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Recent Picket Fencing reviews
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
Very happy with the job that was done
3 metre bamboo screen put up with 3 star pickets
$150
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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$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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Build a picket fence either side of a gate.
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Somerville VIC, Australia
27th Feb 2026
I need two picket fence panels built. One 3100mm wide and the other 4000mm wide. The posts are already in place. We will supply the pickets. You would need to supply the railings. The existing panel you can see in the photos is just leaning there and will be removed.
PICKET FENCE TIDY
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Belmont VIC, Australia
27th Feb 2026
I’m looking for quote - my picket fence needs some general maintenance and tidy
Replace picket fence
$500
Ashfield, New South Wales
26th Feb 2026
Replace (remove old and supply, install new) picket fence Around 10-15m Fence is 900-1000mm height
Installing star pickets
$50
Morang VIC, Australia
26th Feb 2026
I need a handy man to install some star pickets to hold my leaning fence up. If star pickets are not a good option here, what do you suggest? There are only 5 posts and the leaning is about 30 cm. My property is adjacent to a construction site where they have just been doing earthwork for the last one year.
Picket fence maintenance - replace hinges and secure pickets
$200
Mosman Park, Western Australia
25th Feb 2026
Replace 4 gate hinges on the larger gates and 2 gate hinges replaced. In addition new latches for both gates. Add a picket at end of fence to removed gap with neighbours fence. I have hinges and latches
Replace outfoor fence pickets
$120
Amaroo ACT 2914, Australia
19th Feb 2026
Need 15-20 Individual wooden fence pickets replaced. Wooden pickets will be provided.
I need quotes on installing a new picket fence gate in brisbane
$500
Albion QLD, Australia
19th Feb 2026
I need quotes on a new picket fence gate to be installed as the current wooden posts are rotted and the hinges are rusted
Installation of picket fence (20m long) at the front of our property
$1,400
Birkdale QLD, Australia
18th Feb 2026
Hi, I’m getting some Aluminium picket fence panels ( 2035x900high) and pedestrian gate (1090x900high) and one double swing gate ( 2x1700x900high). I’m happy to supply all material ( Excluding boring holes and concrete), I need someone to install them professionally for me.
Picket gates
$100
Yarrabilba QLD, Australia
18th Feb 2026
Need to get 2 picket gates installed. No material on hands
Remove and replace picket fence approx 15 metres in Maldon
$1,500
Maldon VIC, Australia
17th Feb 2026
Timber picket fence needs replacing. Approx 15 metres. All timber costs and paint paid for by owner. Timber will be on site. Airtasker with previous experience/reviews. in related tasks only please.
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
Picket fence
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Williamstown VIC, Australia
17th Feb 2026
I am after a picket fence Approx 11m length in total, however there will be approx 3m void/gap for car entry which we simply want to leave open Approx 1-1.2m in height Have attached a photo of style we like Have also attached current fence
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.
Demolish and dispose old 10m picket fence
$200
Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
17th Sep 2025
Old white picket fence (10m total length) to be demolished/dismantled and disposed of. The concrete posts do not need to be removed. Can likely be dismantled in sections. Would be easy with a crow bar, electric saw, circular saw, etc. Care must be taken to ensure adjacent fence is not touched or damaged. All fence remnants and rubbish to be removed from site and disposed. **We will require painting to match colour on neighbour's side once fence removal is completed (looks like monument colour). This job is for picket fence removal & disposal only. Message me if you can paint the lattice fence also. Paint needs to be included in estimate for this additional piece of work.
Fantastic job done, excellent communication. Lovely guy, will use again. Thanks Cam!