What installation of privacy 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 Privacy Fence installation
A clear scope cuts surprises. Here's what every privacy 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 |
Privacy Fence — what we stock
The privacy-fence category exists because the buyer's intent is the privacy, not the material. Fenced.ca supplies privacy in four substrate categories: wood (cedar, PT pine, spruce — see /fences/wood), vinyl PVC (see /fences/vinyl), composite (recycled HDPE + wood fibre — wood look, vinyl maintenance, 30-year warranty), and steel-look louvered panel (horizontal aluminum or steel louvers in a modern aesthetic, popular in 2024–2026 contemporary residential builds).
Composite is the technically optimal choice for Canadian homeowners who don't want to choose between wood aesthetic and vinyl maintenance. The HDPE+fibre boards look like stained cedar from a distance, weigh roughly 1.6× as much as cedar (improves wind tolerance and acoustic absorption), are immune to rot and insects, and carry 25–30 year warranties without fading. The trade-off is cost — composite is 1.5–2× cedar pricing per linear foot installed.
Steel-look louvered panels are the contemporary option — horizontal slats with adjustable gap (typically 0.5″–1.5″) that breaks sightlines while allowing airflow. The aesthetic is unmistakably 2020s, and the powder-coat finish offers any architectural colour. Best for new builds and renovations targeting a modern look.
Engineering: 6′ privacy needs 4×4 posts at 8′ centres, 8′ height needs 6×6 posts at 6′ centres for wind resistance. Posts to frost depth in concrete on gravel base.
Privacy panel options: Solid wood board-on-board, vinyl tongue-and-groove, composite (recycled plastic + wood fibre), aluminum with privacy slats, and chain-link with woven slats. Each balances opacity, wind shear, and price.
Wind-load engineering: A solid 1.8 m × 2.4 m privacy panel acts as a sail — 44 kg of force in a 80 km/h gust. Posts must be engineered to resist overturning. Standard install: 4×4 PT post in 305 mm concrete footing 1.2 m deep in Ontario residential. Prairie heights >1.8 m typically use 6×6 posts on 1.8 m centres with concrete footings 1.5 m deep.
Acoustic privacy: Mass-loaded vinyl panels or layered solid-wood + acoustic underlayment cut neighbour noise by 6–10 dB. Common in Toronto and Vancouver near-highway residential. Specify STC-rated panels for measurable acoustic reduction.
Pricing & lead time: Privacy fence installed pricing varies by material: PT pine board-on-board at $35–55 LF, cedar horizontal modern at $70–110 LF, vinyl privacy at $50–80 LF, composite privacy at $80–130 LF, aluminum-slat privacy at $90–150 LF. Higher gauge posts and wind-engineered footings add $5–15 LF for properties in wind-rated zones (coastal BC, Prairies). Quote returned in 24 hours; install starts in 5–14 days depending on permit and material lead time.
Common applications
- residential backyard
- noise reduction
- townhome boundaries
→ See the full Privacy 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.
Privacy 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 — Privacy Fence installation
How deep do you set posts for privacy fence?
Do you handle the permit for me?
What's covered under the 5-year workmanship warranty?
How long does a typical residential privacy 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.