Best Deck & Fence Builders in Wellington

We assessed 34 deck & fence builders in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 438 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 1 October 2026. How we rank

Top 5 Deck & Fence Builders in Wellington

The top 5 deck & fence builders in Wellington are #1 Impact Outdoors, #2 Wellington Landscaping, #3 Scapegoats Landscaping, #4 Warner Fences & Gates, and #5 Upgrades Building, ranked by Top5 Score.

  • 1

    Impact Outdoors Wellington

    ★ 4.9 169 reviews +11 Score 173 +9
    Highest
    5★ 162 4★ 5 3★ 2

    Impact Outdoors fits clients who want a canopy, louvre or pergola installed quickly, at a price that undercuts comparable suppliers in the Wellington region.

    Naenae, Lower Hutt

    Call 021 196 2527 Map Is this your business?
  • 2

    Wellington Landscaping Ltd

    Verified ↑ 2
    ★ 4.9 36 reviews +1 Score 150 +6
    22.4 behind
    5★ 35 1★ 1

    Wellington Landscaping builds fences, decks and pergolas, and Sandor's approach of coordinating closely with neighbours and tenants makes shared-boundary and tenanted-property jobs run smoothly. Quotes come in competitively against other trades, and clients who return for follow-on projects cite consistent workmanship and a tidy site at every stage.

    8A Elliott Street, Johnsonville, Wellington Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm · Sat 7:30am–12pm · Sun Closed

    Call 021 269 5029 Map
  • 3

    Scapegoats Landscaping

    ↓ 1
    ★ 4.7 49 reviews Score 147 +1
    25.7 behind
    5★ 42 4★ 2 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 2

    Scapegoats Landscaping builds decks, fences, gates and balustrades as part of coordinated outdoor projects, with Reuben typically leading the design conversation and crews like Jason, Walt and Jacob carrying the work through to a tidy finish.

    PO Box 56063, Tawa, Wellington

    Call 04 381 4628 Map Is this your business?
  • 4

    Warner Fences & Gates Wellington

    ↓ 1
    ★ 4.6 55 reviews Score 145
    27.2 behind
    5★ 48 4★ 2 3★ 1 1★ 4

    Warner Fences & Gates covers automated gates, fencing, deck screening and glass balustrades, with Damien coordinating site visits, consultations and installation from start to finish.

    1 Te Puni Street, Petone, Lower Hutt

    Call 04 586 2031 Map Is this your business?
  • 5

    Upgrades Building - Wellington Builder

    ★ 5.0 28 reviews Score 143
    29.2 behind
    5★ 28

    Upgrades Building coordinates Kwila deck builds, fence and retaining wall combos, and pergola additions, often folding them into larger home projects without the client needing to manage multiple contractors.

    7 Mandalay Terrace, Khandallah, Wellington

    Call 027 309 9431 Map Is this your business?

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Before you hire a deck and fence builder in Wellington

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 175 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 more. Ground conditions, height above grade, and removal of an existing structure all add to that base rate.

Fencing in standard timber paling runs $150 to $300 per linear metre, with pool fencing or custom aluminium gates reaching $400 to $600 per linear metre. Consent fees for decks over 1.5 metres high add 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 height with your builder before work starts. Fences do not require consent unless they exceed 2.5 metres in height or include a retaining wall holding back more than 1.5 metres of ground.

Pool fencing sits under a separate and stricter regime: the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 requires a barrier at least 1.2 metres high around any pool capable of holding 400mm of water, with self-latching gates that open away from the pool, and your local council carries out inspections. On shared boundaries, the Fencing Act 1978 entitles each neighbour to contribute equally to a standard fence, and disputes can be taken to the Disputes Tribunal if agreement cannot be reached.

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

Posts set directly in the ground require H5 treated timber because that level resists both rot and insect attack in prolonged soil contact, while H4 is the minimum for timber in ground contact in less exposed situations. Decking boards and rails above ground need at least H3.2 treatment for exterior exposure, but using a lower grade to save money leads to rot and movement within a few years. Hardwoods like Kwila, mentioned positively in reviews, naturally resist decay and suit exposed decking surfaces well, while composite boards remove the treatment question entirely but come at a higher upfront cost.

What are the warning signs of a deck or fence builder you shouldn't hire?
  • –Posts not set in concrete or footings dug too shallow will cause leaning or collapse within a few seasons, especially on Wellington's sloped sections.
  • –A verbal quote with no itemised breakdown makes it impossible to check what timber grade, footing depth, or disposal of the old structure is included.
  • –Demanding a large upfront deposit before any materials are ordered or consents are confirmed is a common sign of cash-flow problems.
  • –Skipping a required building consent for a deck over 1.5 metres high leaves you liable for an unconsented structure when you sell.
  • –One negative review in this group described site rubbish, broken posts left in the ground, and threats from a director when the client raised concerns, so check how a builder handles complaints before signing.
  • –Rot or movement appearing within two years of installation almost always points to the wrong timber treatment grade being used for ground-contact posts.
What should you ask before hiring a deck or fence builder?
  • –Ask whether a building consent is needed for your specific deck height or fence type, and confirm in writing who will apply for it and pay the council fees.
  • –Ask what H-treatment rating is specified for posts going into the ground versus the decking boards, and request this in the written quote.
  • –Ask how deep the footings will be and whether posts will be set in concrete, as this is the single biggest driver of long-term stability on sloped Wellington sections.
  • –Ask whether removal and disposal of the existing structure is included in the quoted price, since several reviewers here noted this was handled smoothly only when agreed upfront.
  • –Ask for the name of the Licensed Building Practitioner responsible for the work, which you can verify through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Licensed Building Practitioners register.
  • –Ask what workmanship guarantee applies and get the timeline in writing, including a clear payment schedule tied to project milestones rather than a large payment upfront.
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About this ranking

What the 10 deck & fence builders listed above hold, at the 1 October 2026 check.

169
reviews held by the #1 ranked business
28
reviews held by the #5 ranked business
4.6
lowest rating among the 10 listed
1.8%
of their 438 reviews are one-star

We first assessed deck & fence builders in Wellington in June 2026 and have rechecked the ranking twice since. Impact Outdoors has held first place at every check, and Wellington Landscaping, Scapegoats Landscaping and Upgrades Building have been in the top 5 alongside it throughout.

What has changed since June 2026?
Oct 2026

Timberlandscapes entered the list at #8. Boundaries Build returned to the list at #9.

Aug 2026

Warner Fences & Gates entered the top 5, up from #6. Vert Construction left the top 5, down to #6.

Jun 2026

First check. Impact Outdoors #1.

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

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

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