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polite, friendly and very reliable Great job Thank you so much 🙏

Install letterbox into picket fence

$120

Vinod is honest, hard working and his craftsmanship is some of the best I've come across. Highly recommended his services if he offers.

Picket fence with gate

$500

Wesley was really good. Very friendly, very knowledgeable and took me through every step of the way. Happy with the fence he did for us.

Picket Fencing

$400

Done a great job building a picket fence for me No dramas

Build picket fence

$700

Was prompt and did a great job.

Create picket fence gate

$150

Luke did a great job. Professional and friendly. Would highly recommend

Install new pine picket fence

$500

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$300

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$650

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If you’d like your vision of a nice picket fence around your property to happen without the hassle of finding a nearby installer who’s within your budget, put in a request via Airtasker. Our platform helps you find picket fencing installation near you within minutes! Plus, you can dictate the budget and read dozens of customer reviews before you book.

First, select the “Post a task” button and fill out the task post. Indicate your location, budget, and any details about the picket fence you want installed. This includes the estimated length, colour, and material. Then, select “Get quotes” and wait for offers to flood your screen. From here, you can read customer reviews and find a Tasker who best fits your needs.

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Top Picket Fencing related questions

The standard spacing between pickets on a picket fence is 6.35 cm (2.5 inches). Meanwhile, fence posts can be spaced up to 2.4 meters (8 feet) apart. To properly install your picket fence, consider booking a local picket fence installation service near you. Need to upgrade your home security? You can find an outdoor lighting installation expert through our platform.

To make a picket fence, you'll need safety equipment, string, stakes, a post hole digger or auger, tape measure, fence panels, a post level, and gravel. You can purchase these materials at your local hardware or have a fence installer near you do the shopping and installation. To start finding a fencing specialist near you, tap the “Post a task” button on this page.

To install a picket or lollipop fencing, determine the post height, then dig the holes. Next, place the first fence post and add the concrete mix. Once the concrete is cured, install the fence stringers at the bottom, middle, and top of the first post. Finally, install the fence pickets. If this is a wooden picket fence, you'll also want to apply exterior stain and sealer to improve the look of your fence and protect it from the elements. 

It usually only takes 1-3 days to install a picket fence, though, of course, the specifics of a job can affect this range. To get a more accurate quote for your picket fencing request, we recommend including the length of your desired fence in the task post. If you’re working on a tight deadline, the Tasker may also bring in extra manpower to finish the job on time. 

Yes, you’ll need to provide the materials for installing your picket fence. You can purchase these beforehand or ask the picket fence installer to buy them on your behalf. The budget in the task post is just for labour, not for the materials. On the other hand, upon agreement, your Tasker can provide the tools for installing your fence, such as the level and auger (post hole digger).

A picket fence installer may not necessarily be able to do these tasks, but you can also use Airtasker to find a local carpenterbook a handyman, or consult with a home security system specialist. Just like booking a fencing specialist, all you need to do is fill out the task post with the details of your request. Within minutes, you’ll get offers from local experts who can put up your tool shed or home security system! 

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

Supply and Install White Steel Picket Fence. Roughly 6m.

$1,000

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

25th Jul 2025

Need supply and install of white steel picket fence. Need it as a boundary garden fence to separate me and my neighbour. Estimated length is 6m. Posts will be flanged onto existing concrete area.

Picket fence gate does not close .. needs to be realigned with frnce

$80

Brunswick VIC, Australia

25th Jul 2025

Front gate does not close . Looks like it had dropped. Gate latches not meeting

Revamp our picket fence

$1,500

Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

23rd Jul 2025

Our picket fence is ready for a revamp. The four posts are still in good shape, however the gate, pickets, railings, and base timber all needs replacing. We don’t need it to be painted (we’ll do this ourselves). The frontage is 6.4m, so it’s not a large area. Have attached images from the front and back of the fence. For clarity the only thing that will remain are the existing posts, so please provide an all inclusive offer, covering timber (pickets, rails, baseboards), hardware, other materials, and labour. Thanks

Want picket fence installed in rental

$300

Dandenong North VIC, Australia

21st Jul 2025

Bought a fence with swing gate from facebook marketplace (in large pieces) needs to be installed in a rental so want it to be able to be removed later. I think the large fence pieces will need to be reattached to each other with new long wood pieces (for extra materials required please supply and include with quoted price) If we can, i’d like to cement the posts into the ground just beneath ground level then i can just cut the posts below ground level and cover the remaining cement with soil etc when we eventually move out. All we have are the fence pieces and the gate so please quote for install + extra materials required Thanks!

New picket fence installation. Approx 13 lm.

