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 →
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 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. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Tauranga Landscaping & Pools
★ 4.9 124 reviews +3 Top5 Score 163 +25★ 118 4★ 2 3★ 1 1★ 3Tauranga 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. When issues have been raised after completion, the team has moved fast to replace faulty materials and fix defects, including split timber and hardware problems.
location_on 37 Alach Street, Gate Pa, Tauranga
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KS FENCE & DECK
★ 5.0 66 reviews Top5 Score 1555★ 65 4★ 1KS 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. They coordinate the full job, including organising trades like electricians for deck lighting, and keep communication steady from first contact through to handover.
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Klinks Fences & Decks
★ 4.9 37 reviews +2 Top5 Score 149 +45★ 36 1★ 1Klinks 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. When supply costs rose mid-build, Craig worked through alternative solutions to keep the result within budget rather than simply passing the increase on.
location_on 10/45 Kaweroa Drive, Omanawa
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Artisan Gates & Fencing Ltd t/a AGF
★ 4.8 60 reviews Top5 Score 1495★ 55 4★ 3 1★ 2AGF 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. Andy visits in person to finalise measurements and configurations, and Jude walks clients through manufacturing options and pricing at the office, so the finished result matches what was agreed from the start.
location_on 126C Newton Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
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Deck and Fence Co
↓ 1★ 5.0 30 reviews +2 Top5 Score 148 +45★ 30Deck and Fence Co builds Kwila decks, timber fences, gates, pergolas, and retaining walls, with Joe coordinating quotes and Tim and the crew handling construction. Reviewers single out the quoting stage specifically, noting options are laid out clearly so clients can make informed choices before work begins.
location_on 1a/33 Maleme Street, Greerton, Tauranga
Before you hire a deck and fence builder in Tauranga
Drawn from 270 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
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? expand_more
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? expand_more
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? expand_more
- –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? expand_more
- –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.
Also recommended deck & fence builders in Tauranga
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Tauranga Fences
★ 5.0 24 reviews +2 Top5 Score 144 +45★ 24Tauranga Fences takes on boundary fences, gate installations, and custom enclosures, with Ross bringing enough practical experience to turn vague ideas into workable plans. Clients come back to him across multiple jobs, and neighbours on shared fence projects have also come away satisfied with the result.
location_on 18 Rawhiti Street, Greerton, Tauranga
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EasyGate
★ 4.6 95 reviews Top5 Score 1415★ 83 4★ 2 1★ 10EasyGate supplies automated swing and sliding gate openers, and their phone-based technical support is a genuine part of what they sell. David and others like Majid have walked customers through wiring faults, controller resets, and keypad setup in real time, often resolving issues that had been dragging on for months.
location_on 21 Hotuhotu Street, Tauriko, Tauranga
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Land Design HQ
★ 5.0 23 reviews Top5 Score 1415★ 23Land Design HQ builds decks and fences as part of larger outdoor transformations, with Shaun regularly combining them alongside pool surrounds, retaining walls, and paving in single coordinated projects. When constraints arise mid-job, whether supply shortages or what other designers have called impossible tile specifications, he works through alternatives rather than narrowing the scope.
location_on 2 Coppelia avenue Ōmokoroa, Tauranga
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Chaytor Co. Bay of Plenty
↓ 2★ 4.7 31 reviews Top5 Score 1405★ 26 4★ 4 1★ 1Chaytor Co. installs aluminium fencing, steel fencing, gates, and pool fencing, and Keenyn has drawn up custom designs for genuinely tricky sites including sloping driveways and complex gate configurations. Pricing has come in noticeably below competitors on multiple jobs, and the team adjusts quotes without complaint when clients change their minds mid-process.
location_on 60 Maleme Street, Greerton, Tauranga
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Baywood Construction - Composite Deck Specialist
↓ 5★ 4.8 26 reviews -1 Top5 Score 140 -25★ 25 1★ 1Baywood Construction installs composite decks, screwless decking systems, bamboo and Millboard surfaces, and composite stairs, with Ray actively guiding product and colour choices so clients end up with results they did not expect to achieve. Multiple reviewers note they adopted his recommendations without hesitation and came away happier than they anticipated, including mid-project changes that Ray accommodated without friction.
location_on 6 Kalmia Dell, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
About this ranking
What the 10 deck & fence builders listed above hold, at the 2 October 2026 check.
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. 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 June 2026? expand_more
- Oct 2026
Scoring method updated. 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.
- Aug 2026
- Jun 2026
First check. Tauranga Landscaping #1.
How are the top deck & fence builders in Tauranga chosen? expand_more
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. 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.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
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Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for deck & fence builders in Tauranga. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.