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Recent Picket Fencing reviews in Inner South Melbourne
Sam did a great job, very happy with the result! Good communication, friendly, and hard working...thanks again :)
Cut down picket fence, dig out posts, and remove
$300
Steven is the most incredible tradesman. So precise, checks in with you about design and specs and very proud of his work. I will be using him again and recommend him to everyone. Our fence is of top quality.
Build front picket fence
$5
Good communication - job done as expected! Cheers
Fix up picket fence
$100
Good bloke mate. took good care while executing the work.
Letter box installed on a new picket fence
$80
Manny is a diligent and careful contractor who was a delight to work with. Highly recommended.
Picket fence replacement
$2,500
Laurence did an excellent job. He knew exactly what was needed, was efficient, and was a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend.
Fix front picket fence gate hinges
$150
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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 Inner South Melbourne
Remove old letterbox and install new one on picket fence
$150
Malvern East VIC, Australia
25th Oct 2024
Removed old wooden letterbox and install a new Monza (Milkcan outdoor products) metal letterbox on front picket fence
Install star pickets to reinforce fence
$200
Highett VIC, Australia
25th Oct 2024
Hello! I need some star pickets put in to reinforce three posts along my back fence asap!
Troy was very honest, checked everything and gave great advice.
Repair and pressure clean picket fence
$200
Caulfield North VIC, Australia
4th Oct 2024
Pressure clean both sides of a white picket fence. Remove broken decorative top on one fence post and affix the replacement (already purchased).
Repair picket fence
$1,000
McKinnon VIC, Australia
27th Aug 2024
Front pocket fence was blew down on a windy day. 3 posts were broken with the last one standing. Posts were broken but other parts are in very good condition. Need to replace those 3 new posts, re-attach the old fence parts, align the gate. Repair only please. Ready for paint.
Someone with a track saw that can cut top off fence pickets
$20
Aspendale VIC, Australia
16th Jun 2024
Someone with a track saw or similar that can leave the top of my fence pickets on my sliding gate. Gate is currently on the ground so easy access.
Andrew was over in 30 minutes and able to get the job done. Would recommend!
Build picket front fence
$1,500
McKinnon VIC, Australia
24th May 2024
Require new picket fence built.
Install Milkcan Letterbox into Picket Fence
$100
Hampton East VIC, Australia
26th Mar 2024
Require a Milkcan letterbox installed into a picket fence. The following URL has the details of the letterbox: https://www.milkcan.com.au/product/230-windsor-fence-brick-matte-finish/ An image is attached of the picket fence for the letterbox to be installed into. Before accepting the job, I would like to see evidence from your reviews of similar letterbox installations being completed. Date/time of work is quite flexible, but would like to get this done over the next week or two. If work is done to a high standard (eg, letterbox is straight, sturdy, fence undamaged) I will tip extra $50. Thanks.
Thank you for doing a fantastic job installing my letterbox, very happy with the result!
Repicket fence
$350
McKinnon VIC, Australia
14th Jan 2024
Hello Have a front picket fence that has the horizontal posts and pickets all rotten and needing to be replaced (in photos the ones in white) Green posts that are in the ground are fine. Looking to have someone remove the old, supply and install the horizontal beams and pickets. size : middle 180cms Side 495 cm Material wood and also includes reinstalling letter box from old fence to new No need for painting - Due date: Flexible
Help Build a Picket Fence
$300
Brighton VIC, Australia
12th Jan 2024
I need an experienced handyman, who can help build a front fence and a few other woodworking tasks. Fence frame completed, mostly needs pickets. More than one days work for the right person. $50 per hour. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 13 January 2024
Timber picket fence and gates
$1,000
Glen Iris VIC, Australia
8th Nov 2023
New timber picket fence 1400mm high approximately 15.5m long (including gates). Exposed posts pyramid head. Plinths, archboards, rails and capping in treated pine. 1No. Tulip motif board in every panel. Indented splayed pedestrian gate (1m wide) half way along and automatic single car (3.2m wide) sliding gate (in the same style but steel frame) at driveway. Screw fixings throughout. Concreting of posts to be included and preserved with waterproofing. Gate hardware to be included automatic gate motor can be excluded if easier. Painting excluded. Last five (5) photos included are indicative of what I’m after. First three (3) are the old gate which is getting removed and all scrub cleared by the end of this week. - Due date: Flexible
Very methodical and precise with the fence he has built for me! Job well done!
