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Aaron has quality professionalism and will be working with him again. Highly recommend!
House side gates in pickets
$10
Evan was great with communication and carried out the task as requested. I would recommend Evan as a reliable worker.
Star picket and chicken wire fencing
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Outstanding workmanship, attitude and professionalism. It was a real pleasure working with Jae. Can’t recommend him highly enough.
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$800
Helpful, courteous and good value
Supply and install new driveway swing gate, white picket
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Craig is very pleasant and a great communicator. He was also knowledgeable and made my first time with Air Tasker very simple and easy.
`I need a front gate on a picket fence replaced
$400
Scott did a fantastic job putting up fencing for our horses. Thank you very much.
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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 carpenter, book 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!
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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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Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia
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Fence is pulling out from post in 2 places plus a picket needs replacing
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Hamilton Hill WA 6163, Australia
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Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia
14th Sep 2026
Looking for an experienced fencer/carpenter to replace the existing front fence and pedestrian gate at my home in Yarraville. Front boundary is approximately 7–8m including the gate. Measurements to be confirmed on site before starting. * Remove and dispose of existing timber/wire fence and gate * Supply and install new traditional timber picket fence * Approx. 900mm high * Matching pedestrian picket gate in existing location * Traditional pointed/spear-style pickets * New timber posts and rails as required * Paint/finish fence in exterior white * Retain and protect existing garden and trees * Retain/integrate existing house number and mailbox where possible * Remove all waste and leave area clean Looking for a simple, traditional picket fence that suits the existing weatherboard home. Please include labour, materials, removal/disposal and painting in your offer. Happy for you to inspect/site measure if required. Photos of existing fence attached. Please send through examples of similar work if available. Budget: $2,000
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Beacon Hill NSW 2100, Australia
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Moorooka QLD 4105, Australia
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Mile End SA 5031, Australia
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Newmarket QLD 4051, Australia
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Keith is very knowledgable and liked to get it right. I will definitely hire Keith again and highly recommend him. Excellent!
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Brookfield QLD 4069, Australia
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Repair / Replace Timber Picket Fence – Approx. 8 Posts Description: Looking for an experienced fencing contractor or carpenter to repair an existing timber picket fence. The fence has leaning sections due to failed timber posts. The job will involve: * Remove and replace approximately 8 timber fence posts * Reinstall the existing fence where possible * Reuse existing pickets and rails wherever they are still in good condition * Replace any damaged rails only if required * Ensure the fence is straight, level and securely concreted into the ground * Dispose of any damaged materials (or stack neatly on site if preferred) The fence is approximately 15–20 metres long (please adjust if needed). I’m looking for someone who has done similar fencing work before. Please provide: * Your quote (labour + materials) * Estimated timeframe “Open to quotes. Preference is to repair the existing fence by replacing the posts and reusing as much of the existing timber as possible rather than replacing the entire fence.” I’ve attached photos of the existing fence for reference.
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I have a wood picket fence, I have removed the existing pickets and need them re attached with a fixing gun. They need to be less than 48mm apart to be compliant. Need someone with fixing gun to re attach the pickets. I have all the materials ready. I will be there to assist
Fantastic communication and workmanship. Completed the job quickly and to a high level of quality. Would utilize services again. Overall very professional and quality service.