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Completed really well, good communication, arrived on time.
Fix Side Gate - Picket Fence
$100
Victoria and her team were fantastic. The job turned out to be a lot more difficult than first thought but she was very professional in dealing with the situation. Very reliable and good work ethic and the end product was great.
Construct a windsor style picket fence
$500
Great job, great communication, will use again
Replace fence pickets
$5
Arrived with all needed gear and two colleagues. Got the job done in one day. All good.
Fix and paint picket fence
$900
On time, and did a quick, great job. Thanks!
Install new letterbox into picket fence
$40
Cal was very punctual, clear in his communication and did a great job in fixing our gate. It almost feels like we have a new gate now! Happy to recommend Cal for future jobs.
Fix front picket fence gate hinges
$100
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$120
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$350
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$765
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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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Picket fenct with gate
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Niddrie VIC, Australia
12th Jan 2025
I am wanting a 4.5m picket side fence with an 800mm gate, approximaly 4.5 feet high
Replace existing Picket fence/walk thru gate & driveway = 11 metres
$1,900
Wynnum QLD, Australia
10th Jan 2025
Existing picket fence is rotting and leaning. Total length is 11 meters. Pathway gate needs replacing and driveway gates. Remove old structure, Replace and paint white. Install and supply materials.
House front picket fence wood
$5,000
Essendon VIC, Australia
9th Jan 2025
Hi there I am after front Windsor picket fence with sliding eletric bouble gate all together 17 meters with bouble driveway gate electric high 1.8 high or 1.6 ok to for $5,000 cash in Melbourne north pasco vale ,also material your expenses I pay $5,000 cash when the job finishing . No west time plse
Damaged wooden picket fence need to repair
$350
Badger Creek VIC, Australia
8th Jan 2025
It’s a wooden fence, approximately 1.5 meters high and 3 meters long, that was damaged in an accident. The repair work needs to match the existing fence, and you will need to supply all materials and workmanship.
Picket fence supply and instal
$1,500
Wanneroo WA 6065, Australia
6th Jan 2025
Instal of 26m picket fencing 1200mm. I can supply material would prefer if the installer could do both. The fence is to be installed along a double brick retaining wall. The 50mm cavity is filled with mortar
Repair picket fence and gate.
$200
Ashfield NSW, Australia
3rd Jan 2025
Replace wobbly gate post, gate latch and some picket. Then paint fence and gate. Materials will need to be provided.
Supply and install Bunnings PVC Picket fence
$1,750
Altona VIC, Australia
3rd Jan 2025
Supply and install Bunnings picket fence. https://www.bunnings.com.au/rapidfence-2113-x-1100mm-modern-picket-pvc-panel_p0591676?srsltid=AfmBOopHVA19c2VNbWYOB56qEsQtXKl34uw5XB3vjaAf4LOvv855ZQE26Xk®ion_id=116404&gQT=1 Including posts and cappings. 4-5 pannels, please see picture to understand the requirements better. Also need to install a letter box in the fence.
Build a picket fence
$650
Five Dock NSW, Australia
2nd Jan 2025
We need to build 8 metres of picket wooden fence to match existing front fence. This part of the fence was brick fence before. We had removed brick and need to build wooden picket fence to replace it. The sizes: Posts: 90x90x1100. Pickets: 70x20x900. Rails: 45x70
Repair and paint front picket fence
$400
Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia
26th Dec 2024
I'd like my front picket fence repaired and repainted. Repair to include: - installation of new letterbox (which I will provide) - installation of new gate latch (which I will provide) - securing any loose posts, sanding back and filling. Length of fence (including gate) is 5m wide x 1m high. Please indicate if you can provide the paint (if this is your standard line of work)or if you prefer I provide.
Picket fence
$300
Lisarow NSW, Australia
20th Dec 2024
Picket fence at the front of the house
Installation of timber picket fence
$600
Newcastle NSW, Australia
20th Dec 2024
Installation of Picket Fence for front garden,install set of double gates for vehicle access. 1 single gate approx 1200 wide. The total length is just shy of 17m. Posts will need to be set in quick set, then notched to carry the horizontal rails. Pickets then fixed to the rails. All materials will be supplied.
Replace wooden picket fence one side of my terrace home
$1,500
Newtown, New South Wales
17th Dec 2024
Will post photos in the morning ..
Pickett fence build - approx 12m
$1,750
West Perth WA, Australia
14th Dec 2024
Seeking quote to build L shaped wooden picket fence w central gate. Will require approx 9-10 posts to be installed. Approx 12.2m in total. Residential property. Will need to images of prior work completed.
Picket fence pvc
$5
Engadine NSW, Australia
13th Dec 2024
Need front fence with sliding gate 15mt along frontage 5 meters down one side
Vinyl picket fence plus pedestrian and driveway gates installation
$1,200
Wollert VIC, Australia
10th Dec 2024
Vinyl picket fence 9.5 m long (approx) Pedestrian gate 1.2 m Driveway double gate 4.4 m 0.9 m high Including 5 in ground posts and 5 on concrete posts. All manufactured and ready for installation.
Fencing - Star pickets and wire
$250
Brookfield QLD 4069, Australia
10th Dec 2024
Fixing and installing star picket and wire fencing on an average property in Brookfield. Will pay on an hrly basis, $40/hour neg
Picket fence
$800
Eumemmerring VIC, Australia
10th Dec 2024
Hi, I’m looking to get a flat top picket fence made and put in (12.5m length). I don’t have any exisiting fence apart from two brick posts that need to be removed.
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
$5
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.