Best Deck & Fence Builders in Tauranga

We assessed 46 deck & fence builders in Tauranga and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 516 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 Tauranga

The top 5 deck & fence builders in Tauranga are #1 Tauranga Landscaping, #2 KS Fence & Deck, #3 Klinks Fences & Decks, #4 AGF, and #5 Deck and Fence Co, ranked by Top5 Score.

  • 1

    Tauranga Landscaping & Pools

    ★ 4.9 124 reviews +3 Score 157 -4
    Highest
    5★ 118 4★ 2 3★ 1 1★ 3

    Tauranga Landscaping builds fences and planter boxes while keeping clients looped in at every stage, with Matt checking in regularly to see if changes are wanted as work progresses.

    37 Alach Street, Gate Pa, Tauranga

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  • 2

    KS FENCE & DECK

    ★ 5.0 66 reviews Score 155
    2.4 behind
    5★ 65 4★ 1

    KS Fence & Deck gets fences, gates, and decks from quote to completion quickly, with next-day quotes reported and multi-deck jobs wrapped up within weeks.

    Call 027 293 9993 Map Is this your business?
  • 3

    Klinks Fences & Decks

    ★ 4.9 37 reviews +2 Score 149 +4
    8.0 behind
    5★ 36 1★ 1

    Klinks Fences & Decks covers new decks, balustrades, boundary fences, and storm-damage replacements, and has coordinated jobs for out-of-town owners in Auckland and elsewhere without requiring them to be on site.

    10/45 Kaweroa Drive, Omanawa

    Call 027 630 2735 Map Is this your business?
  • 4

    Artisan Gates & Fencing Ltd t/a AGF

    ★ 4.8 60 reviews Score 149
    8.2 behind
    5★ 55 4★ 3 1★ 2

    AGF builds charred timber sliding gates, pedestrian gates, automated entranceways, pool gates, and feature screens, working through design details with clients before a single post goes in.

    126C Newton Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga

    Call 07 574 3393 Map Is this your business?
  • 5

    Deck and Fence Co

    ↓ 1
    ★ 5.0 30 reviews +2 Score 148 +4
    9.1 behind
    5★ 30

    Deck and Fence Co builds Kwila decks, timber fences, gates, pergolas, and retaining walls, with Joe coordinating quotes and Tim and the crew handling construction.

    1a/33 Maleme Street, Greerton, Tauranga

    Call 07 543 5205 Map Is this your business?

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Before you hire a deck and fence builder in Tauranga

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 270 customer reviews collected for this page.

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

Treated pine decks run $300 to $500 per square metre installed, while hardwood and composite options push toward $600 to $800 or beyond. Fencing costs $150 to $300 per linear metre for standard timber paling, with pool fencing or aluminium reaching $400 to $600 per linear metre.

Height, ground conditions, timber grade, and removal of the old structure all shift the final price significantly. Building consent for a deck over 1.5 metres above ground adds roughly $1,000 to $2,500 depending on your council.

When does a deck or fence need a building consent?

Any deck more than 1.5 metres above ground level requires a building consent under the Building Act 2004, so confirm the finished floor height with your builder before work starts. Fences do not need consent unless they exceed 2.5 metres in height or involve a retaining wall holding back more than 1.5 metres of ground.

Pool fencing is governed by a separate regime under the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987, requiring a barrier at least 1.2 metres high with self-closing, self-latching gates that open away from the pool, inspected by your local council. Boundary fences between neighbours are covered by the Fencing Act 1978, which sets out a cost-sharing process where each neighbour contributes equally to a fence of standard construction, with disputes resolvable through the Disputes Tribunal.

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

Posts going into the ground need H5 treatment to resist rot and borer, while rails and decking boards above ground require at least H3 treatment for exterior exposure. Using the wrong treatment level is one of the most common causes of early failure, with in-ground posts sometimes rotting within a few years if only treated to H3. Hardwood species like Kwila, mentioned positively in several reviews for decking, offer natural durability above ground, while composite decking eliminates the maintenance and long-term rot risk that treated pine carries.

What are the warning signs of a deck or fence builder you shouldn't hire?
  • –Posts concreted in the wrong position or too far from the fence line, as one reviewer described, signal poor site supervision or an under-qualified crew left to work alone.
  • –Rough board edges, protruding nails, and stickers left on finished timber indicate the job was not checked before handover.
  • –Missed appointments or repeated failure to deliver a quote after site visits suggest the builder is overcommitted or unreliable before you have even signed a contract.
  • –Vague or unitemised quotes make it impossible to verify what materials and treatment levels are being used.
  • –Leaving excavation debris on site after completion points to a builder who does not take responsibility for the full scope of work.
  • –A builder who cannot confirm whether your project requires a building consent is a risk, as skipping a required consent leaves you liable when you sell.
What should you ask before hiring a deck or fence builder?
  • –Ask whether your project requires a building consent under the Building Act 2004, who will lodge it, and whether the fee is included in the quote.
  • –Confirm the timber treatment level for every component: H5 for in-ground posts, at least H3 for above-ground rails and boards, and the species or product name for decking.
  • –Ask how deep the footings will be and whether posts will be set in concrete, as shallow or misplaced footings are a documented cause of structural and alignment problems.
  • –Check whether removal and disposal of the existing fence or deck is included in the quoted price, as this is a common source of unexpected charges.
  • –Ask for an itemised written quote so you can compare materials, labour, and any consent costs across at least three builders, as recommended practice for New Zealand residential projects.
  • –Confirm the workmanship guarantee period and get it in writing, including who to contact if defects appear after the crew has left site.
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About this ranking

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

124
reviews held by the #1 ranked business
30
reviews held by the #5 ranked business
4.6
lowest rating among the 10 listed
3.5%
of their 516 reviews are one-star

We first assessed deck & fence builders in Tauranga in June 2026 and have rechecked the ranking twice since. Tauranga Landscaping has held first place at every check, and KS Fence & Deck, Klinks Fences & Decks and Deck and Fence Co have been in the top 5 alongside it throughout.

What has changed since June 2026?
Oct 2026

AGF entered the top 5 at #4. Baywood Construction left the top 5, down to #10. EasyGate and Land Design HQ entered the list, at #7 and #8.

Jun 2026

First check. Tauranga Landscaping #1.

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

Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.

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

We build this page from Google Maps results for deck & fence builders in Tauranga. 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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