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Top bloke. Great value for money, quality work and good banter to boot.
Construct/Procure and install Wooden Picket Gate
$300
All excellent
Replace Single Picket in Fence
$60
Andrew was wonderful. Turned up on time. Sis a great job. Worked tirelessly and did a fantastic job! Thank you. Highly recommended
Build star picket fence
$850
Excellent Work thank you Paul. Paul diligently followed all instructions and made a galvanised steel framed cypress picket pedestrian gate, fitted with 2 x locks and it is exactly what we wanted. Looks great thank you Paul!
Steel framed Picket gate, measure, supply, install
$500
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$320
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$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).
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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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Remove and Replace Front White Picket Fence
$2,750
Coorparoo QLD, Australia
30th Apr 2025
Construct 1200mm High White Picket Fence to match existing - approx. 10m in length required. Include 1x single gate and inclusion of letterbox in the fence installation and arch. Works to include removal of the existing timber fence and posts and dispose of all waste as well as supply of all materials (incl. paint, letter box and arbour) and installation & painting. Installation of fencing along the nature strip only. Will need to tie in to existing wooden picket fence along the carport - refer to pictures. Works to be completed between 18/05 and 25/05.
Installation of Oxworks Aluminium Picket Fence - Core-drilled
$2,000
Manly NSW, Australia
29th Apr 2025
Installation of approx 22 linear meters of (owner supplied) Oxworks 1m high aluminium picket fence. Job to include coredrilling posts in to concrete slab - 75 x 75mm aluminium posts. Approx 13 x core / drills / posts. Location Manly 2095, excellent site access and parking. Please note picture below is the area now prior to demolition of existing timber picket fence, brick piers and re-tiling. Flexible on timing but likely June.
Brick + Picket wall works
$1,000
East Cannington WA, Australia
27th Apr 2025
Hello, I am looking for quotes for some work to remove a current gated fence and install a brick rendering + picket fence, have uploaded some photos of inspo of work I would like along with the current fence.
Carpenter needed , build boundary picket fence
$5,000
Scarborough WA 6019, Australia
26th Apr 2025
Build boundary fence and side gate, auto door and personal door
Dispose of old picket fence
$100
Bassendean WA, Australia
16th Apr 2025
Disposal of picket fence/gate. Around 5m in length, 1.2m height. Will be detached and ready to collect on driveway.
Great to work with, recommend!
Fence - Install Aluminium Picket Slats on existing frame
$5
Woodville North SA 5012, Australia
16th Apr 2025
Wanting to remove the color bond sheets and install white aluminium preferred picket slats on existing frame. We can spray the frame itself. Approx 1.8 (H) - to the top of the steel frame Approx 13.8 M (W) including the gate
New fence. Replace the timber pickets in a similar style to current.
$1,234
Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia
15th Apr 2025
The timber picket panels in my front fence need replacing. Includes new gate and hardware.
Supply and install picket fencing
$6,000
Carlisle WA, Australia
14th Apr 2025
supply and install picket fencing to the left side and front of property measuring about 15m
Remove picket fence
$50
Broadmeadows VIC 3047, Australia
10th Apr 2025
Have a picket fence that has already been taken down, need it taken to the tip. There is a tippass available so would just be looking at having the wood taken away. I have attached an image of the fence
Good communication, arrived on time and completed the job efficiently. Very pleased with his work
Picket fence removal
$200
Carrum Downs VIC, Australia
6th Apr 2025
Remove my picket fence and take to the tip. The length is about 19m
Repair garden picket fence
$300
Hoppers Crossing VIC, Australia
6th Apr 2025
-parts of the fence is not in straight line - a few gravel boards are separated from the fence
Replace three posts on picket fence
$300
Waterford QLD, Australia
6th Apr 2025
Needing three posts replaced on an existing wooden picket fence as they have rotted at the base then reattach the pickets.
What a win we had finding George, so professional in both his attitude and work done. Couldn’t be any happier. Matched the paint colour perfectly and put in the hard work when extra concrete was found around the posts.
A small picket fence with a gate
$500
Kilmore VIC, Australia
29th Mar 2025
I would like a picket fence built on a small deck that has been built on an annex adjoining a caravan
Quick, efficient, eye for detail
Install front picket fencing
$5,000
Drummoyne NSW, Australia
28th Mar 2025
Supply and erect 1.2m high picket fencing to the extent of 15 lineal metres. Driveway gates also required ( included within 15m). Easy access and parking.
Painting picket fence and 4 verandah posts
$800
Shenton Park WA, Australia
27th Mar 2025
Hi there, I need a picket fence and 4 vertical verandah posts painted. The picket fence is roughly 7 meters long and the verandah posts are roughly 2 meters high. I can supply the paint. Thanks Tim
Front picket fence
$5,000
Gosford NSW 2250, Australia
25th Mar 2025
1.5m picket fence approx 25m
Fence to be secured with star pickets
$300
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
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.
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.