Fence Installation Cost in Vancouver (2026)
Average cost in Vancouver
$1,500 — $10,000
$35 — $150 per linear ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedWood, vinyl, composite, or metal panels and posts
45%
Contractor hourly rates and installation
40%
Clearing terrain and old fence disposal
10%
City permits (if over height limits) and inspections
5%
GST+PST at 12%
📋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
$7,180 — $10,770
Based on 5 sources and market data for Vancouver. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
🏢Top Fence Install Contractors in Vancouver
Verified providersLow Cost Fencing And Construction LTD
8566 148 St, Surrey, BC V3S 3G4, Canada
77 reviews
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💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
In Vancouver, cedar fencing typically costs between $35 and $90 per linear foot installed, depending on the design, wood quality, and terrain.
Fences in the front yard can be up to 1.2 meters (4 feet) high, and rear or side yard fences up to 1.9 meters (6.2 feet) without a special permit, provided your property doesn't have a pool.
Most fencing contractors in the Vancouver and Fraser Valley areas charge between $45 and $90 per hour for labor, with custom or complex terrain jobs reaching up to $120 per hour.
Removing and disposing of an old fence typically adds $5 to $15 per linear foot to your total project cost in the Metro Vancouver area.
📊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: today. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.