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Recent Picket Fencing reviews in North West Melbourne
Great work, easy to deal with. Nothing was too hard
Front Picket Fence repaired / Renewed
$1,500
Great job, great communication, will use again
Replace fence pickets
$5
Garry was efficient and did the job well!
Help to fix picket fence
$300
Jershon worked incredibly hard to fix my picket fence. It is now straight. I am happy with the result.
I need my picket fence fixed.
$1,000
low
$170
median
$300
high
$980
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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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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. Â
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.Â
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.Â
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 North West Melbourne
Picket fence
$1,000
Fawkner VIC, Australia
6th Oct 2024
12 meter fence wood or Aluminium white cheapest option preferred,
Need picket fence nailed on
$150
Attwood VIC, Australia
2nd Sep 2024
The storm has pulled my picket fence down on one part and I need it repaired and nailed on
Help to fix picket fence
$300
Glenroy VIC, Australia
18th Jun 2024
I have a picket fence showing its age in places. I need some help fixing/replacing the caps and replacing some broken pickets in the gate and around the letterbox.
Garry was efficient and did the job well!
Pickett fence
$5
Niddrie VIC, Australia
4th Mar 2024
7 metre long and 900 mm high picket fence
Major repair of steel picket fence
$1,000
Sunbury VIC, Australia
17th Feb 2024
Looking for someone to help with major repairs to our steel picket fence. Has been in place for 15 years, but ground movement has meant that panels are falling out. May need a site visit to accurately quote the work. Gate is also screeching very bad. I'm wanting a full repair, so that all posts are straight, panels are secure and the gate operates correctly.
Install white picket fence
$400
Sunbury VIC, Australia
7th Aug 2023
Wanting to get a front fence installed only needed for grass area not for driveway - Due date: Flexible
Build a picket fence
$6,500
Glenroy VIC 3046, Australia
14th Mar 2023
Build a 1.5m high picket fence with gate. Total length is 20m. I'm happy to get 2 quotes: - 1 quote on JUST the basic install of the posts, rails and plinths, ensuring that the area is level and solid. (I can then paint and screw in the pickets with a bit of guidance) (Labour only or supply and labour quote ) - 2nd quote is for a full install of the 20m fencing. (Supply and fit) Gate to be at least 1.2m wide. Last photo is of the style of fence I'm after. Thanks! - Due date: Flexible - Due date: Flexible
Build a small (3m) picket fence/gate. Materials already bought & ready
$250
Keilor East VIC, Australia
15th Nov 2022
Build/install a small (3m) picket pence/gate. Materials already acquired. Owner will assist where needed - Due date: Flexible
Front Picket Fence repaired / Renewed
$1,500
Keilor Park VIC 3042, Australia
9th Sep 2022
I have an existing picket fence (approx 16m long) that needs a rejuvenation, would like the pickets replaced, the turned tops of the posts cut off and the pedestrian cut out removed. The bones of the fence are fine, the motor was recently serviced and is in good condition so it just needs an update. The stated budget is purley a guess, will need someone to come and take a look. - Due date: Flexible
Great work, easy to deal with. Nothing was too hard
I need my picket fence fixed.
$1,000
Glenroy VIC 3046, Australia
16th Aug 2022
I have a picket fence that needs fixing. The pickets are ok, but the posts probably need replacing. At the moment the fence is leaning.
Jershon worked incredibly hard to fix my picket fence. It is now straight. I am happy with the result.
Picket gate
$123
Craigieburn VIC, Australia
22nd Jan 2022
After a quote for someone to install a new picket gate in our drive way - please see photo for measurements and also a photo of half of the old gate we have (to be removed, but just for an idea). Quote to include materials and labour please. Located in Fawkner 3060 - flexible on date and time.
Picket fence construction
$800
Keilor Park VIC 3042, Australia
26th Nov 2021
Hi all I need a picket fence installed 9lm in length 1200mm high. All materials will be supplied including concrete for the posts. Labour only costs - Due date: Flexible
Picket Fence and Gate
$2,000
Strathmore VIC, Australia
22nd Sep 2021
Hi there, We have a picket fence already but are looking to add a few sections. 3 parts to the picket fence job: 1. Manual driveway gate to be installed in current fence style - 3.2m opening roughly. Gate to open in half in the middle, opening towards the house. 2. Additional picket fence: To go around the side, distance roughly 3.5m long ( see photo with the rocks on the ground) 3. Height adjustment for our side fence for privacy, picket fence to be raised to about 2.2m in same Windsor style. We will be removing the hedges prior to starting so it will be easy to access the areas. No painting required. Cheers Jack
Put up a picket fence
$2,000
Glenroy VIC, Australia
7th Apr 2021
We need a fence put up around the front of our garden, it's around 30 metres or so
Picket Fence - in the next 4 weeks
$2,400
Oak Park VIC, Australia
17th Feb 2021
19 metres, picket fence. Would like quotes from fencing contractors.
Picket Gate Driveway
$300
Strathmore VIC, Australia
14th Feb 2021
Hi there, we have an existing picket fence but don’t have a gate for the driveway. The length of gate would need to be roughly 3.1m and match the existing fence style. The gate would open in the middle back towards the house. See second photo as a reference.
Picket fence
$500
Tullamarine VIC 3043, Australia
6th Feb 2021
Construct picket fence. Labour only
Replace fence pickets
$5
Pascoe Vale VIC, Australia
23rd Jan 2021
Remove old hardwood fence pickets and replace with new treated pine pickets. I have 75 3 meters treated pickets ready to go, will need to get more.
Great job, great communication, will use again
I need timber picket fencing
$2,300
Kalkallo VIC, Australia
26th Dec 2020
Quote for Timber picket fence for front yard for two houses in kalkallo
Quote for double picket gate
$123
Craigieburn VIC, Australia
4th Dec 2020
We need a quote for a new double picket gate - thank you