Outdoor · Fences & Gates
Privacy fences built heavier than they need to be.
Our standard fence is a 6 ft board-on-board privacy fence on 6×6 pressure-treated posts, with a 2×6 top rail and a 2×4 mid rail. The overlapping boards keep full privacy as the wood shrinks and swells through Ontario seasons, where single-layer fences open gaps within months. We handle the layout, the old fence, the gates and the cleanup.
What's included
The whole job, start to finish.
- On-site measuring and layout, with utility locates before we dig
- Removal and disposal of the old fence, including bin rental if needed
- 6×6 pressure-treated posts, 2×6 top rail and 2×4 mid rail
- Premium wood boards in a board-on-board privacy pattern
- Walk gates and double gates with heavy-duty hardware
- Brush and tree clearing along the fence line when needed
- Full cleanup when we're done
- Budget builds on 4×4 posts, on request
Timeline. Most backyard fences take 2 to 5 days on site once materials arrive and locates are done.
Planning range · plus HST
Board-on-board privacy fence
$100–$135
per linear ft, for typical 50–100 ft runs
Our standard 6 ft fence: 6×6 pressure-treated posts, a 2×6 top rail, a 2×4 mid rail and premium boards in a board-on-board pattern, installed and cleaned up.
From our jobs
- 50 ft of board-on-board fence$5,700–$6,700
- 100 ft of board-on-board fence$10,000–$11,000
Examples of past jobs, not a price for yours.
What moves the price
- Length: longer runs cost less per foot
- Gates and hardware
- Removing the old fence and renting a bin
- Slopes, tight access and clearing brush or trees
- Cedar, horizontal designs or stain
Estimator
What will it cost?
Set the size and options to see a planning range for your fences & gates project. Then book a free estimate for a firm, written price.
02/Extras
- Walk gates$400–$900 per gate · Size and hardware drive the price.1
Not sure of the size? A rough number is fine for budgeting. We measure exactly at the free on-site estimate.
Planning estimate
Board-on-board privacy fence
$10,400–$11,900
Plus HST. A range for budgeting, not a quote.
- Board-on-board, 6 ft, 6×6 posts, 100 ft$10,000–$11,000
- Walk gates × 1$400–$900
From our jobs
- 50 ft of board-on-board fence$5,700–$6,700
- 100 ft of board-on-board fence$10,000–$11,000
Examples, not prices for your project.
What moves this number
- Length: longer runs cost less per foot
- Gates and hardware
- Removing the old fence and renting a bin
- Slopes, tight access and clearing brush or trees
- Cedar, horizontal designs or stain
Your price is set in a written quote after we see the job. Site conditions, access and material choices can move it either way.
Local rules
What Ontario rules mean for your project.
Summarised from official sources. Rules vary by city and change over time, so we confirm them for your address.
No permit, but height limits apply
A typical backyard fence doesn't need a building permit in Mississauga or Toronto, but each city's fence by-law caps the height. Mississauga generally allows 2 m in rear yards and 1 m in front yards (1.5 m if the fence is open). Pool enclosures have their own rules and need a permit.
Fences (City of Mississauga)Locates before every post hole
Gas, hydro and cable lines run through most GTA backyards. Ontario One Call arranges free utility locates before anyone digs, and we don't set a post without them.
Ontario One CallBuilt for freeze and thaw
Frost heave lifts posts that aren't set deep enough, and thin posts twist and lean as the wood dries. Our 6×6 posts are much stiffer than the 4×4 posts many fences use, and every post is set solidly in the ground.
Hired them for fencing work at the farm, project delivered quickly, quality was excellent
Questions
Fences & Gates: common questions.
Serving Mississauga, Toronto, Oakville, Brampton and Vaughan and the rest of the GTA.
Why board-on-board instead of a regular privacy fence?
Wood shrinks as it dries. On a single-layer fence, that opens gaps between the boards. Board-on-board overlaps each board with the next, so the fence stays private for its whole life. It uses more boards, which is part of the cost.
Do you remove the old fence?
Yes. Removal and disposal typically runs $500 to $2,500, depending on the length and whether we need a bin. We'll include it in your quote.
Is there a cheaper option?
Yes. We can build on 4×4 posts for clients who want a more economical fence. Ask for both prices at your estimate and we'll explain the difference.
Who pays for a fence on the property line?
That's between you and your neighbour. Many neighbours share the cost of a boundary fence. Agree on the location, height and cost in writing before we start.
Guides
Read before you build.
Costs · 6 min read
How much does a fence cost in Mississauga?
Planning prices for a 6 ft board-on-board fence in Mississauga: cost per foot, two sample jobs, gates, old-fence removal and what moves the price.
Read the guidePermits & rules · 5 min read
Fence height rules in Mississauga, Toronto and Oakville
How tall a fence can be in Mississauga and Toronto, what to confirm in Oakville, and the rules on permits, pool enclosures, locates and shared fences.
Read the guideMaterials · 6 min read
Board-on-board fence vs. a standard privacy fence
How board-on-board and single-layer privacy fences are built, why gaps open as boards dry, and how privacy, wind, posts, cost and upkeep compare.
Read the guideOutdoor
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Free estimate
Ready for a firm price?
Estimates are free. We'll come out, measure, talk through options and send you a written quote.