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How do you get a sturdy fence put up to complement your home’s exteriors while giving you more privacy and a measure of security? By booking a reliable builder on Airtasker to put up your wood fencing, that’s how! Finding a good builder to install your wood fencing is a tedious task in itself, which is why Airtasker is here to help.

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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.

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Dismantle brick wall/fence and replace with wooden fence

$500

North Bondi NSW 2026, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

Dismantle and remove brick fence/wall, take away/dispose and replace with new wood fence/pailings similar to the foreground fence. There are no footings or foundations. Wall is now leaning and will eventually collapse. Requires working on both sides of the fence. Note the frees in the foreground for any access on our side

Installation of 2 Wood and Iron Gates in outside passage way

$1,000

Marden SA, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

Two gates to be installed, photo attached. Also photo of the hardware I have to help install them, and photo of the side passage way where they will be installed. The gates are 49cm each wide, and the passage way itself is 103cm wide, so two posts will probably have to be installed to attach gates. Where the posts are to be affixed to the walls, the right hand side as you look at the photo of the passage way is rendered brick, and the left hand side will have to be fixed to the wooden studwork at the inside corner of the rendered gyprock of the sunroom

Repair of wooden railings and wooden fence

$300

North Lakes QLD 4509, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

Repair of wooden balustrade railings and wooden fence door

Fix wooden fence posts

$300

Altona VIC 3018, Australia

22nd Apr 2025

3 fence posts need fixing- and fence leaning

Remove concrete, install footings and attach wood panel to metal post

$750

Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia

21st Apr 2025

Remove concrete step. Install footings and post X2 for batten screen. Attach wood to steel post in prep for wooden battens. Install gate and fence across 2.5m entryway. Holes for fence have been dug. Materials available

Install new wooden fence posts

$600

Southport QLD, Australia

21st Apr 2025

Need 6 new wooden fence posts 500 in cement and 1500 above, and bolt them to existing fence. Current posts are rotten under ground but solid above ground. Ground is level.

I need 41 metre wooden fence repaired/replaced

$3,500

Rouse Hill NSW 2155, Australia

21st Apr 2025

I need 16 metres replaced completely and 25 metres repaired

Repair wooden gate… needs rescrewing and reseating after being forced

$150

St Peters NSW, Australia

20th Apr 2025

Our wooden gate has been damaged; the frame has come undone. It needs rescrewing and reseating against the fence line. The hinges etc are ok - just needs to be reattached

Prompt, no fuss, and good skills. Would recommend and will use Tai for future tasks too!

Fix the damaged wooden fence, add timber and vertical wood, add nails

$350

Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia

3rd Apr 2025

Fix the slightly damaged fence, add timber and wooden vertical bars as explained in the image. Please provide the materials (timber and bars) also for this task (already included in the budget), negotiable offer welcome, thanks

John works exceeding expectation, friendly and suggesting excellent solution to fix our fence

Fencer to repair wooden front gate

$350

Camperdown NSW, Australia

26th Mar 2025

Replace several wooden pailings on front gate, replace latch, paint gate heritage green to match fence.

Fantastic work, thank you!

Patch Holes in Brushwood fencing caused by dogs and foxes

$500

West Pennant Hills, New South Wales

24th Mar 2025

I have about 20 holes in Brushwood Fencing that I need patched. The holes are caused from dogs and foxes. I need the holes patched with brushwood or alternative. The Patch only needs to last about 12 months until the entire fence is replaced. Attached are some example photos. Job in West Pennant Hills

Great to work with it

Replace 3 Wooden Fence Posts

$600

Nudgee QLD, Australia

22nd Mar 2025

I need 3 existing fence posts removed and replaced with new ones. Need the existing ones taken to the tip (will supply tip vouchers). Will need to work around a raised garden bed and neighbour is happy to use his side to access as well. Will need you to supply all tools and materials. Timber needs to be H4 treated posts.

Sang did a great job fixing our fence, I would recommend him for your repair needs.

Build a wooden fence and remove old fence

$5

Tweed Heads NSW, Australia

12th Mar 2025

From cyclone, fence has fallen down, need someone to fix it or replace it , 7.2 metre approximately 3 panels.

Awesome guy, very professional highly recommended

Fix 8 foot wooden fence

$100

Bundaberg North QLD 4670, Australia

10th Mar 2025

Need to see/ put in long screws to shore up existing wooden fence. Might need some new posts?

Thoroughly recommend. All aspects of task completed very professionally. Great communication!

Edit: Wooden fence to replace chain wire fence 10m long

$800

Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia

10th Mar 2025

Edit: Require chain wire fence removed and timber fence installed. 10m long/wide and 4-5 posts.

Stephen was great. Easy to deal with and didna great job

Repair wooden fence

$5

Molendinar QLD 4214, Australia

10th Mar 2025

Wooden fence need reapir

Excellent service I am happy with service

Replace Wooden Front Fence and Gate

$2,000

Wilston QLD, Australia

24th Feb 2025

We need to replace our front fence and pedestrian gate. Existing wooden rails of fence are rotten. However the posts are in excellent condition and can be kept. 6 fence sections require removal of rotten wood and replace with new rails and wooden palings. A matching replacement gate is also requested. The style of the fence can be simple picket style with flat or curved top. Painted to match house and existing metal car gate. Pool gate style lock (already on existing gate) preferred. 12.5 m. Gentle slope. 1.2m height right hand side of pic to 1.38 on left near driveway gate.

Sean is quick to respond. Enthusiastic and very easy to deal with. We are very to have someone we can easily book for maintenance around our Queenslander.

Add a top layer of chicken wire to approx 15m of wooden fencing

$600

Twelve Mile Creek, New South Wales

21st Feb 2025

Hello -- we have a Houdini dog who can climb fencing so need a top layer applied to approx 15metres of our external street facing wooden fence. Needs to be no gaps remaining when done. This is very important. Dog is currently locked in courtyard until we get this done so ASAP would be fantastic. You will need to supply the below yourself which is included in total fee 1) From Bunnings https://trade.bunnings.com.au/jack-90cm-x-30m-heavy-duty-chicken-wire-netting_p0027953 2) Nails/hammer. Nailgun would make this a quicker job if you have one. Pictures show entire fence however its only approx 5 1/ 2 sections and from middle paling upwards. Can be placed over the top of hedge although a light prune of leaves coming through side of fence may make it a bit easier - not essential though. Thankyou

Excellent work and great guy. Thankyou

Remove 6.6 meters of boundary wooden fencing in Truganina

$250

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

14th Feb 2025

Remove 6.6 meters of Wooden boundary fencing in Truganina Including the post concrete This is needed for garage wall construction of new house

He went beyond what was needed