Best Deck & Fence Builders in Napier and Hastings
We assessed 16 deck & fence builders in Napier and Hastings and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 227 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 30 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
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.
Top 5 Deck & Fence Builders in Napier and Hastings
The top 5 deck & fence builders in Napier and Hastings are #1 Team RPM, #2 Everyday Contractors, #3 Contact Electrical Gate Automation, #4 BL Contracting, and #5 Real Fencing Hawkes Bay, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Team RPM LTD
★ 5.0 80 reviews Top5 Score 1575★ 79 4★ 1Team RPM coordinates fence builds, gate repairs, and concrete work under one crew, with Renee managing communication and scheduling from initial quote through to final touch-ups. One fencing job involved hand-digging post holes through clay and rock, with the team returning to fix punch-list items until the client signed off.
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Everyday Contractors
★ 5.0 52 reviews Top5 Score 153 -15★ 50 4★ 2Everyday Contractors builds boundary fences, dividing garden fences, and decks, with Nick and his team returning for repeat projects across multiple years for the same clients. Quotes come through fast, often the next morning after an initial assessment, and the crew updates homeowners daily on what work will be carried out.
location_on 206 Willowbank Avenue, Meeanee, Napier
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Contact Electrical Gate Automation
★ 5.0 27 reviews Top5 Score 1435★ 26 4★ 1Contact Electrical Gate Automation took on gate automation jobs that local competitors turned down, including customer-supplied gates that other Napier trades refused to touch. Bryce advises on the fencing on either side of an automated gate as part of the overall install, meaning clients get a considered end result rather than just a motor fitted to an existing opening.
location_on 29 Apatu Rd Waipatu, Hastings
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BL Contracting Hawkes Bay
↑ 3★ 5.0 11 reviews +4 Top5 Score 136 +95★ 11BL Contracting delivers on privacy walls, deck builds, and custom fencing work by taking a brief and executing it closely, as shown by a client who handed over a single photo reference and got exactly what they pictured. Ben arrives when he says he will, and multiple clients have moved to using him as their go-to builder for future projects off the back of a first job.
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Real Fencing Hawkes Bay
↓ 2★ 5.0 10 reviews Top5 Score 1325★ 10Real Fencing Hawkes Bay gets fence builds completed with consistent communication kept up from the first site visit through to handover, a pattern that holds across single and repeat jobs alike. Multiple clients across different projects describe a hassle-free process and a finished result that left both them and their neighbours satisfied.
Before you hire a deck and fence builder in Napier and Hastings
Drawn from 134 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does a deck or fence typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
Standard treated pine decks run $300 to $500 per square metre installed, while hardwood or composite materials push costs to $600 to $800 or beyond. Fencing in treated timber paling sits around $150 to $300 per linear metre, with pool fencing or premium designs reaching $400 to $600 per linear metre.
Ground conditions are a major cost driver, as one Hawke's Bay installer hand-dug post holes through clay and rock, which adds labour time and cost. Get at least three itemised quotes from Licensed Building Practitioners, and factor in $1,000 to $2,500 for building consent fees if your deck exceeds 1.5 metres above ground.
When does a deck or fence need a building consent? expand_more
A deck needs a building consent under the Building Act 2004 if it sits more than 1.5 metres above ground level, so check the finished floor height before any work starts. Fences rarely need consent unless they exceed 2.5 metres in height, but pool fencing is governed separately and must comply with the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 regardless of height, with council inspections required.
Boundary fences between neighbours are covered by the Fencing Act 1978, which means each neighbour contributes equally to a standard fence, and disputes can go to the Disputes Tribunal. Confirm consent requirements with your local Napier City Council or Hastings District Council before signing a contract, as fees and rules differ and the builder should not be the one deciding whether consent is needed.
What timber and treatment level should be used outdoors and in ground? expand_more
Posts set in the ground need H5 treated timber to resist rot and borer in direct soil contact, while above-ground framing and rails require at least H3.2 treatment for outdoor exposure. Decking boards sitting above ground can use H3.1 treated pine, hardwood species like kwila, or composite decking, with composite offering lower long-term maintenance but higher upfront cost. Using the wrong treatment level in ground contact is the single fastest route to early post failure, with movement and rot appearing within two to three years, so ask your builder to confirm the treatment level of every timber component before work starts.
What are the warning signs of a deck or fence builder you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –A quote given verbally with no itemised breakdown of materials, labour, and disposal is a risk, as there is no clear record if a dispute arises.
