What installation of aluminum 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 Aluminum Fence installation
A clear scope cuts surprises. Here's what every aluminum 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 |
Aluminum Fence — what we stock
Aluminum is the rust-proof ornamental. The Canadian climate — salt spray on the coasts, de-icing chemicals inland — punishes painted steel and wrought-iron in coastal and urban applications. Aluminum doesn't oxidize in any meaningful way, the powder-coat finish chemically bonds to the metal, and the material is light enough that a 6′ × 8′ panel weighs roughly 50% of the equivalent steel section. Fenced.ca supplies aluminum in three grades: residential ornamental (lighter pickets, decorative top profiles like spear or ball-cap), pool-code (matching pool-enclosure regulations with 4″-max picket spacing and 1.5 m self-latching gate hardware), and commercial industrial (heavier extrusions, anti-climb spear-tops, suited to industrial perimeter and CPTED applications).
Installation: posts are pre-routed at the factory to accept rail tabs (Stryker or similar fastening system). Posts set in concrete to frost depth as with other materials. Gates use commercial-grade self-closing hinges (Magna-Latch or Tru-Close) and require careful hinge-to-post alignment for self-closing performance.
Pool-code compliance: Quebec's Règlement sur la sécurité des piscines résidentielles (2025 update) mandates 1.2 m enclosure height with no climbable surface within 1 m and self-closing self-latching gates. Our aluminum pool-code profile is supplied with engineering documentation referencing the regulation for inspector handoff.
Aluminum vs wrought iron: Aluminum gives the ornamental look of wrought iron at 40–50% lower weight and zero corrosion — no rust ever, even at coastal properties. Black powder-coated aluminum is the dominant finish (also bronze and white). Picket spacing standard 100 mm for code-compliant pool fence (Quebec Loi 322, OBC 9.10).
Pool fence specifics: Self-closing self-latching gates with 180° opening and 1.5 m latch height out of toddler reach. Aluminum + glass pool combos pair structural posts with 12 mm tempered glass infill panels for unobstructed water sightlines.
Style families: Spear top (traditional), flat top (modern), ball cap (decorative), and ring + spear (high-end estate). Heights from 0.9 m garden to 2.4 m security. Posts pre-routed for rail-and-picket assembly — 2-bolt connections per rail for wind-load shear resistance.
Pricing & lead time: Aluminum fence installed pricing: 4-foot ornamental at $45–75 LF, 6-foot privacy slat at $80–130 LF, pool fence code-compliant at $50–85 LF, commercial 2.4 m at $90–160 LF. Black powder-coat is standard; bronze and white add 10–15%. 3–5 week lead time for stocked sizes; custom heights or colours add 4–6 weeks. 20-year structural warranty, 15-year finish warranty.
Common applications
- pool enclosure
- ornamental residential
- commercial perimeter
→ See the full Aluminum 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.
Aluminum 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 — Aluminum Fence installation
How deep do you set posts for aluminum fence?
Do you handle the permit for me?
What's covered under the 5-year workmanship warranty?
How long does a typical residential aluminum 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.