Key takeaways
- Our planning range for a 6 ft board-on-board fence is $100–$135 per linear ft, plus HST.
- Two examples: 50 ft of board-on-board fence at $5,700–$6,700, and 100 ft at $10,000–$11,000, both plus HST.
- Part of every fence job is a fixed cost, so a longer run costs less per foot.
- A walk gate adds $400–$900 per gate, and removing the old fence adds $500–$2,500.
- Your firm price comes from a free on-site estimate and a written quote.
For a 6 ft board-on-board privacy fence in Mississauga, plan on $100–$135 per linear ft, plus HST. That covers our standard build from the posts to the cleanup. Here is how the main pieces of a fence budget line up:
| Item | Planning price (plus HST) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 ft board-on-board fence | $100–$135 per linear ft | Our standard build, described below |
| Example: 50 ft of board-on-board fence | $5,700–$6,700 | A real job, shown as an example |
| Example: 100 ft of board-on-board fence | $10,000–$11,000 | Twice the length, but not twice the price |
| Walk gate | $400–$900 per gate | Width and hardware set the price |
| Remove and dispose of the old fence | $500–$2,500 | Depends on length and whether a bin is needed |
| Budget build on 4×4 posts | Price on request | Ask for it alongside the standard price |
These are planning figures, not a quote. Your yard decides the final number, and the sections below explain what moves it.
Why longer fences cost less per foot
Some of what goes into a fence has little to do with its length. Bringing a crew and materials to your home, laying out the line, setting up and cleaning up at the end take a similar amount of effort whether the run is 50 ft or 100 ft. Spread across a longer fence, those costs add less to each foot.
That's why the 100 ft example is twice as long as the 50 ft one without costing twice as much, and why our range is quoted for typical runs of 50 to 100 ft. A short run, such as a single section between the house and a garage, will usually land above the range per foot. A long property line tends to come in lower per foot, although extra corners, gates and changes in grade can cancel some of that out.
What the standard build includes
Our standard fence, the one the planning range covers, includes:
- 6 ft premium boards in a board-on-board pattern: two overlapping layers, so the fence stays private as the wood shrinks
- 6×6 pressure-treated posts
- A 2×6 top rail and a 2×4 mid rail
- Full installation and cleanup
Most fence quotes are per foot, but the build behind the number can differ a lot. Post size, rail sizes, the board pattern and the board grade all change what you're paying for. A 6×6 post has about two and a half times the wood of a 4×4 in cross-section and resists bending and twisting much better. Board-on-board uses more boards and more fastening per foot than a single layer, and it stays closed as the boards shrink. Our board-on-board guide explains both in more detail.
When you compare prices, line up these details first. A cheaper quote for a lighter fence isn't the same fence.
Gates
A walk gate adds $400–$900 per gate, depending on its width and the hardware. A gate is the one part of a fence that moves every day, so the posts on either side, the hinges and the latch deserve more attention than anywhere else on the run. Think about what needs to get through it: a lawn mower, a wheelbarrow, garbage bins. It's easier to choose a wider gate now than to widen one later.
Wider openings, such as a double gate for a driveway or for getting a trailer into the yard, need heavier hardware and bracing. We price those at the estimate.
Removing the old fence
Taking down and disposing of an old fence adds $500–$2,500. Where you land in that range depends mostly on how much fence there is and whether a bin is needed. Old posts set in concrete take more work to pull than posts set in soil.
If the old fence sits on the line you share with a neighbour, agree on the replacement with them before anything comes down. Our fence height rules guide covers boundary fences and the by-law limits.
Site factors that change the price
- Slopes. On a sloped yard, the rails and boards have to step down or follow the grade. That takes more layout, cutting and fitting than a flat run.
- Access. If every post, board and bag of concrete has to be carried through a narrow side yard, or around a pool, shed or garden beds, the job takes longer.
- Brush and trees. Overgrowth along the fence line has to be cleared before work starts. Roots can also turn up in post holes, and a tree right on the line may mean adjusting the layout.
- What's underground. Rock, old concrete and buried utilities all affect where posts can go. Before any post hole is dug, buried lines should be marked through Ontario One Call, which is free.
Upgrades: cedar, horizontal boards and stain
The planning range is for our standard build. These options cost more and are priced at your estimate:
- Cedar boards. Cedar costs more than pressure-treated lumber and many people prefer how it looks and weathers. Our pressure-treated vs. cedar guide compares the two.
- Horizontal boards. A horizontal fence gives a cleaner, modern look. It needs posts set to tighter tolerances and more careful cutting, because every board runs from post to post and any error shows.
- Stain. Stain protects the wood and evens out the colour. It adds material and labour, and fresh pressure-treated wood often needs time to dry before it takes stain well, so ask when it will be applied.
The budget option: 4×4 posts
If price matters most, we can build on 4×4 posts instead of 6×6. The price is on request: ask for it alongside the standard price at your estimate so you can compare the two side by side. The trade-off is stiffness. A 4×4 bends and twists more easily than a 6×6, and a post that twists pulls the rails and any gate hanging on it out of line.
HST
Every figure on this page is plus HST, so add 13% when you set your budget, and make sure the quotes you compare all show their prices on the same basis.
How to get a firm number
- Rough out the job. Pace or measure the fence line, count the gates you want and note any old fence that has to go.
- Check the height limit. Mississauga generally allows fences up to 2 m (about 6.5 ft) in back and side yards, with lower limits in front yards. A 6 ft fence is about 1.83 m, so it fits a 2 m backyard limit. See the fence height rules guide before choosing a design.
- Book a free on-site estimate. We measure the run, look at the slope, access, trees and the old fence, and talk through gates and options.
- Get it in writing. A written quote should spell out the length, height, post size, rails, boards, gates, removal and cleanup, so you know exactly what the price covers.
Next steps
See what's included in our fence installation service, compare our other planning figures on the pricing page, or book a free on-site estimate. We build fences in Mississauga and across Toronto, Oakville and the GTA.
Sources
General information, not legal or engineering advice. Rules change and vary by municipality, so confirm them for your property. Prices are planning ranges, plus HST, not quotes.