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Great work! Great communication and very quick.
Star picket fencing
$500
Matthew was quick and efficient, great to work with. Thanks mate
Dig 8 post holes for front picket fence
$400
All excellent
Replace Single Picket in Fence
$60
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
Ben is a nice guy and was very particular in installing some pickets on our new fence. However he obviously had a lot on sometimes didn’t turn up or arrive on time. He does a great job when on-site.
Fencing applying pickets to fence
$300
I am very happy with the completed fence, awesome job. Thank you
Front picket fence
$600
low
$100
median
$310
high
$700
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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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Fence to be secured with star pickets
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Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia
19th Mar 2025
I just need the left hand side fencing to be secured by star pickets so that the fence can be propped up and stabilised
Picket fence, some posts need replacing .
$10
Malvern VIC 3144, Australia
6th Mar 2025
One support post is rotten at base, and needs blocking or renew. Approx 6 pickets need replacing. Whole fence requires some works
Setting up star picket fence, putting round yard together
$50
Vineyard NSW, Australia
5th Mar 2025
Need about 20 starpickets installed. And an extra set of hands to put a portable roundyard together. Should only take an hour or two. Over the next couple days would be good. Between 12:30 and 3:30
Sliding picket fence + gate
$5
Narre Warren, Victoria
4th Mar 2025
I am after a picket from boundary fence + sliding gate 12.2 metre fence + 4.9 metre sliding gate. Reference photo attached
Build a Picket Fence
$2,000
Oatley NSW, Australia
4th Mar 2025
I am looking to have a picket fence at the front of our property at Oatley. See attached images for approx dimensions and picket style we are after. Gate overall gap is about 1550mm but we are hoping for a gate approx 1000mm wide with visible timber posts either side to bridge the gap (similar to the attached). Wanting the gate to open out and to the right. Want the height of the gate to be approx 1100 high.
Remove old fence. Build timber or colourblind fence to follow slope
$2,000
West Pymble NSW, Australia
3rd Mar 2025
Remove and dispose of existing fence. Build new fence 17.5m long. 1800mm high at bottom of drive. 1200 at top of drive. Looking for a fence that looks good on both sides. Ideally a picket fence but will consider colour bond.
Install picket fence
$3,000
Allenby Gardens, South Australia
28th Feb 2025
Looking for an aluminium picket style fence to be installed at my home. Require someone who can supply and install. Fence approx 6m + 1m gate x 4m deep
Looking for someone to replace our picket fence
$500
Arncliffe NSW, Australia
24th Feb 2025
Replace or restore picket fence
Fix up a broken picket fence
$500
Frankston VIC, Australia
24th Feb 2025
About six metres need to be replaced or pulled down .
Put a fence up pool fence with star pickets or copper logs
$400
Windellama NSW, Australia
22nd Feb 2025
Put a fence up about 9m, have all bits, you just need to bring you cordless drill and drill bit.
Star pickets fence
$5
Gold Coast QLD 4223, Australia
20th Feb 2025
Star pickets 2 wire fence i have a boundary to a covenant area on my property ...there are survey pegs .I need to put star pickets with 2 wires along the boundary line.
Replace bent fence pickets and install
$300
Kensington NSW, Australia
18th Feb 2025
remove and replace bent and broken fence pickets approximate 20 -25 pieces . We will supply the fencing and dispose of the rubbish. a few panels at front of house would need to be sawed at a angle as shown by the 1st picture.
Donny was fantastic and went above and beyond to complete the job. Highly recommend.
Replace pickets on fence
$500
Moulden NT 0830, Australia
16th Feb 2025
Rental unit with small dividing fence pickets need replacing , fence may need steel support replaced if rusted, also needing new gate latch to garden gate.
Picket fence maintenance - replace hinges and secure pickets
$150
Mosman Park WA, Australia
15th Feb 2025
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.
$150
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.
Picket fence fixed and painted
$300
Redcliffe WA, Australia
13th Feb 2025
I woul like someone to fixed my picket fence and oaint it please.
Remove and install picket and general fencing
$2,500
Frankston North, Victoria
13th Feb 2025
Remove old fence & supply new picket fence and standard fence force corner block house. Picket fence 15m long x 1m high.
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.