- –Builders who cannot confirm the H-treatment level of posts going into the ground are likely to use underspecified timber.
- –Any builder who says a building consent is not needed for a deck above 1.5 metres without checking with council should not be trusted.
- –A large upfront deposit, typically more than 20 to 30 percent, combined with a vague start date is a warning sign of cash flow problems.
- –No mention of removing the existing structure in the quote often means that cost surfaces later as an extra.
- –Movement or visible lean in a new fence within the first year points to posts that were not set deep enough or not concreted properly.
What should you ask before hiring a deck or fence builder? expand_more
- –Ask whether a building consent is required for your specific project and confirm who is responsible for applying and paying for it.
- –Ask what H-treatment level will be used for posts in the ground versus above-ground framing and decking boards.
- –Ask how deep the footings or post holes will be and whether posts will be concreted in, as shallow or unset posts are the most common cause of early fence failure.
- –Ask whether removal and disposal of the existing structure is included in the quoted price, not added later.
- –Ask for the quote in writing with a line-by-line breakdown of materials and labour so you can compare it fairly against other quotes.
- –Ask what workmanship guarantee is offered and whether the builder holds a Licensed Building Practitioner licence, which you can verify through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Licensed Building Practitioners register.
Also recommended deck & fence builders in Napier and Hastings
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Totara Fencing Hawke's Bay
↓ 2★ 5.0 11 reviews Top5 Score 131 +15★ 11Totara Fencing takes on boundary fences, gates and rails, and awkward lifestyle-block fencing where the client is still working out what they need. James steps in early to plan the approach, which means jobs on tricky or unclear sites get resolved rather than stalled. Work is completed quickly, at a price multiple clients describe as fair or reasonable.
location_on 1083 Maraetotara Road, Maraetotara
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Pacific Outdoor Solutions Limited
↓ 1★ 5.0 9 reviews Top5 Score 129 +15★ 9Pacific Outdoor Solutions builds fencing, motorised gates, and deck-level shade structures, adapting each job to the existing house rather than fitting a standard product to the situation. Jess and the production team keep scheduling tight and communication clear from quoting through to installation, with multiple clients returning for further projects over several years.
location_on 55 Dunlop Road, Onekawa, Napier
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Green Man Wood - Decks, Fences & Concrete
↑ 1★ 5.0 8 reviews Top5 Score 127 +15★ 8Green Man Wood builds boundary fences, decks, and custom planters, with Nick taking on specific design requests mid-project rather than locking clients into the original plan. A 15-metre deck with bespoke cutouts for climbing roses and a Stratco Good Neighbour fence with professionally finished concrete nibs show the kind of considered detail that comes through across jobs.
location_on 206 Willowbank Avenue, Napier
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Bayscape Fencing LTD
↑ 1★ 4.7 9 reviews Top5 Score 126 +15★ 8 2★ 1Bayscape Fencing builds new fencing, with crews arriving on site when promised and completing work to the standard quoted, leaving no unexpected costs at the end. Bruce and the team have built fences for repeat clients across both residential and rural settings, with multiple customers returning for further work.
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Dynamic Improvements
★ 4.5 10 reviews Top5 Score 1255★ 8 4★ 1 1★ 1Dynamic Improvements picks up urgent fence and deck builds quickly, with Theo and the team rescheduling around client timelines to get jobs completed inside a week when needed. Theo and Cohen work together on deck builds, with multiple clients returning to book further work around the property after seeing the finished result.
About this ranking
What the 10 deck & fence builders listed above hold, at the 30 September 2026 check.
We first assessed deck & fence builders in Napier and Hastings in July 2026 and have rechecked the ranking twice since. Two different businesses have held first place; Team RPM has held it since September 2026. Everyday Contractors has been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 10 locations we assess deck & fence builders in, the 99 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 2.1% of their total.
What has changed since July 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Team RPM. Team RPM entered the top 5 at #1. Contact Electrical Gate Automation entered the top 5 at #3. BL Contracting entered the top 5, up from #7. Totara Fencing left the top 5, down to #6. Dynamic Improvements entered the list at #10.
- Aug 2026
Real Fencing Hawkes Bay entered the top 5, up from #6. Pacific Outdoor Solutions entered the list at #6.
- Jul 2026
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How are the top deck & fence builders in Napier and Hastings chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for deck & fence builders in Napier and Hastings. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
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