Fence Installation Cost in Vancouver (2026)
Average cost in Vancouver
$3,750 – $10,500
$25 – $70 per sq ft
In Vancouver, the average is $7,542 and most projects cost between $3,750 and $10,500, or about $25 – $70 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 9 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedCedar, vinyl, or pressure-treated wood
45%
Installation, post-setting, and assembly
50%
City of Vancouver permit and inspection fees
3%
Old fence removal and debris hauling
2%
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 project
LiveYour estimate in Vancouver
Likely range $3,750 – $10,500
- Materials45%$3,394
- Labor50%$3,771
- Permits & Fees3%$226
- Disposal & Site Prep2%$151
Chain Link
$5,380
Pressure-treated Wood
$7,542
Cedar / Vinyl
$11,866
Aluminum / Wrought Iron
$16,189
Calibrated to 9 researched sources for Vancouver. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$7,308
Today
$7,542
Fence Installation in Vancouver is ↑ 3.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $234 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 Vancouver
Verified providersFine Fences
552 Clarke Rd Ste 461, 407, Coquitlam, BC V3J 3X5, Canada
98 reviews
Premium Fence Company
19272 96 Ave Unit 1, Surrey, BC V4N 4C1, Canada
239 reviews
Low Cost Fencing And Construction LTD
8566 148 St, Surrey, BC V3S 3G5, Canada
84 reviews
QS Fencing Ltd.
1655 Broadway St #108, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2M7, Canada
108 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 2026, a professionally installed cedar fence in Vancouver typically costs between $45 and $85 per linear foot, depending on the style (e.g., solid privacy vs. lattice top).
In Vancouver, a permit is generally not required for fences under 2 meters (6.5 feet) in height in rear yards or 1.2 meters (4 feet) in front yards. However, projects exceeding these heights or involving heritage properties require a permit, which averages $181 in administrative fees.
Contractors in the Vancouver area typically charge between $6 and $15 per linear foot for the tear-out and disposal of an existing fence, which adds approximately $900 to $2,250 to a standard 150-foot project.
Vancouver's costs are roughly 10-20% higher due to elevated labor rates, the high cost of Western Red Cedar (the local standard), and the requirement to set posts at least 3-4 feet deep to ensure stability in the wet coastal soil.
📊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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