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Very happy with the result! I have no idea with fences and manny was great with providing advice on what works well together!
Front picket fence
$10
Good job that started well but was a bit disappointing towards the end - not eveything was primed as agreed and the fitting of the gate latch fitting was ordinary.
Replace picket fence 7 m
$2,000
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I need my picket fence repaired.
$300
Paul was wonderful, arrived on time and did a great job installing a mailbox into our picket fence. Would definitely recommend and work with Paul again.
Mailbox install on picket fence
$100
Excellent work. Highly recommended.
Installation of a picket front fence and gate
$500
Very professional and great job!!
Replace picket fence gate
$300
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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).
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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.
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Instal pool glass fence, mark out core drill pickets
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Morley WA, Australia
28th Mar 2026
I have around 30 meters of pool glass. I’m after someone to measure, mark out and coredrill correct sizing for the material I have
Picket Fence
$6,000
Enmore NSW, Australia
25th Mar 2026
Cut old brick fence to roughly 400mm. Render brick Construction of picket fences and gates to property line
Install two supports for two metal trellises (4 star pickets total)
$180
Dickson ACT, Australia
24th Mar 2026
I’m Looking for someone with experience installing star pickets The task involves: Driving 4 star pickets (1.7m) into the ground Securing the 2 metal trellises (1.2m x 1.8m) to the pickets All materials supplied except wire Good access
Install pickets onto metal frame gates
$1,000
Boronia VIC, Australia
23rd Mar 2026
We have existing swing out gates and a pedestrian gate alongside the side of our house but it is covered with mesh. We are wanting pickets drilled into the existing frames and also a latch welded in to close the gates together rather than using a chain to hold them together. Metal posts already cemented in also holding the gates up.
Picket fencing Repairs, could lead to more work
$10
Tallebudgera Valley QLD, Australia
20th Mar 2026
Repairs to picket fencing, likely much more work to follow I’m on acreage
Fix & align a falling picket fence gate, plus reattach 2x finials
$200
Balaclava VIC, Australia
19th Mar 2026
Picket fence gate has ‘slipped’ so it now hangs lower than the latch point. It’s not just the hinges but the structure of the gate that is in need of repair. The return spring to be replaced There are also 2 fence post finials that are loose to be repaired.
To insert approximately 20 star pickets across a sloping back yard.
$120
Ballarat Central VIC, Australia
15th Mar 2026
To insert approximately 20 star pickets @ 600mm deep across a sloping back yard, ready for wire fencing. Star pickets supplied. You may need a post driver as ground is rocky underneath top soil layer. Pickets will need to be driven down about 600mm for stability.
Install picket gates
$10
Yarrabilba QLD, Australia
12th Mar 2026
Looking for someone who can install 2 picket gates. Have already got one of the gates. Gate 1: Height 1.8m width 1 meter Have already got a gate of 1.8x0.9m Gate 2: Height 1.8m Width 0.7 Need a gate
10 Metres of Star picket/Dog wire Fence put up
$250
South Maclean QLD, Australia
11th Mar 2026
Roughly 10 metres of fencing to put up just 5 star pickets and wire not a big job at all. Just supply all materials (will cover cost plus job cost)
Fence installation 20m with pickets and 2 gates
$1,000
St Ives NSW, Australia
11th Mar 2026
Fence Installation - 20m Steel Picket Fence with 2 Gates Looking for a licensed fence installer to install a ~20m blade Aluminum style fence at our property in St Ives NSW. Scope: • 11 steel in-ground posts (50x50x2100mm) - I have the posts and fence (see attachments) • provide Concrete and hole digging for all posts • ~9 fence panels (1800 x 1200mm) • 2 gates (one at each end) - supply and install • ill have the hardware, brackets and fittings Requirements: • Licensed and insured fence contractor • Experience with picket fencing • Must include tools and concrete • Own equipment and tools required • Take away all rubbish Location: St Ives NSW 2075 Access: Driveway available on slope, front yard install
Excellent service. Provided some good advice on levelling out the ground and worked hard to complete the job throughout the erratic weather we had. Pleased with the result!
One Wooden fence picket to be replaced
$80
Prahran VIC, Australia
4th Mar 2026
Rotten and broken fence picket x 1 needs repainting and replacing
Daniel was prompt and reliable and did a good job . I will use him again.
Star picket fencing area
$300
Buderim QLD, Australia
2nd Mar 2026
We are needing an area in the backyard fenced for our chickens. We have the wire and star pickets
Timber picket fence installer,
$10
Caulfield North VIC, Australia
17th Feb 2026
Money is for making cotact. No actual work reqired.. Need a timber picket fence installer. Preffered who know to drive forklift, and fabricate driveway gates. Can dress, shape, edge wooden posts (see post styles in photo). Run picketmachine We have a metal fabrication workshop. Looking for full time subcontracter Rate $45 + GST+ $5 into super. Essentially rate of $50 per hour ($45+$5) Role will be fence installation, working in the yard, driving forklift.
Great people skills and eye for detail
Finish picket fence
$150
Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
14th Feb 2026
I am attaching some pickets to an old steel gate. I have neither the time, patience or skill to get it right I do have is the pickets, self tapping screws washers for someone else to complete the job for me. It should be pretty straightforward for someone that can confidently drill pilot holes and accurately lineup the pickets across both gates
Top bloke, and great work – on a hot Sunday as well, couldn’t be happier.
Picket fence and gate repair
$500
Fairfield VIC, Australia
10th Feb 2026
We have a picket fence which is missing 1 picket and has some rotting cross pieces that needs repairing. The gate also needs repair as it doesn’t shut properly. The decorative knobs on the fence are rotted and also need replacing. I want repair only, not an entirely new fence
Great work on our picket fence and gate repair - super punctual, helpful, quick and very practical approach. Really appreciated his great communication. Would recommend to anyone for jobs that you have been meaning to get to around the house. Excellent!
I need to fix some timber pickets in my backyard fence
$50
Drewvale QLD, Australia
2nd Jan 2026
Some 10 pickets are broken in my fence These need to be reinstalled
Excellent work and a true professional A pleasure to work with
Patch a gap in a picket fence
$400
Wanniassa ACT, Australia
1st Jan 2026
Patch a 1.2 meter long gap in our timber boundary fence. The gap in our timber pailing fence needs some rails and pailings installed. Approx 1.2 meters long and 1.4m high. Also add a small panel between the shed and the fence - approx 3500mm wide. Happy to provide materials.
Lee did an awesome job fixing our timber fence - professional and very capable and skilled.
Nail 2x pickets back on front fence
$30
Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia
20th Dec 2025
Handyman needed - extremely easy task required. Nail 2x existing pickets back on to front fence.
Matt was fantastic to deal with! A great communicator, efficient and a quality tradesman. Will definitely use again.
Takeaway a picket fence that has been taken down
$110
Strathmore VIC, Australia
13th Dec 2025
We have taken down a fence and now need it taken away along with some other pieces of rubble bits of concrete. The width of the sections is 2200mm and the posts are 1800mm
Melita was great, very punctual and friendly. Highly recommend Melita!!
Fencing, install star pickets and wire mesh along existing fenceline
$350
Upwey VIC 3158, Australia
4th Nov 2025
Install star pickets along existing chain and post fence, and mesh. Approx 10-12m 2400mm star pickets Metal Mesh screens in photos.
Arrived as agreed. Job completed on time as agreed.