A picket fence being sanded, with green grass and blue sky in the background.
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There's a reason why David gets 5*reviews. He is an excellent tradesman, very conscientious in ensuring he gets the job done right. And the range of tools he has at his disposal to get the job done and options he presents is just brilliant. Thanks David.

Repair front picket fence

$150

Troy was the first person to respond to the work task and was great from the outset. Contacted me first thing, measured and completed the work within a couple of days of posting. Troy was on time, lovely to deal with and did a great job. Would highly recommend.

Picket Fence Repair

$400

Cal was very punctual, clear in his communication and did a great job in fixing our gate. It almost feels like we have a new gate now! Happy to recommend Cal for future jobs.

Fix front picket fence gate hinges

$100

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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 Outer East Melbourne

Need rotted posts in picket fence replaced

$1,500

Croydon Hills VIC, Australia

1st Oct 2024

I will supply posts need holes dug, posts cut and replace old posts and concrete into ground

Replace fence with either picket or aluminium fence

$550

Croydon VIC, Australia

3rd Sep 2024

Need existing fencing pulled down and new fence installed - approx 15m in length

21m Picket fence replacement with PVC fence

$7,000

Vermont VIC, Australia

25th Aug 2024

Need fence replaced. 21m length picket with PVC picket fence. Also need upgrade on elec gate

Picket fence and gate 1300 ex materials

$400

Mullum Mullum Ward VIC, Australia

16th Feb 2024

I need a picket fence and gate Gate is approx 1300 & about 3m to4m of fence (can’t find my tape) 1200 high I have some posts Need pickets &gate Price is for labour only Open to hinged or sliding gate

Picket fence

$4,000

Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia

16th Jan 2024

Remove old picket fence and install new Approx. Measurements 5x base boards 3000mm each 15x Rails at 3000mm each 6x posts 2500mm high each 140x pickets at 1500mm each 20x pickets at 1800mm each - Due date: Flexible

Metal mesh fencing 1m with star pickets.

$100

Upwey VIC, Australia

14th Jan 2024

Approx 70m of fencing to fence on boundary. Experience with this would be good. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Boundary fence and front picket side fence

$6,500

Wantirna South VIC, Australia

22nd Sep 2023

Boundary side fence 21.6 long x 2.25 high with woven fence extension in back yard 10.5 long Front side boundaries : F l at top cypress picket with capping 1.2 high x 7.5 long x 2 (both boundary sides at front) Also needs demo of old fence and removal Thank you - Due date: Flexible

Picket Fence Repair

$400

Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

18th Sep 2023

Replace existing base boards (approximately 11 lineal metres) to picket fence and repair a couple of rotted pickets. If possible would like the contracter to also quote on a new gate. - Due date: Flexible

Troy was the first person to respond to the work task and was great from the outset. Contacted me first thing, measured and completed the work within a couple of days of posting. Troy was on time, lovely to deal with and did a great job. Would highly recommend.

Build a picket fence

$750

Croydon VIC, Australia

3rd Sep 2023

Remove old fence (approx 10m) and build a new picket fence like the one pictured about 30m long. - Due date: Flexible

Picket fencing

$5

Rowville VIC, Australia

7th Aug 2023

I need qualified person for picket fencing around front of my uni - Due date: Flexible

Install picket fence approx 7.5 lineal meters

$1,500

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

26th Feb 2023

I need a wooden picket fence in my front yard. Approx 7.5 lineal meter. Height 1.8 m. I have a gate which might be suitable for reuse. Quote to include material and labour. Cypress pine material. The fence space is easily accessible. - Due date: Flexible

Picket gate repair

$350

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

21st Feb 2023

My picket side gate is broken down, looking to get the gate repaired by - adding one new post - replacing timber slats - welding gate frame Due date: the end of February

Run wire between star-pickets

$150

Knoxfield VIC, Australia

20th Oct 2022

Need help to run lengths of 3mm metal wire between star-pickets in my backyard. I’m creating a privacy screen with vines and need a structure to allow the vines to grow on, I have installed the star-pickets I just need help with the wire guidelines. I may need help and advice on what material / hardware to use (end caps, turn buckles etc.)

Picket fence gate installation

$5

Croydon VIC, Australia

2nd Aug 2022

Hi there, I would like install picket fence gate on either side of the house. I have the gates (900x1500 Cypress gates from Bunnings) and would require post to complete the job. Please contact only if you have availability to complete this job in next 2 days along the cost to complete this job. Thank you Jenn - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 3 August 2022

Picket fence

$1,000

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

20th Apr 2022

Removal of old. And reinstal new.. new stumps required as the old is rotted away. Approx 19m in total. There is a gate one one end. Can reuse existing gate frame. Just needs new pickets and post. Quote for labour. Can supply materials / pay materials seperate. (New fence to be a straight picket fence - not with the varying height in pickets)

6 mtr Picket Fence

$1,500

Croydon VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2022

We need a picket fence approx 4 meters and 2 meters on either side of driveway - Due date: Flexible

Picket fence

$500

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

7th Mar 2022

Need a 1200mm high picket fence for the front using dressed posts and primed plinths and rails. Need to include 2 gates at 1m. Front fence to match either pictures. Gates to match my side gate. I will supply lock latch unless you can buy cheaper. I will supply letter box. Pyramid caps can be purchased from you at timber yard or we can source these later. Measurements are in photo. You will need to come and check measure. Job is in Rowville Due date: is flexible in March/April2022

Repair front picket fence

$150

Wantirna South, Victoria, Australia

11th Jan 2022

Immediate start. Tasks involve 1) Replace 1 rotted fence post and 5 post caps/capitals. 2) Sourcing material from local Bunnings as I am unable to drive atm. 3) Repairs to align rest of the fence

There's a reason why David gets 5*reviews. He is an excellent tradesman, very conscientious in ensuring he gets the job done right. And the range of tools he has at his disposal to get the job done and options he presents is just brilliant. Thanks David.

I need picket fencing

$1,000

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

27th Dec 2021

8 metres long picket fence need replacing with capping 2 gates are part of the stretch but may not require replacing Pickets are 1.8-2m tall but may want it 2m

Picket Driveway Gate - labor materials

$400

Upwey VIC, Australia

28th Nov 2021

We're wanting to install a picket driveway gate, approx. 3m wide x 1m high (each gate approx 1.5m wide). Clean simple pickets on metal frame with latch. Interested to know the cost of just the gate and what the cost of installation would be too. Flexible with date but the sooner the better. (Image is just for rough idea. No fence needed, just the gate, the it would be clean square profile pickets). Happy to discuss price. - Due date: Flexible