What installation of wood fence means with Fenced.ca
Installation means we bring the crew, the materials, and the equipment. Site survey, posts set below local frost depth, mesh or panels tensioned to spec, hardware torqued, debris hauled, warranty registered. For homeowners, property managers, school boards, and commercial GCs who want a single-source quote covering everything from permit support through final walk-through.
What's included in Wood Fence installation
A clear scope cuts surprises. Here's what every wood fence installation quote covers and what it doesn't.
| Item | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Site survey & layout | ✓ | Pre-build walk-through |
| All materials & hardware | ✓ | Spec'd to your project |
| Post-hole augering | ✓ | To local frost depth |
| Concrete footings | ✓ | 8″–12″ diameter standard |
| Mesh / panel installation | ✓ | |
| Hardware torqued to spec | ✓ | |
| Job-site clean-up | ✓ | |
| Workmanship warranty (5 yr) | ✓ | Material warranty per mfr. |
| Permit application | — | Coordination support available |
| Locate-service (call-before-dig) | ✓ | We initiate |
Wood Fence — what we stock
Wood remains the dominant Canadian privacy fence — the warmth, the patina, the way it fits the suburban and rural landscape. Fenced.ca supplies three species: western red cedar (premium; naturally rot-resistant and dimensionally stable), pressure-treated pine (cost-effective; 12–18 year service life depending on grade and finish), and white spruce (budget; 8–12 years, best with annual stain). Boards arrive in standard 5/8″ × 5-1/2″ × 6′ or 8′ format with optional pre-staining at our facilities — pick your colour from the 12-swatch deck and we apply two factory coats before shipment.
Profiles: board-on-board for maximum opacity and wind tolerance; dog-ear for classic suburban aesthetic; shadowbox for airflow and matched appearance from both sides (good neighbour fence); horizontal modern with concealed fasteners for contemporary builds; lattice-top to soften 6′ height. Cap rails and post caps in matching species.
Posts: 4×4 PT pine or cedar at 8′ centres for residential 6′; 6×6 for 8′ height or wind-exposed sites. Posts must be set below frost depth (see city page) on a 4″ gravel base with concrete to grade. Optional metal post sleeves (Postmaster) extend post life to match the fabric.
Wood species selection: Western red cedar (clear or knotty) lasts 20–30 years untreated and resists rot naturally — preferred for horizontal modern and board-on-board privacy fences in coastal BC and Quebec residential. Pressure-treated SPF (spruce-pine-fir) is the cost leader at $4–6 per linear foot supply, rated for 40-year ground contact when properly drained.
Construction styles: Board-on-board overlaps boards on alternating sides for full privacy and wind dispersion. Dog-ear pickets are the budget Ontario suburban standard. Horizontal modern slat fences (3.5" board, 0.5" reveal) suit Vancouver and Montreal urban infill. Shadowbox gives both sides a finished face — common for shared property lines.
Finishing: Pre-stained boards add $2–4 per linear foot but cut on-site labour by 3 hours per 100 LF. Common Canadian stains: semi-transparent grey, natural cedar, dark walnut. Stain refresh recommended every 4–6 years.
Pricing & lead time: Wood fence installed pricing: PT pine board-on-board runs $35–55 LF, cedar dog-ear at $45–70 LF, horizontal modern cedar slat at $70–110 LF, and stained premium cedar shadowbox at $90–140 LF. Lumber lead time 24–48 hours in major metros; 5–7 days for custom heights or premium clear-grade cedar. Quote returned in 24 hours with itemized material + labour breakdown. CCDC contracts accepted for $100k+ projects.
Common applications
- residential privacy
- backyard
- garden perimeter
- pool surround (non-QC)
→ See the full Wood Fence guide (specs, gauges, finishes, full description)
How installation works
- 01
Site visit & survey
Free measure-up. We confirm property lines, locate utilities, flag any obstacles (rock, slope, drainage).
- 02
Detailed quote
Material spec, installed price, schedule window, warranty terms. CCDC-2 format available for commercial.
- 03
Permits & locates
We coordinate the call-before-dig locate. You handle the municipal permit (or we assist for a flat fee).
- 04
Build week
Posts set day 1 (concrete cures overnight), mesh/panels installed day 2, hardware and gates day 3 on standard residential runs.
- 05
Walk-through & warranty
Site walk-through, deficiency list, sign-off. 5-year workmanship warranty registered on completion.
Wood Fence installation — pricing & lead time
Pricing band
Installed pricing typically runs $35–80 per linear foot residential, $50–120 LF commercial. Includes materials + labor + standard footings.
Final pricing is project-specific — terrain, gate count, hardware grade, and material colour all move the number. Get an itemized quote in 24 hours →
Lead time by region
| Region | Lead time |
|---|---|
| Toronto / GTA | 2–4 weeks (residential) |
| Montreal / Quebec | 2–4 weeks |
| Calgary / Edmonton | 3–5 weeks |
| Vancouver / Lower Mainland | 2–4 weeks |
| Atlantic Canada | 4–6 weeks |
| Prairies (rural) | 4–8 weeks |
| Commercial / multi-phase | Per project schedule |
Common questions — Wood Fence installation
How deep do you set posts for wood fence?
Do you handle the permit for me?
What's covered under the 5-year workmanship warranty?
How long does a typical residential wood fence installation take?
One quote. Every material. Every province.
Tell us material, project size, postal code, and contact — we come back within 24 hours with pricing, lead time, and a local install or delivery slot.