What installation of vinyl 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 Vinyl Fence installation
A clear scope cuts surprises. Here's what every vinyl 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 |
Vinyl Fence — what we stock
Vinyl fence is the maintenance-free Canadian winter choice. The PVC formulation includes UV stabilizers and impact modifiers that hold colour and surface finish for the warranty period (typically 20–25 years on residential profiles, 5–10 years against fading specifically). Fenced.ca stocks privacy 6′ with tongue-and-groove rail boards and routed-pocket posts (no exposed fasteners), semi-privacy with lattice top for partial sightline reduction, picket 4′ in classic and Gothic profiles, and ranch-rail in 2-rail, 3-rail, and 4-rail with optional welded-wire backing for livestock.
Installation: posts are PVC sleeve over a 4×4 pressure-treated wood core or hollow PVC with internal steel reinforcement at gate locations. Post settings follow the same frost-depth rules as wood. Rail boards lock into routed post pockets — no nails, no screws, just gravity and the routed slot. This makes vinyl unusually fast to install (a 100′ run takes a 2-person crew about 1.5 days vs 2.5 for wood).
Trade-offs: vinyl looks less natural than wood up close — the surface is unmistakably plastic. Damage from impacts (lawn mower, hockey ball, vehicle) typically requires whole-board replacement vs the spot-repair possible on wood. Bulk colour selection is limited to the four standards unless you commit to a 50-skid custom-mould order. For Canadian climate and maintenance economics, vinyl wins on a 25-year cost-per-year basis against wood for most homeowners.
Cold-weather performance: Quality vinyl fence panels are UV-stabilized PVC with titanium dioxide impact modifiers that resist cracking down to −40°C. Cheap import vinyl (no titanium dioxide) becomes brittle below −20°C and snaps under snow load. CertainTeed, Bufftech, and Eastern Wholesale Fence are factory-warranty Canadian distributors we ship.
Panel styles: Solid privacy (no gaps) for backyards. Semi-private with lattice top for ornamental privacy. Picket for front-yard decorative. Two-rail ranch for pasture borders. All ship with routed posts so panels slide in without screws — no rust streaks, no annual refinishing.
Installation: Vinyl posts use internal aluminum stiffeners in gate frames and end posts where structural load matters. Standard panel spacing 6 or 8 feet on-centre. Gates need drop rods on double-gate setups. Lead time from order to delivery: 5–10 business days for standard heights/colours; custom heights or non-standard colours add 2 weeks.
Pricing & lead time: Vinyl fence installed pricing: 6-foot privacy runs $50–80 LF, picket at $40–60 LF, semi-private lattice top at $60–90 LF, ranch rail at $25–40 LF. Higher heights and tan/almond/grey colours add 15–25%. Standard white/almond/tan ships in 5–10 business days; custom colours require 3–4 weeks. 20-year manufacturer warranty on the vinyl, 10-year fade warranty on coloured options.
Common applications
- residential privacy
- low-maintenance
- decorative
→ See the full Vinyl 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.
Vinyl 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 — Vinyl Fence installation
How deep do you set posts for vinyl fence?
Do you handle the permit for me?
What's covered under the 5-year workmanship warranty?
How long does a typical residential vinyl 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.