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Recent Wood Fencing reviews

Lee did a great job! Fence is strong and secure.

Wood fence repair

$300

Open, honest, hard working and friendly. Thank you Lachlan for a great job.

Cut out a gate in a wooden fence.

$250

Did an excellent job . Would certainly use his services again. Thanks Nigel.

Reinstall a wooden gate

$30

Jason was just fantastic!!! He was very reliable, friendly, had excellent communication and arrived on time which is bonus if your wanting someone who actually arrives when they say a time! He was brilliant, worked around us and I certainly recommend him and his services. Will be defs getting him back again for the odd handy man jobs :) Thanks Jason!

Wooden Fence needs repairs

$50

George was excellent to deal with. Great communication and excellent job. Would use again

Wooden Side Gate

$200

Ric is easy to deal with and a good communicator. Happy with the job

Wooden fence repair

$400

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$140

median

$286

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$550

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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

Wooden or Colorbond Fence Contractor

$2,000

Oxley QLD, Australia

4th May 2024

High Wooden or Colorbond fence for backyard . probably 2M High. Length approximately 13 Meters - Due date: Flexible

23 m wooden fence

$2,000

Endeavour Hills VIC, Australia

4th May 2024

I require a 23 meter capped pailing fence with the specifications below: 2 x 200 x 50 mm sleepers 1800 mm or 2200 mm Pailing 4 rails 10 posts Hardwood or Cypress pine The ground level is higher 10m from the start and lower the remaining 13m. Partial removal of existing fence is required but most of the fence is down.

Fix/Install wooden sleepers x2 under existing Colourbond fence

$100

Richmond VIC, Australia

1st May 2024

Fix wooden sleepers under existing Colour bond fence. There are two large gaps that need to fixed with wooden sleepers please.

Repair leaning wooden fence post

$150

Beecroft NSW, Australia

1st May 2024

We have a part of the fence is leaning outwards towards the footpath and require to repair or replace the wooden post and straighten the fence. Observed the post has rotten at the bottom near the soil causing it. Another post of the left also rotted slightly near the base. I have also found no concrete being put at base of the wooden post to strengthen the structure by the previous fence installer. Work scope is the replace/repair the 2 wooden post on the fence. Straighten the fence and put nail and nail back to all the joint. See attached photo.

Fix and paint front wooden paling fence

$150

Hawthorne QLD, Australia

30th Apr 2024

-Remove rotten/broken fence palings on front gate -Replace with new wooden palings of same size and design -Paint the new fence palings and front gate -approx 3-4 palings to be replaced -repaint section of fence where there was graffiti (as per photo) -need to supply own paint and colour match as best as possible

Build a 3x5m pool fence from reclaimed wood

$500

Flemington VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2024

We would like to get help building a 3x5x1.2m fence + swing gate around a new hot tub that we are getting delivered tomorrow. We have lots of wood already on hand from fences and decking that we removed a few months ago. We would love to also build a frame above the fence to trellis vines, but that's optional.

Wooden Fence Installation

$4,000

Reservoir VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2024

Remove the existing fence (42.3 metres long) Supply and install new fence Location is in Reservoir VIC 3073

Install wooden fence panels and gates on both sides of the house

$500

Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069, Australia

29th Apr 2024

Install a self closing wooden gate and fence panels on both sides of the house. Minimum height of gate has to be 1.2m as it will form a part of the swimming pool fencing. Width of left side of house -1.8metres Width on right side of house -2.8metres This is for labour quote only. Happy to reimburse any cost for gates and any other materials required

Installation of colourbond fence. 2.7x1.8. woodland grey

$700

Glenroy VIC 3046, Australia

21st Apr 2024

Install colourbond fence. Woodland grey 2.7x 1.8 Currently a broken timber fence.

Justin was a very good communicator and was very efficient when installing the fence.

Replace wooden panels in backyard

$250

Macleod VIC, Australia

23rd Mar 2024

Replace the broken wooden panels and paint

Very good service !!

