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David was great to deal with. Excellent Job! Highly Recommended!

Repair Picket Fence

$200

Really happy with the job Jershon completed for us. He is very accomodating and went above and beyond to finish the project to satisfaction. He is a problem solver and was able to find some clever solutions for our needs without spending extra money. Will definitely recommend him to family and friends. Thanks Jershon for your hard work 🙏🏼😊

Fix my picket fence!

$600

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I need my picket fence repaired.

$300

Jershon worked incredibly hard to fix my picket fence. It is now straight. I am happy with the result.

I need my picket fence fixed.

$1,000

Stuart did a wonderful job on installing a new picket fence for our place before sale. It was a tight timeframe and he was there within the week, including sourcing materials and completed the job in 3 days. We are very happy with the result, it looks fantastic!

Install Picket Fence (12m)

$2,000

Good bloke mate. took good care while executing the work.

Letter box installed on a new picket fence

$80

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$300

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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 carpenterbook 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! 

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.

Recent Picket Fencing tasks

Picket gate and small fence

$750

Hallam VIC 3803, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Need a picket gate and fence to be supplied and installed on my property in order to stop a dog from getting out. The width of the total area is approximately 3-3.5 meters, the height of the fence is to be a half fence height approximately waist height however a small area requires to be higher than this due to a drop. Would like the gate/fence to come painted in a cream or a dark green color to match the property. Where the gate is to be installed, the corner of the property is all window, please refer to pictures. Looking for someone that has experience in putting together picket fences/gates. Please refer to photos and if you have any questions please advise. I've also put an example of something similar to what i would like. Would like it to be treated pine.

Supply and install white picket fence

$1,200

Murdoch WA 6150, Australia

23rd Jun 2026

Supply and install white picket fence in aluminium or wood. 15m x 7m and a gate

Build a picket fence and replace laserlite sheets

$65

Lane Cove NSW 2066, Australia

21st Jun 2026

I’m looking for help with a few jobs around the house. To begin with, I need the following done: 1. Build a picket fence: 10.5 metres (6 posts), 65mm width x 900mm height with 25mm gaps 2. Build a paling fence: 5 metres (3 posts), 100mm width x 1m height, no overlap 3. Replace Laserlite sheets: 16 sqm approx. I’ll need someone with a ute to help pick up materials from Bunnings. There are a few additional tasks as well, but I can’t fully gauge the scope at this stage, so an hourly rate would likely work best....or give me a quote for each or all together please. I will assess and go with what works best. Timing: Fence work needed ASAP; the rest is flexible.

Picket fence built to front garden

$11

Wanneroo WA 6065, Australia

20th Jun 2026

Wanting a timber picket fence built to front garden. Approx 3.5m x10m x7m (including gate) maybe 1200 high? Want old school pickets. Empty yard so nothing to remove first. Open to suggestions. I’m happy to paint it myself once up. Thanks in advance. This is the house and yard with a suggested picture of the fence.

New picket fence

$1,000

Concord NSW 2137, Australia

19th Jun 2026

new 21mx1.8m tall colorbond steel or picket fence required. Demolish and removal of the old fence to be included. Will go with the cheaper option.

A few fence pickets & posts to be primed twice

$250

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

19th Jun 2026

20 pickets, 1 post, 2 rails & 1 capping to be primed twice

Picket fence driveway gate

$1,000

Gordon, New South Wales

16th Jun 2026

Provide materials and installation of white picket fence double gate on driveway.

Double gates re hinged etc pickets removed/replaced

$300

Depot Hill QLD 4700, Australia

15th Jun 2026

Look at job Locate correct hinges Remove old pickets off steel frame attach gate to new hinges and attach new pickets to frame

Move gate in front picket fence

$250

Richmond VIC, Australia

14th Jun 2026

Move a gate in a low profile front picket fence about 2 metres along the fence line and close over the space with the pickets from the new gate location. Will require at least one new post to relocate the gate. If able, also remove about 1 metre of concrete path.

Install new picket fence

$10

St Kilda East, Victoria

14th Jun 2026

Need someone who has experience doing picket fences (please do not comment if you are not experienced in these) to: 1. Remove and dispose my current existing picket fence which is old and falling apart 2. Supply and Install new Windsor style picket fence (hardwood) the same height with front pedestrian gate and swing gate for my car (I am wanting a motorised swing gate however if this is not something you can do, I can source this separately) - small spacing between pickets at 15mm for privacy due to main road - height: pickets all to be the same height at 1800mm, posts 2000mm - I will be getting Angelina capitols to go on the top of each post but will do this myself (similar to attached photo) Flexible on date

New Front Picket Fence

$3,000

Patterson Lakes VIC 3197, Australia

13th Jun 2026

White 1m picket fence for corner block (roughly 43m) Materials to be supplied and fitted. Photo with fence is what was already there and needs to be similar.

Fence pickets re attached

$250

Mount Eliza VIC, Australia

13th Apr 2026

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.

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.

Great job on a tricky gate rebuild

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)

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.

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.