Picket Fencing Sydney

Timber picket fencing is the traditional choice for heritage Sydney homes — it looks authentic, can be painted any colour, and suits Federation and Victorian-era properties. However, it needs repainting every 3–5 years and may rot at the post base if not properly maintained. Aluminium picket fencing looks very similar to timber but requires zero maintenance, never rots, and is powder-coated in any colour. For Sydney's coastal areas or properties where maintenance is a concern, aluminium is the better long-term choice.

Picket fencing in Sydney costs a quoted rate per metre for treated pine, hardwood timber, and aluminium picket. A standard 10m front fence with a picket gate is quoted after a free site measure depending on material and gate style. Heritage or custom-profile picket fencing costs more. We provide free on-site quotes.

Most standard residential picket fences under 1.2m visible from the street are exempt development under NSW regulations and don't need council approval. However, if your property is in a heritage conservation area (common in Sydney's Inner West, North Shore and Eastern Suburbs), your picket fence design may need to match a specific heritage style or require council consent. We check heritage overlays for your address before quoting.

Yes. We regularly match existing picket fence profiles for extensions, repairs, and replacements across Sydney. We can source matching timber profiles, replicate heritage picket patterns, or use aluminium that's profiled to match an existing timber fence. Bring photos of your existing fence to the quote, and we'll advise on the best match.

Treated pine picket fencing lasts 10–15 years in Sydney with regular painting and maintenance. Hardwood timber lasts 20–30 years. Aluminium picket fencing is essentially maintenance-free and lasts 30–50+ years. The key failure point for timber picket fencing in Sydney is post rot at ground level — we use concrete footings and galvanised post bases to maximise post lifespan.