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We serve: Guelph, Fergus, Elora, Rockwood, Cambridge & Wellington County
Custom fence installation for Guelph homeowners and businesses. Wood, vinyl, chain link and more — built to last through Ontario winters.
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Classic cedar or pressure-treated wood privacy fences — great for backyard seclusion.
Low-maintenance vinyl fencing that won't rot, warp, or need painting. Lasts decades.
Durable, cost-effective chain link for residential and commercial properties.
Traditional wood or vinyl picket fences — perfect for front yards and cottage country.
Secure, dog-safe perimeter fencing with self-closing gate hardware.
Security fencing, hoarding, and property perimeters for commercial and industrial sites.
Wood, vinyl & chain-link fencing
No-obligation fence quotes
A Guelph-area crew that knows the soil and bylaws
Old fence removal through final post cap
A new fence seems straightforward until you're mid-project and discover a property line dispute, a city permit requirement you didn't know about, or a post rotted out after three winters because it wasn't set deep enough. Getting fencing right in Guelph means knowing the local rules and the construction realities before you start.
The City of Guelph Fence By-law sets maximum heights for fences depending on location on your lot: generally 1.8m (6 feet) in rear and side yards, 0.9m (3 feet) in the front yard area. Fences on corner lots have additional visibility triangle requirements. Fences within 30cm of the property line may require the consent of your neighbour. We advise on all of this before we quote.
Post depth is the most common shortcut taken by cheap fence contractors. Ontario's frost line is 1.2m in Guelph — meaning posts need to extend at least 1.2m below grade to prevent frost heave. Posts set at 600mm or 900mm (a common shortcut) will shift and lean within a few winters. We set posts at the correct depth with proper concrete collars, and we use pressure-treated lumber rated for ground contact (UC4B standard).
Material selection in Ontario's climate: pressure-treated pine is the most common and cost-effective option for privacy fences. Cedar is naturally rot-resistant and looks better longer, but costs 30–50% more. Aluminum and vinyl fencing never rot or need painting, but can be damaged by impacts and are more expensive to install. Chain link is the most durable and lowest-maintenance option where aesthetics matter less.
A fence on a property line technically belongs to both neighbours under Ontario's Line Fences Act, and costs can be shared by agreement. This doesn't mean your neighbour must share the cost of an upgrade or decorative fence — they can contribute to a basic replacement standard and you pay the difference.
We serve Guelph, Fergus, Elora, Rockwood, Cambridge, and all of Wellington County.
Get a Free QuoteWe're a local Guelph business serving the communities we live in.
We serve: Guelph, Fergus, Elora, Rockwood, Cambridge & Wellington County
Answers to the questions Guelph homeowners ask us most.
Pressure-treated pine privacy fence: $50–$80 per linear foot installed. Cedar privacy fence: $70–$110/lf. Aluminum or vinyl: $80–$130/lf. Chain link: $25–$45/lf. A typical 150 lf (perimeter of a standard lot) backyard fence runs $7,500–$15,000 for cedar or treated wood.
Most residential fences in Guelph don't require a building permit unless they're over 2m (6.5 ft), have a pool enclosure element, or are combined with a retaining wall. Corner lots have specific visibility sight-line requirements. We advise on your specific situation at the quote stage.
Under Guelph's fence by-law and Ontario's Line Fences Act, a fence on or within 30cm of the property line should have the neighbour's consent. A fence clearly on your own property generally doesn't require it. We recommend discussing any boundary fence with your neighbour before installation to avoid disputes.
Modern pressure-treated lumber (UC4B rated) typically lasts 20–25+ years in Guelph's climate when installed with proper post depth and concrete. Cedar lasts 15–20 years before significant maintenance is needed. Aluminum and vinyl fencing can last 30+ years.
Posts should extend at least 1.2m (4 feet) below grade in Guelph — this is the frost line depth. Posts set shallower will heave and lean after a few freeze-thaw cycles. We concrete every post.
Yes — partial replacements are common and cost-effective if the rest of the fence is structurally sound. We assess the overall condition and advise honestly on whether repairs or partial replacement make more sense than a full replacement.
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