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Fantastic job. Ben supplies all the bits and pieces you may not have on hand. Exceptionally well prepared and great job!

Paint two horizontal wooden palings on fence.

$20

I would recommend Rob to anyone requiring work done. Great customer service and the job was completed as and when promised.

Wooden gate repair

$100

An excellent job. Ari is a total professional - and a very decent man.

Fix a sloping wooden fence

$225

Great job, Dominic is skilled, courteous and on time. I will recommend him.

Install 4 x Wooden or Metal posts

$150

Great service

2 hardwood steps to put up

$210

Awesome job 👌👍 fast and friendly

Dyna bolt wooden post

$50

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$135

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$270

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$500

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Top Wood Fencing related questions

Sure, for as long as you have the materials, tools, and skills. You should also know precisely how to put up a wood fence that complies with state laws and your council’s regulations. If you are unsure how to build a proper fence, don’t risk the hassle of fines and penalties should your wood fencing fail to comply - hire an expert on our platform instead.

That depends on the wood and if the fence had a protective sealant applied. The most durable woods for wood fencing are spruce, cedar, and pine. You may be surprised to discover that untreated cedar can last from 15 to 30 years, and 40 years if treated. Pine can last ten years untreated, and 20 years with sealant. Spruce is the least durable, lasting only five years without sealant but can last for as long as 20 years if treated. 

Yes, it’s possible to have fences that don’t need holes to drive posts into, and these are called free-standing fences. Most free-standing fences are prefabricated and made of less durable materials like PVC. While the effort of assembly and placement are minimal, they’re often too low to provide any security or privacy. You should also check with your state’s laws and council rules if they allow free-standing fences. 

A good fence that provides security, privacy and looks modern can add 10 to 20% to your property’s value - this is regardless of the material used to make the fence. If you plan to put your property on the market, remember that a home with a fence appeals most to families and pet owners. A poorly designed or poorly-made fence can’t harm your property’s value, but it adds no value either. 

That depends on your budget, the maintenance you’re willing to do and your personal preference. Staining the panels and posts of your wood fence shows off the wood grain, whereas paint dramatically changes how a fence looks. Staining is easier since you can always add more staining to the wood, while paint requires sanding off the old paint before applying a fresh coat.  

You can protect your wood fencing against termites with an oil-based stain or apply an oil-based primer followed by a termite-resistant paint. Some maintenance around your backyard is necessary; remove any old, rotten stumps close to your fence and store firewood a few metres away from your fence. You should also clear away any sources of moisture and inspect each section of your fence regularly for termites. 

What do wood fencing services include?

Wood fencing services include all the activities necessary to install a timber fence on your property. Your hired wood fencing builder can ensure that it is functional, aesthetically pleasing and complies with rules and regulations on fencing. This service can include taking the necessary measurements, procuring materials to put up the fence, assembling the fence and applying finishing touches. 

Taking measurements

Your wood fence installation begins by discussing the size and location of your wood fence with your hired Tasker. After you specify your needs and where you want the wood fence, your hired wood fence builder takes all the necessary measurements. They can place your wood fence anywhere on your property, as long as its placement complies with rules set by your state and your local council.   

Procuring materials for wood fencing

Upon request, some Taskers can get all the needed materials for constructing and installing your timber fence, from the type of wood fence panels you need to the sealants needed for the job. They can put up a fence in the style you want and get all the posts, timber frame and timber panels. 

Your hired Tasker can also cut any parts of the timber fence down to size if necessary. If your hired builder has to cut timber on-site, you may want to hire a separate service to clean up.  

Installing the posts and assembling the panels

Your hired builder can dig holes in your backyard to install the posts for the wood fence. They can ensure that the holes are deep enough and are uniform in depth before burying the posts. Before burying the posts, your Tasker can ensure that the posts are level and of equal length. Once they're placed in the holes, they apply a partial filling of concrete to each hole

Assembling and attaching the panel sections

Your Tasker can assemble sections of wood panels as the concrete dries. They can ensure that each panel is cut uniformly and at the right length, then assemble the panels into sections. Once the concrete is dry, your Tasker attaches fasteners on the top and bottom of each post. They then attach each panel section to the posts. 

Finishing touches

Your Tasker can install fascia boards on the outer sections of the wood fence and caps on each post. Upon request, some Taskers can apply a protective sealant to prevent moisture damage and repel pests. 

You can also hire a separate service to paint your newly installed fence in a colour that matches your home. While you’re upgrading your backyard, why not get someone to beautify what’s behind your wood fence as well? 

If you're keen to know how much does wood fencing cost, check out our wood fencing cost guide.

Recent Wood Fencing tasks

Repair wooden fence

$500

Keilor Downs VIC, Australia

12th Jan 2025

Replace fence post, and reattach cross bars and pailings ( handful of pailings might to be completely replaced 3-4) Fence runs across 3 properties and trying to avoid a new fence, only wanting to fix damage on my property in the middle.

Wooden fence repost/ restoration

$900

Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia

11th Jan 2025

The wooden fence between me and neighbours house is falling and currently leaning over. May I please get a quote on repair services required? I will upload some pictures and measurements a little later this afternoon to help give the job more clarity. Thank you.

Removal of approximately 15 meters of brushwood fencing

$300

Carlisle WA, Australia

10th Jan 2025

Take down and remove approximately 15 meters of brushwood fencing.

