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Fence Installation Cost in Oshawa (2026)

Average cost in Oshawa

$8,544avg

$4,500 — $14,500

$30 — $95 per sq ft

+5.4% YoY
9 sources
Updated 2 weeks ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Installation and post setting

$2,250 — $7,250

50%

Materials

Lumber, posts, and hardware

$1,800 — $5,800

40%

Removal & Disposal

Old fence tear-down

$400 — $1,200

8%

Permits & Admin

City of Oshawa fees

$35 — $400

2%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $1,111 tax$9,655

HST at 13%

📋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.

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Interactive

Estimated Cost

$8,075

$6,460 — $9,690

Based on 9 sources and market data for Oshawa. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$8,106

Today

$8,544

Fence Installation in Oshawa is 5.4% compared to roughly a year ago — about $438 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 Oshawa

Verified providers
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Axhorn Landscaping & Contracting

285 Taunton Rd E, Mailbox MB 076, Oshawa, ON L1G 3V2, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

46 reviews

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DAP Fence & Deck Inc.

42 Apsley Crescent, Whitby, ON L1M 2E7, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

82 reviews

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JT Custom Contracting

46 Selkirk Dr, Whitby, ON L1M 2E6, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

34 reviews

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TerraconPlus Contracting Fence & Deck

285 Taunton Rd E #022, Oshawa, ON L1G 3V2, Canada

4.3
★★★★½

72 reviews

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Armstrong Post Hole diggers

556 Masson St, Oshawa, ON L1G 5A2, Canada

4.1
★★★★

43 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

In Oshawa, a permit is typically not required for standard residential fences that comply with the Fence and Sight Triangle By-law (maximum 2.0m height in rear/side yards). However, pool enclosures and fences exceeding height limits require a permit, with fees starting at approximately $35 CAD for standard reviews.

Chain link remains the most affordable option at $15 to $45 per linear foot installed. For privacy, pressure-treated wood is the standard choice, typically costing between $30 and $70 per linear foot in the Durham Region.

Contractors in the Oshawa area typically charge between $6 and $15 per linear foot for the demolition, removal, and disposal of an existing fence, depending on the material and accessibility.

According to the City of Oshawa's 2026 standards, front yard fences are generally restricted to a maximum height of 0.9m (approx. 3 feet) to maintain visibility and neighborhood aesthetics, especially within 'sight triangles' near driveways and intersections.

📊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: 2 weeks 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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