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Charlie put up a fence extender, easy to work with

Add 10 wooden fence extender on top of wood fence in Varsity Lakes

$140

Very very professional and helpfu

Fix the wooden fence

$10

Great job - done quickly, exactly as I needed, and Benjamin was excellent with communication. Recommended.

Repair of small wooden front gate (Broken hinges, latch & post)

$200

Awesome work, thank you very much, he also helped to fix my gate fence for free!

Repair wooden fence

$1,000

He's honest and always keeps his word

Repair wooden fence 25meter legth

$5

Thomas is a very efficient and fast contractor. I high recommend him

Replace 2 wooden fence posts

$250

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$130

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$250

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$500

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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

4metal privacy screens and 2 wooden fence extension to be installed

$100

Rosanna VIC, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Privacy screens 2 attached to wooden gate 1 on side of stone wall 1 on wooden fence rail 2 wooden fence extensions

Fence topper hardwood posts with tensioned vine wire

$2,000

Balmain NSW, Australia

1st Nov 2025

I need you to add some extensions to the top of my fence and tension wire in between the posts. The extensions will be between 40-60cm taller than the existing fence depending on what is feasible. On both fences (rear and side) ~10m combined I want the extensions to be nice hardwood posts. The existing frame is fence posts along with a structural timber running along the top.

Build a hard wood batten fence

$6,500

Blairgowrie VIC 3942, Australia

31st Oct 2025

We are after 2 hard wood batten fence between our property One 38 metres long The other 8 metres long 1.8 meters high the long fence as some have of it being on a slop

Split timber posts for fire wood

$100

Greenmount QLD, Australia

31st Oct 2025

Post have been cut need splitting

New wooden fence for side.

$55

Hoppers Crossing, Victoria

31st Oct 2025

Remove exisiting fence and put a new fence in.

Install and supply pedestrian wooden gate

$700

Denistone East NSW 2112, Australia

31st Oct 2025

Install and supply simple wooden tall gate, same height as hedge. Roughly 70cm W x 180cm H

Wooden Side fence

$1,000

Southern Ward VIC, Australia

30th Oct 2025

Looking for a side fence to be built to maximum height. Ideally you capping on top. Length approximately 6m. Standard wood pailing.

Fix leaning wooden fence

$800

Roseville NSW 2069, Australia

30th Oct 2025

The timber fence in my backyard is leaning and needs to be straightened and reinforced to prevent collapse. Please inspect and suggest if any posts need to be replaced. Property located in 20 Carnarvon Road, Roseville NSW 2069. Budget $800 – negotiable depending on the scope.

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

Install wooden side gate

$450

Macleod VIC 3085, Australia

20th Aug 2025

Install wooden gate between side of house and fence. We will provide the gate, the handle/ lock, and the support posts.

TJL is punctual, a good communicator, and takes the time to produce finished and high quality work. Would absolutely recommend.

Sanding on wooden panels

$250

Sandringham VIC 3191, Australia

6th Aug 2025

The wooden panels in photos (it is an inner or secondary boundary fence) require a scraping firstly & then a light sand. A primer has been applied to the slats already to loosen the product. Fence dimensions approx 2.5m x 12m + an additional 8 panel length in last photo which is approx 5m long. The additional 8 panel length has already been scraped - only needs a sand. Any day from tomorrow

Prompt quick professional & friendly