2 fence wooden panels need to be refixed on

$100

Altona North VIC, Australia

9th Jan 2025

2 fence wooden panels need to be refixed on

We want to demolish 2 piers and to dig 6 holes for wooden posts.

$500

Malvern East VIC, Australia

9th Jan 2025

We have demolished the brick fence as we place to replace with picket fence. We will need services to remove the 2 piers and including dig several holes say 6-8 holes ( 300 mm dia x 600 mm depth) into the footing for setting the wooden posts). See images of brick fence prior, wall demolished and 2 piers remaining. And the footing of the masonry wall ( to break through to prepare 300 mm diameter x 600 mm deep t hole).

House front picket fence wood

$5,000

Essendon VIC, Australia

9th Jan 2025

Hi there I am after front Windsor picket fence with sliding eletric bouble gate all together 17 meters with bouble driveway gate electric high 1.8 high or 1.6 ok to for $5,000 cash in Melbourne north pasco vale ,also material your expenses I pay $5,000 cash when the job finishing . No west time plse

Damaged wooden picket fence need to repair

$350

Badger Creek VIC, Australia

8th Jan 2025

It’s a wooden fence, approximately 1.5 meters high and 3 meters long, that was damaged in an accident. The repair work needs to match the existing fence, and you will need to supply all materials and workmanship.

Install 2.4 m wooden post for surveillance camera on the property

$100

North Kellyville NSW, Australia

8th Jan 2025

Install 2.4 ft wooden post for surveillance camera on the property (size 500 sqm ) . Quote include at high level - dig hole - concrete -wooden post and installation.

Remove wooden palings

$200

Fletcher NSW, Australia

4th Jan 2025

Need wooden palings removed from patio area please. They are nailed in with two Phillips head screws at top and one at bottom. Total of 85 palings. We have a council pickup on Monday so we can just leave them here for disposal. Thanks.

Terrence did a brilliant job and we’re very happy with everything. Great handyman who also has excellent communication.

Replace rotten wood and re-hang metal gate

$150

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

4th Jan 2025

I need assistance replacing the rotten wood and re-hanging a gate that has collapsed. The wood on each side of the gate that is attached to the fence and the house is completely rotten and needs replacing and re-attaching. The gate will then need to be re-hung and aligned. The gate and each bit of wood that it is attached to are approximately 210cm tall.

Michael did an excellent job and is highly recommended.

Fixing of 4 wooden posts into brick. 3 bolts per post.

$200

Hillsdale NSW 2036, Australia

27th Dec 2024

I want to put up a privacy screen and this part is a bit beyond me. I need 4 posts (already purchased) fixed into brick. Brick fence is about 60cm high. Post are 175cm. I will clear the shrubs before work.

Shaun fixed some fence posts into brick for me. Was fast, top quality work and delightful to communicate with. Thanks Shaun!

Fix part of wooden fence

$600

Rowville VIC, Australia

20th Nov 2024

Part of the fence is leaning to one side and needs fixing. About 7 meters. 3 posts. There is a bit of height extension which needs fixing.

Great job. Completed on schedule.

Build a wooden fence

$5

Keperra QLD 4054, Australia

15th Nov 2024

Our fence needs replacing with a new treated pine fence. We will remove the old fence (pictured) prior. New fence: 1.8m tall Length is 40.5m Thank you!

11/10. Thank you Jack!

Fix wooden fence and chair leg

$200

Dandenong VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2024

Our church needs a wooden fence fixed, replacing 5 wide and 5 narrow fence palings (treated pine) standard 1.8m long. Plus we just need a chair leg fixed back onto an armchair in our foyer

Good communication, prompt and polite service

Build 3 columns for wooden gates

$3,500

Mount Eliza, Victoria

1st Nov 2024

I require 3 columns to be built 600m by 2200mm to support driveway gates. Materials used can be flexible but must be strong enough to support the weight of the gates. Main driveway gates are both 1800mm x 2000mm and passanger gate is 900mm x 2000mm

Excellent experience and advice. Great finish.

Wooden fence gate moved

$400

Carina QLD, Australia

29th Oct 2024

Move already made wooden fence gate to another part of the fence and replace hole

On time and friendly Well done

Wooden fence post repair (x3)

$700

Craigieburn VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2024

Due to the winds, part of our wooden boundary fence has broken, and three posts need to be repaired. The fence itself is in great condition, it just requires the posts to be fixed.

Nathan was incredibly efficient and was a joy to work with. The fence looks fantastic, and we would 100% recommend him for anyone needing fence repair!

Wooden fence.

$5

Park Ridge QLD, Australia

24th Oct 2024

I want I fence installed on the side of my house 5-6m long by 1m high.

Great help. Very professional !!

Fit wooden planks under colourbond fence (10 fence panels in total)

$400

Forresters Beach NSW 2260, Australia

23rd Oct 2024

Fit planks under colourbond fence (10 fence panels in total) Example of what needs to be done it the pics (we've already fitted 10)

very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Thanks Zac!

Replace 2 wooden fence posts

$250

Sandstone Point QLD 4511, Australia

23rd Oct 2024

2 wooden posts holding the fence have rotted at the base and need replacing

Thomas is a very efficient and fast contractor. I high recommend him