.
Need to repair Pickett fence gate and possible need fence. Need quote
$200
Croydon NSW, Australia
6th Feb 2025
Damage gate with Pickett fence
Front picket fence with manual sliding gate on wheels
$5,000
Altona VIC 3018, Australia
5th Feb 2025
timber Front picket fence (with caps) 12.5m and manual sliding gate on wheels 2.5m Height 120cm approx Good access Pic of site and fence ideas attached Can be painted ot not Altona
Repair picket fence
$1,500
Edithvale VIC, Australia
4th Feb 2025
An Australia Post motorbike clipped my fence, damaging 8 pickets. The task is to supply 8 cypress pine 100cm Windsor pickets, cut to length, 3 coats of paint. Remove broken pickets. Affix new pickets to fence, fill nail holes, final coat of paint and dispose of waste. Australia Post will cover the costs.
Create picket fence for front yard
$6,000
Lalor Park NSW, Australia
28th Jan 2025
Looking for someone to supply/install a 29.4m Picket Fence in the below style for picket design and spacing. 1.2m high with 2x 900mm gates.
White picket fence installation
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Victoria Park WA, Australia
27th Jan 2025
We have a c.9m front and c.9m side white picket fence that needs replacing. We have a design in mind (first provided photo). Looking for someone to remove existing fence, purchase required materials for new fence and install new fence.
Install picket 30 posts.
$200
Lakesland NSW 2572, Australia
18th Nov 2024
Install 30 pocket stakes Picket post driver available on site. Preferably tomorrow or Wednesday morning.
Great job, on time , respectful, efficient and awesome work. All around Craig is Highly recommended! Thankyou for a job well done.
Fence picketed/sleepsrs and barricades
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Holmview QLD 4207, Australia
19th Oct 2024
Need the bottom of my fence closed off as my dogs are digging to get under there is gaps all along the fence.. have attached 1 photo of it that is just a section of it
Sean was very punctual and efficient. He came at the time he said he would and got the job done as I wanted. Would highly recommend him again his service is impeccable.
Fix loose\missing picket fence posts
$100
Largs North SA 5016, Australia
25th Sep 2024
Picket fence with one post to be re-attached and others with screws to be tightened. Screws supplied.
Shaun went above and beyond what was requested. Communication was clear and polite.