FIX WOODEN GATE

$90

Tarneit VIC, Australia

8th Mar 2024

Fix wooden fence gate , it was damaged due to heavy wind , new timber required

Best Service, Quick and Efficent ✔️

Reattach Hinge on wooden gate and secure 2 panels

$120

Preston VIC, Australia

17th Feb 2024

Simple handy man job. Reattach gate hinge to beam. Nail down top panel, nail bottom panel.

Chris is someone who takes great pride in their work. He is efficient, friendly, communicates well and most importantly the job was done to the highest standard! Highly recommend and will be using again.

Build new wooden side gate

$250

Kensington Gardens SA, Australia

5th Feb 2024

Looking for a carpenter or tradesmen to rebuild our wooden side gate, which is damaged. See amending photos. - Due date: Flexible

Joshua, a friendly and detail-oriented professional, expertly crafted a stunning outdoor gate for our home. We will definitely hire him again for future projects.

Install wood lattice and repair parts of fence

$200

Nunawading VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2024

2 tasks here 1. Install wood lattice extension to prevent dogs from jumping the fence. It's about 2-3 meters, I need you to bring your own tools and materials (including the wood / lattice extension) 2. Repair some parts of the fence that need some fixing. About 3-4m long. Provide quote please. See photos - Due date: Flexible

Very good , will hire again

Cut wooden fence around tree root

$100

Hampton East VIC, Australia

4th Jan 2024

A tree on my property is damaging the boundary fence which our neighbour would like to paint. Before proceeding with the painting we'd like the fence to be fixed without damaging the tree or fence. Hence, cutting around the root leaving only enough gap for potential further growth (the tree is already mature so should be minimal) but not enough to disrupt privacy. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 15 January 2024

James was great. He did the job efficiently and he seems a very nice guy. I'll definitely recommend him and will call him back when needed.

Repair wooden fence and back gate

$300

Springbrook QLD, Australia

30th Dec 2023

Job 1. Need a few broken and rotted planks replaced. The fence has kinda come off the back support so may need to look at that also. See job1 photo. We will have the bushes pruned back by the time you come. Job 2. Need the back gate repaired. A tree root pulled the back fence away from the side post so now it needs to be re-attached and will likely need a small extension of the back or side fence (whichever is easier). See job2 photo. - Due date: Flexible

Wasn't really punctual but did a decent job if you're not too concerned about that. Especially with the awkward tasks I set him.

Add 10 wooden fence extender on top of wood fence in Varsity Lakes

$140

Varsity Lakes QLD, Australia

29th Dec 2023

Install 10 wooden fence extenders (from Bunnings) to wooden fence. - Due date: Flexible

Charlie put up a fence extender, easy to work with

Repair wooden fence

$1,000

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

26th Dec 2023

I have a wooden fence that needs to be fixed. The length is about 10m that was damaged. The full fence length with the undamaged part is about 13m. I still have some of the fence still intact, looks like it can be re-attached? See attached what it looked like before and after. I am getting it ready for next tenant to inspect the property by around 10th Jan so would prefer it fixed asap. Prefer airtaskers who had some reviews of fixing or installing fence before. Thanks - Due date: Before Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Awesome work, thank you very much, he also helped to fix my gate fence for free!

Patch wooden fence

$100

Narre Warren South VIC, Australia

17th Dec 2023

Hi there, Needing someone to come fix up some wooden palings in our fence. Dogs have gotten through and we need this fixes asap. Can supply palings if needed. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Great guy to work with! Quick, easy to communicate with and reliable

Wooden fence with gate (or colorbond if cheaper)

$500

Oran Park NSW 2570, Australia

11th Dec 2023

We need a wooden fence built between Granny flat and current fence. Needs a gate for access. Distance is under 5 mtrs. If colorbond is way cheaper then let's do that.

Thankyou for the fence.