Fence Installation Cost in Montreal (2026)
Average cost in Montreal
$3,500 — $12,500
$35 — $95 per sq ft
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 Cost
InteractiveEstimated Cost
$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
$6,734
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
207 reviews
Clôtures Du Nord
684 Bd du Curé-Boivin, Boisbriand, QC J7G 2A7, Canada
123 reviews
Patios et Clôtures Beaulieu
10550 Bd Olympia, Montréal, QC H2C 2W3, Canada
71 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: 3 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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