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Jesse responded promptly to my request for a fence mend and completed the job with efficiency & skill. He was delightful to interact with and I'll be using Airtasker again.

Urgent: Wooden fence support post inserted

$380

Stephen was great and came promptly when I advised I only had a limited time home as I am away for work a lot. Fence is looking great in the interim until I can get it fully fixed!

Replace wood panels that are falling off

$100

Brilliant, dedicated, friendly, knowledgeable, on time and quality work. More than I could have hoped for. Thank you for an excellent job done and I look forward to working with you again.

Repair/replace woodwork around pool area

$200

Ben completed the task on time. He was honest and easy to communicate with. The job was done to my complete satisfaction.

Remove low wood and mesh fence

$500

Friendly, helpful and efficient. They did an amazing job.

Wooden fence repair - screw in old palings ( about 25 loose)

$150

Chris was pretty good in completing the task. Not only did he finish the job but resolved plenty of issues related to it as well. He’s plenty more than what he’s advertised.

Wooden fence repair and metal gate adjustment.

$400

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$250

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$500

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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.

Post your budget to get matched with Taskers closest to you. Don’t be surprised to receive quotes from several qualified Taskers within a few minutes. Our job is to spare you the stress and effort of finding an expert to build your wood fencing. We can match you with the most skilled builders who offer reasonable rates.

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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

Install wooden fence

$10

Dandenong North VIC 3175, Australia

6th Dec 2025

Install new wooden fence 2.6 x 1.8 metres (L x H). Please quote with and without wooden gate. Net on other side is removable.

Wooden fence extension

$200

Upper Kedron QLD, Australia

6th Dec 2025

Need a woodeen fence instead of these grill fence.. needs to be extended out to approx 4.5mts

Put out old wood fence install 25meter colorbond fencing

$4,000

Slacks Creek, Queensland

5th Dec 2025

pull out the old wood fence license tradie installer prefer

Removal of wooden fence palings

$150

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

5th Dec 2025

Removal of a section of collapsed wooden paling fence inc a few redgum stumps. Currently on nature strip.

500 metres of galmax horse mesh onto wood post and rail.

$2,500

Avoca NSW 2577, Australia

4th Dec 2025

I have the mesh in 100mtr galmax horse mesh rolls, it will need a top and bottom wire. Other fencer injured himself

Repair a wooden gate

$250

Morningside QLD 4170, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

I need a wooden gate repaired. Some of the planks have fallen off and the nails originally used are very rusty. All original planks are still there so they all just need to be renailed and secured. This quote is for Body Corporate approval. The Tasker must provide their ABN and proof of Public Liability Insurance to be considered.

Build wooden fence

$3,000

Lane Cove North NSW, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

Would like a skilled fencer to build wooden fence along the back of our property. Current wooden fence is falling apart. There is already a concrete base and metal posts so just need new wood. Would like the fence to be a bit higher than the current one (around 1.6m tall from concrete base to top), to provide a bit more privacy. Must be insured to complete job.

Replace wooden front gate with a new gate

$500

Balmain East NSW, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

Replace the broken wooden gate with a new wooden gate and fix to the fence

Install Pillar-Style Mailbox Into Wooden Fence (With Concrete Footing)

$200

Daisy Hill QLD, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Hi! I need a pillar-style mailbox installed into my wooden fence, plus removal of the old mailbox (it’s already loose). Job Includes: - Removing the old mailbox - Cutting the fence to fit the new pillar-style mailbox - adding necessary support framing or a small post so the cut fence section is secure - Installing and securing the new mailbox/pillar - Pouring a small concrete footing for stability - Supplying all materials needed (concrete mix, brackets, screws, fixings) - Cleaning up afterwards I Will Provide: - The new mailbox/pillar unit Access: Very easy suburban front yard. No masonry required. Timing: Flexible - item hasn't arrived yet so sometime next week! I've attached a photo of what I bought and my current fence/property. Height: 1000 Length: 380 Width: 365

S++++ excellent 10/10 Did job perfectly! Friendly, and would love to work together again!