$1,500

Brunswick VIC, Australia

20th Jul 2025

Need to replace existing timber front fence with 1.5m high timber picket fence. Offers should include supply and installation including removal and disposal of existing fence. I can also consider buying the fence myself if that suits better. Will need a manual pedestrian door with lock . I’ll supply the specific lock type and letter box to be installed. Looking for reasonable quotations.

Picket fence

$3,000

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

18th Jul 2025

Hi there, I’m looking for an experienced fencing installer to supply and install a Windsor-style picket fence, total length approximately 18 meters. Details: • Fence style: Windsor picket (see attached inspiration photos) • Installation area: See attached photo of the worksite

Fix my picket fence.

$70

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

16th Jul 2025

Picket fence, rails and posts need replacing. Some posts may be able to be salvaged with metal supports and concreted into place. Approx 50m of fencing is in need of attention.

Have a 1.5 picket fence 18 m long including gate

$3,000

Elanora, Queensland

15th Jul 2025

i have an existing. 18metres picket fence including a 4.2 gate. 1.2 high i am wanting to have the pickets removed and install 1.5 high. with a 15mm gap. if possible or any ideas thanks aluminum

Picket fence and matching gate

$1,500

Bentleigh East VIC, Australia

13th Jul 2025

Need a white picket fence to be built and a matching gate for driveway Drive way about 2.5m wide for the gate Fence about 10m Fence height to match gate height. Height of both to be whatever is legal in my area

Removal of fence and installation of picket fence

$750

Williamstown VIC, Australia

8th Jul 2025

Need to remove the existing fence and install a new picket fence. The fence would have a gate in the middle. Currently planning and budgeting to do the work in September

Paling fence, front picket fence, retaining wall

$10

Coburg North VIC, Australia

8th Jul 2025

Need 10 metre timber paling fence removed & replaced Front timber picket or metal fence erected. 2x retaining walls erected.

Erect a 1.2 meter high fence using white PVC Picket Fence Panels

$400

Keilor East, Victoria

8th Jul 2025

Erect a 1.2 meter high fence using white PVC Picket Fence Panels on a corner block 14 x 8 meters. Panels and posts will be supplied as required (will be paid for by me). There will be a requirement to install a 800 mm gate on either side of the fence.

Reinstall an 11.5m boundary/pool picket fence

$5

Bellbowrie QLD, Australia

7th Jul 2025

Current 11.5m fence currently leaning out, need new one installed. The fence is a timber boundary fence which doubles up as a pool fence. Inspection and quote this week would be appreciated and it would be preferred if you are aware of council rules and regulations prior to coming. Looking for quotes.

Quote for Picket Fence and gate

$50

Paddington QLD, Australia

7th Jul 2025

Experienced fencing contractor to provide a quote to replace section of fence approx. 6 metres and gate. See photos. Fence 1800mm high to match existing. Shorter section that is falling apart to be replaced… New gate to go inside existing arbor. Price is to attend site to discuss and to provide a quote and availability.

Craig’s a great find. Lovely bloke and very happy to recommend.

Fencing meeting on farm,wire ,metal pickets

$100

Benalla VIC 3672, Australia

3rd Jul 2025

Repair or replace wire fencing to 200 acre farm, we have fencing equipment and materials, some experience an advantage. Star pickets/timber posts etc.

Remove picket fence

$200

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

10th Jun 2025

Remove picket fence and take away rubbish

What a legend ! Punctual and really efficient

Pick up fence pickets and wood

$40

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

18th May 2025

Looking for someone to pick up a gate and some fence pickets and palings.

Prompt and excellent service.

Remove picket fence

$50

Broadmeadows VIC 3047, Australia

10th Apr 2025

Have a picket fence that has already been taken down, need it taken to the tip. There is a tippass available so would just be looking at having the wood taken away. I have attached an image of the fence

Good communication, arrived on time and completed the job efficiently. Very pleased with his work

Replace three posts on picket fence

$300

Waterford QLD, Australia

6th Apr 2025

Needing three posts replaced on an existing wooden picket fence as they have rotted at the base then reattach the pickets.

What a win we had finding George, so professional in both his attitude and work done. Couldn’t be any happier. Matched the paint colour perfectly and put in the hard work when extra concrete was found around the posts.

Replace bent fence pickets and install

$300

Kensington NSW, Australia

18th Feb 2025

remove and replace bent and broken fence pickets approximate 20 -25 pieces . We will supply the fencing and dispose of the rubbish. a few panels at front of house would need to be sawed at a angle as shown by the 1st picture.

Donny was fantastic and went above and beyond to complete the job. Highly recommend.