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Fence Installation — Vancouver, BC
Privacy is at a premium in Vancouver — tight lot lines, dense infill housing, and laneway homes mean your neighbours are closer than ever. A well-built fence is not optional here; it defines your outdoor space. Cedar is the traditional choice for Vancouver and ages beautifully in the rain, turning a weathered silver-grey that suits the west coast aesthetic. But Vancouver's moisture also means untreated wood rots faster than inland cities — post bases sitting in saturated clay soil fail first. We install fences built for Vancouver's specific conditions: pressure-treated posts set in concrete, western red cedar boards, and stainless steel fasteners that resist the coastal humidity.
Vancouver's tight lot lines and lane access mean fences often run along property boundaries with barely a foot of clearance — precision layout and neighbourly coordination are essential.
Sustained moisture from October through April accelerates wood decay at post bases — untreated or ground-contact-rated posts fail within 5 to 8 years.
City of Vancouver setback bylaws on corner lots and near lanes can restrict fence height and placement, requiring bylaw review before construction.
Root systems from mature street trees and hedges along property lines can interfere with post placement, requiring adjusted spacing or root-friendly installation methods.
We survey every Vancouver fence line with the property pins — a two-inch error on a tight lot can mean a conversation with the city or your neighbour you do not want to have. Posts are pressure-treated, set in concrete below the frost line, with gravel at the base of each post hole for drainage. Cedar boards are back-primed before installation to protect the unexposed face from moisture. Hardware is stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized — regular zinc screws rust through within two Vancouver winters. The result is a fence that looks sharp for fifteen years, not five.
Fence installation in Vancouver typically ranges from $4,000 to $18,000 for a standard residential lot. Cedar privacy fences (6-foot) run $45 to $70 per linear foot installed. Composite fencing is $65 to $95 per linear foot. Vancouver's compact lots mean shorter total runs but often with more complex layouts around structures and trees.
Get a precise quote for your Vancouver property — every estimate is based on an on-site assessment of your specific conditions.
Fence Installation across every neighbourhood in Vancouver.
The City of Vancouver generally permits fences up to 1.83 metres (6 feet) in rear and side yards and 1.22 metres (4 feet) in front yards. Corner lots have reduced height allowances near intersections for sightline safety. Laneway house lots may have additional restrictions. We verify the bylaws for your specific lot during the estimate — a fence that does not meet code can be ordered removed.
Western red cedar fencing in Vancouver typically lasts 15 to 25 years when properly installed — pressure-treated posts in concrete, boards back-primed and stained, stainless steel fasteners. Without these measures, Vancouver's moisture can cut that lifespan in half. The posts fail first because they sit in saturated soil year-round. We use ground-contact-rated treated posts to prevent premature rot.
Yes — fence installation proceeds year-round in Vancouver. We dig post holes, set concrete, and install boards in rain without issue. The concrete actually cures fine in cool, moist conditions. The only delay is if the ground is frozen solid, which is rare in Vancouver. Winter installation means you are ready for spring and summer privacy without waiting through the busy season.
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