Remove wooden posts from my yard with a jack hammer

$70

Dianella, Western Australia

8th Nov 2025

I have 8 wooden posts that were part of a chicken coop, in my back garden. They are cemented in the ground and VERY hard to budge. We need someone who owns a jack hammer (we don’t own one) who can remove the posts from the soil (my husband can assist).

Turned up at the exact time organised. Friendly, thorough and did exactly what was needed 🙌🏼

Remove and install wooden post on veranda

$600

Greenvale VIC 3059, Australia

14th Oct 2025

Remove and install wooden post on veranda. One has been done already, i need others to be replaced. Materials will be supplied

Great at what he does, honest and punctual

Attach wood panels to fence

$150

Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

11th Oct 2025

I need 3-5 wood panels reattached to the fence

Very friendly and got the job done. Will use Adil again for his services if needed in the future. Thank you

Install a wooden street library in the ground

$125

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

9th Oct 2025

Installation of wooden street library. Requirement of post securely into the ground

Alex was communicative and easy to deal with!

Build/install wooden screening fence under house

$400

Sanctuary Point NSW, Australia

6th Oct 2025

4-5hour job, approx. Build screening fence under house approx 2.7m x 2x5m under house: • Install 3 x support posts (H4) - need hammer drink for brick wall attaching (one side only) • brace with horizontal H3 lengths (2 or 4) • then attach old fence pailings with nail gun in fan pattern (copy existing fence designs onsite) (this takes very little time to throw on and nail in place - rustic, organic-looking finish) Must bring nail gun and hammer drill.

Paul helped me build a screening fence, gate and fence and was brilliant and very precise and clever with his ideas!!

Cut and remove part of a wood Fence today or tomorrow

$150

Lane Cove North NSW, Australia

6th Oct 2025

Hi there! A house is being rendered. There is a fence soon to be replaced that is broken - a small part of it is up against the house making it hard to render the corner. I need someone to come with a reciprocating saw or whatever tool you prefer to just cut about a metre of the fence off and leave it to the side. See picture of fence touching the house, about a metre needs to be cut off. Preferably today any time or tomorrow first half of the day. Any questions let me know!

Great communication, came on time and did a prompt and great job! Great guy too. Thanks a bunch!

Wooden fence repairs

$400

Balwyn VIC, Australia

5th Oct 2025

Our paling fence needs some repairs after recent wind damage. A couple of railings have become disconnected from the upright and one of the uprights is wobbly. About 5m in total have been affected. The adjoining land has been cleared and is awaiting rebuilding, so we are after some temporary repairs to ensure privacy and that the fence is secure for our dog.

A great communicator and easy to work with. The end result looks just as I wanted!

Install pool barrier and self closing gate in Ashwood

$5

Ashwood VIC, Australia

21st Sep 2025

- install pool barrier and gate total 6m, materials supplied , location : Ashwood VIC , more other odd jobs for fencing and gates, pool compliance job , any add ons can discuss further

Great job, very satisfied

Repair Wood Sleeper

$300

Wavell Heights QLD, Australia

16th Sep 2025

timber sleeper has come away from posts which are rotten so need this repaired and sleeper bolted back in possibly need some wooden posts to replace rotted ones material to be supplied by the Repairer

Mark did an excellent job brilliant photos and was very professional. Highly recommend.

Fix gaps in wooden plinth under colourbond fence

$200

Richmond VIC, Australia

15th Sep 2025

We need our fence plinths repaired or additional installed as we have gaps under our fence in Richmond in two fence sections. See photos

Efficient, on time & completed job as required

Reinforce wooden fence that has partially fallen

$200

Balgowlah NSW, Australia

22nd Aug 2025

Reinforce a wooden fence that has partially collapsed over a length of approximately 4-5m using the exisiting red wooden supports next to the fence

Excellent work and communication