Build new picket fence
$5
Murrumbeena VIC, Australia
30th Oct 2023
Description: Our old fence has water damage and is falling apart. We need a new one. There is a tree sticking through one of the sections, but our body corp will be taking that out for us. I've made a quick video to get an overview https://capture.dropbox.com/7M91UahauqszyUkl We need: * Removal of existing fence * Installation of new picket fence, approximately 12 meters long and 1.6 meters high. * Paint to match existing and other properties in block * Cleanup and disposal of all waste materials For your offer: * Cost breakdown for materials and labour * Estimated time for project completion * Pics of previous fence projects if possible - Due date: Flexible Budget: Flexible
Picket fence, 12 m including automated sliding 3m garage 1 m gate
$5,500
Elsternwick VIC, Australia
20th Sep 2023
12m 3m sliding garage automatic 1m gate Picket fence - Due date: Flexible
Timber Paling & Picket Fence
$4,000
Dendy VIC 3186, Australia
29th Aug 2023
I’m looking for someone to do some fencing at my place, see the attached: • Approx 22lm of paling fence with 3 gates (hardwood palings) • Approx 10lm of picket fence with 1 gate - Due date: Flexible
Installing picket fence front gate
$200
Hughesdale VIC, Australia
22nd Aug 2023
I need a front gate installed. I already have the fence/ gate. It is the cream coloured one in the pic provided. 2 gates to be installed on brick Posts. Gates are approx 1.45m wide. Posts will need to into brick pillars. I have the hinges and material ready to go. The gates will need to be secured to a wood piece that is needed to be secured to the brick posts that are existing. - Due date: Flexible
Excellent to deal with. Upfront and direct. Would definitely recommend. Thank you
Need picket fence and gate repaired and painted
$400
Malvern East VIC, Australia
10th Aug 2023
I have a picket fence that needs repair (or replacement)on many of the pickets, the gate needs some parts replaced and the whole thing needs painting. Looking for someone who has good experience with picket fences. I suspect this will need a quote in person to review how many pickets need full replacement, how many can be repaired and painted. - Due date: Flexible
Fabulous to work with Greg - high quality work
Build a picket fence
$7,000
Glen Iris VIC, Australia
22nd Jun 2023
15.2 metre wooden picket fence with entry gate and auto drive way gate, 1.5m in height, capped pickets with pyramid posts. Old picket fence also needs to be removed.
Quote for Pickett Fence
$5
Sandringham VIC, Australia
15th May 2023
Quote to build a 2m x 15m wide picket fence with gate. - Due date: Before Thursday, 18 May 2023
Great communication. Friendly punctual and courteous!
Picket fence has rotted plinth and post
$5
Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia
10th May 2023
Picket fence needing plinth and post replacement due to rotting - Due date: Flexible
Remove picket fence panels from fence posts, leave posts
$100
Highett VIC, Australia
14th Feb 2023
I need all the fence panels including cross beams only removed from the fence posts, but leave the fence posts in place. The unpainted panels are held in place with hex screws, you can see in the photo, and normal phillips head screws hold the white painted panels and gate. You do not need to remove all the pickets, they are attached to the cross beams. You will need a circular saw to cut some of the cross beams though too. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 14 February 2023 - Due date: Before Friday, 17 February 2023
Picket driveway gates
$1,000
Malvern VIC, Australia
11th Jan 2023
Need 2x swinging picket driveway gates. Width between existing posts is 2880. Need to a quote including material. - Due date: Flexible