Quick Answer

Fence Installation Cost in Montreal (2026)

Average cost in Montreal

$6,984avg

$2,800 — $14,500

$35 — $115 per sq ft

+4.2% YoY
8 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Quebec

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Materials

Lumber, vinyl, or metal panels

$1,260 — $6,525

45%

Labor

Installation and post setting

$1,120 — $5,800

40%

Site Preparation

Old fence removal and grading

$280 — $1,450

10%

Permits & Fees

Municipal authorization and admin

$140 — $725

5%

🧾GST+QST (14.98%) — Quebec
Base cost + $1,046 tax$8,030

GST+QST at 14.98%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically 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 Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$7,250

$5,800 — $8,700

Based on 8 sources and market data for Montreal. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$6,702

Today

$6,984

Fence Installation in Montreal is 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $281 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 providers
🔨

Groupe Ubora - Sunroom & Deck Builders

19100 Route Transcanadienne, Baie-d'Urfé, QC H9X 3S4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

200 reviews

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DSE Decks

5451 Av Bourret, Montréal, QC H3X 1J5, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

47 reviews

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Clôtures Du Nord

684 Bd du Curé-Boivin, Boisbriand, QC J7G 2A7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

103 reviews

🔨

Patios et Clôtures Beaulieu

10550 Bd Olympia, Montréal, QC H2C 2W3, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

68 reviews

🔨

Peters Decks & Fences

61 Rue Denault, Kirkland, QC H9J 3X2, Canada

4.7
★★★★½

24 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. For residential properties, the minimum fee is $167.40. If the project value exceeds $17,000, the cost is calculated at $9.80 per $1,000 of work.

Due to Quebec's frost line, posts should be buried at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) deep. For maximum stability in Montreal's clay-heavy soil, contractors often recommend 4.5 to 5 feet.

Standard bylaws limit front yard fences to 0.9 meters (approx. 3 feet) and backyard or side fences to 2 meters (approx. 6.5 feet). Corner lots may have stricter visibility triangle requirements.

Quebec's 2026 safety regulations require pool fences to be at least 1.2 meters high and non-climbable. A compliant ornamental aluminum fence typically costs between $55 and $85 per linear foot installed.

Contractors typically charge between $8 and $15 per linear foot for demolition and disposal, depending on the material (e.g., concrete-set posts vs. simple wood panels).

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 4 days 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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