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Clever and efficient at what he does. Very happy with Shaun’s work.

Picket fence gate needs re-hinging and a post replaced

$300

Excellent work. Highly recommended.

Installation of a picket front fence and gate

$500

Ryan did an amazing job, I was very satisfied with his work. He has amazing eye for details and also communicated very well. I’d recommend him to the next person definitely.

Is someone able to do a small picket fence similar to this one?

$200

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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.

Recent Picket Fencing tasks in Adelaide

Picket fence installation

$2,000

City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters SA, Australia

28th Nov 2024

Remove old fence and install picket fence

Repair broken picket gate

$150

Parkside SA, Australia

21st Aug 2024

Picket gate has fallen apart and needs fixing.

Repair picket fence gate, replace one side post and touch up paint

$125

Parkside SA, Australia

27th Mar 2024

Seeking carpenter to replace / repair broken panel associated with gate latch and replace gate latch. Replaceright hand side post (can retain rounded top feature) which is rotten. Paint post and touch up rest of gate area (two colours). Materials paid for separately. Can Tasker source the materials please for reimbursement.

Replace picket fence gate and repaint fence

$210

Parkside SA, Australia

8th Mar 2024

Remove and replace picket fence gate with like for like replacement. Paint gate and repaint or retouch rest of fence (approx. 9m long). May require replacement of one of the gate posts (rotten at bottom). Materials supplied / paid for separately.

Picket fence replaced - 16.1m approx with gate

$5,000

St Peters SA, Australia

2nd Feb 2024

We have a wooden fence approx 1.2m in height which is rotting and needs replacement. The total length including front gate is 16.1 metres. Given council regulations it needs to be a wooden picket with spear tops, and the end posts with pyramid tops. The gate will also need to be a picket with spear tops. - Due date: Flexible

Picket fence and gate for one side of the front yard

$600

Unley SA, Australia

16th Jan 2024

We have a shared open driveway with our neighbour. You can freely walk up to our property as there is no side fence or gate along the driveway, only at the front of the property. We need a picket fence and gate installed along the driveway (from the street to the house). It is approximately 5 meters of fence & gate in total. We have a preference for wooden picket fence, around 1.2meter high, but can take suggestions when you come out for a quote/pricing. - Due date: Flexible

Is someone able to do a small picket fence similar to this one?

$200

Adelaide SA, Australia

15th Aug 2023

I’d like a small picket fence done for my son’s grave similar to the ones in photos. about 98cm long and 68 cm width, I’ll give out the rest of the instructions once we get in contact. - Due date: Flexible

Ryan did an amazing job, I was very satisfied with his work. He has amazing eye for details and also communicated very well. I’d recommend him to the next person definitely.

Picket fence gate needs re-hinging and a post replaced

$300

Evandale SA, Australia

11th Apr 2023

Picket fence gate needs re-hinging. Also needs one of its upright posts to be replaced due to rotting and a picket nailed back into place. - Due date: Before Friday, 28 April 2023

Clever and efficient at what he does. Very happy with Shaun’s work.

Repair picket fence posts and repaint

$100

Evandale SA, Australia

23rd Nov 2022

Provide quote for picket fence and gate repair and painting - Due date: Before Saturday, 26 November 2022

Quote for installing a picket fence

$5

Goodwood SA 5034, Australia

7th Sep 2022

Install 14m picket front fence - will need you to come by and quote, but the picture is what we are after. Will remove existing fencing prior to you starting work. - Due date: Flexible

Add a section and gate to picket fence

$500

Parkside SA, Australia

4th Aug 2022

We need a section of picket fence (190w x 112h) added to match existing fence with one post at end. And a gate (90w) with letterbox insert. Tradesperson to source and supply all materials (we will pay) except letterbox. We would like a quote to include a standard gate the same as the fence and a 2nd quote for a nicer design as shown on last photo. Photos provided. - Due date: Flexible

Replace existing wooden picket fence with new PVC. Will need new posts

$600

Hectorville SA 5073, Australia

30th May 2022

Remove old wooden fence and posts and replace with new posts and new driveway gate. New fence is PVC - Due date: Flexible

Picket Fence

$5

Parkside SA 5063, Australia

17th May 2022

Hi, We’re looking at getting a front picket fence made. Approximately 5m (with gate) x 8m (with gate) x 2m. Is this something you could help us with? Many thanks, Amber-Rose

Installation of a picket front fence and gate

$500

Parkside SA, Australia

4th May 2022

ASAP please! Approx 9m (Approx 6.1m at the front and 2.9m down the side - including a gate) Please let us know: When you could do it How much you would charge (Ideally we’d like someone to supply the materials too) Photos are of the current fence (2) - which we will be knocking down ourselves shortly - and a neighbouring fence which we like. *Happy to negotiate price

Excellent work. Highly recommended.

Replace picket gate with colourbond

$500

Adelaide SA, Australia

13th Jun 2021

I need a builder/handyman to replace an existing picket gate in my driveway with colourbond. My dog can currently escape and need something secure. See pictures for the existing gate and the kind of gate we would prefer. Budget is only rough, please send quotes of what you think this job would cost. Job can be done any day, we would prefer ASAP

Picket fence required to be completed

$350

Prospect SA, Australia

11th Jun 2021

Complete picket fence 6.8 metres in the existing gap from the fences gardening has been done which was impacting where the fence should be - all materials needed Also put in the metal letter box (which was purchased from Bunnings)

Picket Fence building

$900

Mylor SA 5153, Australia

10th Feb 2021

Picket fence about 80 meters with gates