Fence Installation Cost in Montreal (2026)
Average cost in Montreal
$3,500 – $12,500
$35 – $95 per sq ft
In Montreal, the average is $7,104 and most projects cost between $3,500 and $12,500, or about $35 – $95 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 8 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedProfessional installation and post setting
45%
Wood, vinyl, or metal panels and posts
35%
Digging below 4ft frost line
10%
Municipal fees and certificates
5%
Removal of old fencing and debris
5%
GST+QST at 14.98%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically Includes
- Posts & concrete footings
- Rails & pickets/panels
- Hardware
- Standard gate (1)
- Labor & installation
- Demolition of old fence
Typically Excludes
- Premium materials (wrought iron, composite)
- Extra gates
- Painting or staining
- Permits
- Grading & land prep
Based on a standard 150 linear ft wood privacy fence, 6 ft tall.
🧮Estimate your project
LiveYour estimate in Montreal
Likely range $3,500 – $12,500
- Labor45%$3,197
- Materials35%$2,486
- Site Prep & Excavation10%$710
- Permits & Admin5%$355
- Disposal & Cleanup5%$355
Chain Link
$5,068
Pressure-treated Wood
$7,104
Cedar / Vinyl
$11,176
Aluminum / Wrought Iron
$15,248
Calibrated to 8 researched sources for Montreal. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$6,734
Today
$7,104
Fence Installation in Montreal is ↑ 5.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $370 more on the average project.
Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.
🏢Top Fence Install Contractors in Montreal
Verified providersGroupe Ubora - Sunroom & Deck Builders
19100 Route Transcanadienne, Baie-d'Urfé, QC H9X 3S4, Canada
213 reviews
360 Fonda Pro Clôture - Installation de Clôture Boucherville
1480 Rue de Coulomb Ste c, Boucherville, QC J4B 7K2, Canada
89 reviews
Clôtures Du Nord
684 Bd du Curé-Boivin, Boisbriand, QC J7G 2A7, Canada
129 reviews
Clôture Prestige
3477 Mtée. Gagnon, Terrebonne, QC J6Y 1K6, Canada
1,139 reviews
Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.
💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
Yes, most Montreal boroughs require a permit. The base cost is approximately $167.40, plus an additional $9.80 for every $1,000 of project value.
Due to the local frost line, posts must be set at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) deep to prevent heaving during the harsh Quebec winters.
Generally, backyard fences are limited to 2 meters (6.5 feet) and front yard fences to 1 meter (3.2 feet), though specific borough bylaws can vary.
Yes, provincial safety regulations require a fence at least 1.2 meters high with self-closing and self-latching gates for all residential pools.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 1 months ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.
About this data
Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.
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