Best Deck & Fence Builders in Dunedin

We assessed 11 deck & fence builders in Dunedin and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 175 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 2 October 2026. How we rank

Top 5 Deck & Fence Builders in Dunedin

The top 5 deck & fence builders in Dunedin are #1 All Fencing Solutions, #2 SB2 Build, #3 Pattison Property Solutions, #4 PolarBuild, and #5 Nichol's Landscaping & Design, ranked by Top5 Score.

  • 1

    All Fencing Solutions-Lifetime Warranty!

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    ★ 4.9 31 reviews +5 Score 150 +10
    Highest
    5★ 30 2★ 1

    All Fencing Solutions covers residential boundary fences, gates, retaining walls, equine fencing, and decks, handling curve balls like shifting neighbour decisions and storm damage without drama. Grant and Ange follow up after completion to check satisfaction and sort any niggles, and their quoted price holds firm even when the job turns complicated.

    37 Castleton Street, Allanton Mon–Thu 7:30am–5pm · Fri 9am–5pm · Sat–Sun Closed

    Call 027 264 3979 Map
  • 2

    SB2 Build

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    ★ 4.9 81 reviews +3 Score 148 -6
    1.7 behind
    5★ 78 4★ 1 3★ 1 1★ 1

    SB2 Build tackled a deck strengthening project and took it through to a full pergola build, completing it on time and at the agreed price.

    54 Argyle Street, Mosgiel

    Call 027 479 7532 Map Is this your business?
  • 3

    Pattison Property Solutions

    ↑ 1
    ★ 5.0 21 reviews +9 Score 146 +10
    4.2 behind
    5★ 21

    Pattison Property Solutions fits property owners who need fencing, hedge removal, and yard work turned around quickly, often quoting and starting within a day or two of first contact.

    Call 027 249 6604 Map Is this your business?
  • 4

    PolarBuild

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    ★ 5.0 17 reviews +1 Score 136 -2
    14.3 behind
    5★ 17

    PolarBuild builds decks with privacy screens and fences, communicating timelines clearly from the start and finishing ahead of schedule.

    10a Gow Street, Mosgiel, Dunedin

    Call 03 244 8000 Map Is this your business?
  • 5

    Nichol's Landscaping & Design

    ↑ 1
    ★ 5.0 4 reviews Score 119
    31.0 behind
    5★ 4

    We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.

    51 Timaru Street access at, 23 Teviot Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin

    Call 027 440 4509 Map Is this your business?

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Before you hire a deck and fence builder in Dunedin

Whether you want a new deck, timber fencing or both, the result depends on what you cannot see: footing depth, post spacing, and whether the timber or framing is rated for outdoor use. Ask whether a building consent is needed (decks over a certain height require one), what timber treatment level they use for posts in ground, and whether the quote includes removing the old structure. Get a written quote with a clear timeline.

The questions below are drawn from 98 customer reviews collected for this page.

What does a deck or fence typically cost in New Zealand?

Treated pine decking runs $300 to $500 per square metre installed, while hardwood and composite materials push costs to $600 to $800 or more. Fencing in standard timber paling starts at $150 to $200 per linear metre, with more complex designs or pool fencing reaching $400 to $600 per linear metre.

Building consent for a deck over 1.5 metres above ground adds roughly $1,000 to $2,500 depending on your council. Get at least three itemised quotes, as ground conditions, timber grade, and removal of old structures all shift the final price significantly.

When does a deck or fence need a building consent?

A deck needs a building consent if it sits more than 1.5 metres above the ground, so measure from the lowest point underneath before you start. Fences do not require consent unless they exceed 2.5 metres in height, but pool fencing is governed separately and must meet strict requirements regardless of height, including a minimum 1.2 metre barrier, self-latching gates that open away from the pool, and a council inspection before use.

On boundary fences, the Fencing Act 1978 gives neighbours equal say in the standard of construction and splits the cost equally, so talk to your neighbour before work begins rather than after. Check with Dunedin City Council directly, as fees and specific requirements can differ from the national baseline figures.

What timber and treatment level should be used outdoors and in ground?

Posts set in or near the ground need H4 or H5 treated timber, because those treatment levels resist the moisture and fungal decay that ground contact brings, and using a lower grade like H3 in that situation causes rot within a few years. Rails, joists, and decking boards that sit above ground but are exposed to weather require at least H3 treatment, while hardwood species like kwila offer natural durability as an alternative to treated pine. Composite decking eliminates most rot and movement concerns but costs more upfront and can feel different underfoot, so weigh the long-term maintenance saving against the higher initial price.

What are the warning signs of a deck or fence builder you shouldn't hire?
  • –Vague verbal quotes with no itemised breakdown of materials, labour, or removal of the old structure are a strong reason to walk away.
  • –A builder who cannot confirm the treatment level of the timber they plan to use for in-ground posts is likely to cut corners on materials.
  • –Large upfront deposits, often more than 30 to 40 percent, combined with a vague start date are a common pattern before delays or abandonment.
  • –No mention of whether a building consent is needed, or pressure to skip one, exposes you to legal liability and problems at resale.
  • –Posts that are not set in concrete or are placed in shallow footings will cause movement within a couple of seasons, especially in Dunedin's wet winters.
  • –A builder with no public reviews, no verifiable past projects, and no mention of Licensed Building Practitioner registration should not be trusted with consented work.
What should you ask before hiring a deck or fence builder?
  • –Ask whether a building consent is required for your specific project and confirm who is responsible for lodging it and paying the council fee.
  • –Ask what timber treatment level will be used for in-ground posts versus above-ground rails and decking boards, and get that in writing.
  • –Ask how deep the footings will be and whether posts will be set in concrete, as this directly affects how long the structure stays stable.
  • –Ask whether the quote includes removal and disposal of the existing structure, since this is often excluded and can add several hundred dollars.
  • –Ask for a written timeline with a start date and an estimated completion date, along with what happens if subcontractors or materials cause delays.
  • –Ask what workmanship guarantee is offered and whether the builder is a Licensed Building Practitioner, which matters for any consented deck work.
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About this ranking

What the 10 deck & fence builders listed above hold, at the 2 October 2026 check.

31
reviews held by the #1 ranked business
4
reviews held by the #5 ranked business
4.2
lowest rating among the 10 listed
1.7%
of their 175 reviews are one-star

We first assessed deck & fence builders in Dunedin in June 2026 and have rechecked the ranking twice since. All Fencing Solutions-Lifetime Warranty! has held first place since October 2026, and it and SB2 Build and PolarBuild have been in the top 5 at every check.

What has changed since June 2026?
Oct 2026

New first place: All Fencing Solutions-Lifetime Warranty!. Nichol's Landscaping & Design entered the top 5, up from #6. Dunedin Landscaping and Independent Building and Maintenance entered the list, at #8 and #10.

Aug 2026

Pattison Property Solutions entered the top 5, up from #7. Deckman, Kim Rapley Fencing and Huckle Fencing entered the list.

Jun 2026

First check. SB2 Build #1.

We updated the scoring method in August and October 2026. See what changed.

How are the top deck & fence builders in Dunedin chosen?

We build this page from Google Maps results for deck & fence builders in Dunedin. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record, using the same published method on every page. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. See how we rank for how rankings are made and who is left out. On specialist pages like this one, a business's reviews count in proportion to how many of them are about deck & fence builders, so a business mostly reviewed for other work cannot win on review volume alone. See the words we look for.

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