Costs
How Much Does a Fence Cost in Toronto? (2026 Prices Per Linear Foot)
A professionally installed fence in Toronto costs roughly $30 to $95 per linear foot in 2026 depending on material. A standard 100-foot pressure-treated privacy fence runs about $4,000 to $8,000 installed; cedar and vinyl push toward $5,000 to $8,500; composite lands higher still. Chain link is the budget option at $15 to $40 per foot. Gates, old-fence removal, and difficult digging are the add-ons that move a quote most.
Cost by material (installed, per linear foot)
| Material | Installed $/linear ft | Lifespan | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chain link | $15 - $40 | 15-20 yrs (galvanized) | None |
| Pressure-treated wood | $30 - $55 | 15-20 yrs | Staining every 2-3 yrs |
| Aluminum (ornamental) | $35 - $65 | 30+ yrs | None |
| Cedar | $45 - $75 | 20-30 yrs | Optional sealing; greys naturally |
| Vinyl (PVC) | $45 - $85 | 25-30+ yrs | Wash only |
| Composite | $55 - $95 | 25-30+ yrs | Wash only |
GTA labour runs 10-20 percent above rural Ontario, and labour is typically 40-60 percent of the total, which is why Toronto quotes look high against provincial averages.
Quick totals for common projects
| Project | Typical installed range |
|---|---|
| 50 ft side-yard run, pressure-treated | $1,500 - $2,800 |
| 100 ft backyard privacy, pressure-treated | $4,000 - $8,000 |
| 100 ft backyard privacy, cedar | $4,500 - $7,500 |
| 100 ft backyard privacy, vinyl | $4,500 - $8,500 |
| Full corner-lot perimeter, 150+ ft | $6,000 - $15,000+ |
The add-ons that change your quote
- Gates: $150 to $800+ each depending on width, material, and hardware. Double drive gates cost the most.
- Removing the old fence: $3 to $10 per linear foot for tear-out and disposal.
- Height: an 8-foot fence runs $10 to $15 more per foot than a 6-foot version, needs bracing for wind load, and in Toronto anything over 2.0 m needs a Fence Exemption ($200 application).
- Difficult digging: rocky fill, old concrete footings, tree roots, and buried debris slow post holes considerably. Tight downtown lots with no machine access mean hand digging.
- Grade changes: sloped yards need stepped or racked panels, adding labour and material.
- Corner lots: more frontage to fence plus visibility-triangle rules near driveways.
A note on cheap vinyl
Vinyl quality varies more than any other fence material. Budget PVC that isn't UV-stabilized and cold-rated can crack and discolour within a handful of Toronto winters, and cracked panels need full replacement since repairs don't blend. If a vinyl quote is dramatically below the range above, ask exactly what product is being installed.
Two of ours that show how site conditions bite. On one sloped yard, the fence line looked straight at layout, but the grade fell away toward the back of the property. By the time the concrete had cured, the rear posts sat three to four inches proud and threw off the whole rest of the run, and we spent the better part of a day chipping out concrete and resetting before a single board went up. On another job, a "quick" chain link removal turned into the worst demo we've done: old posts set in far more concrete than anyone expected, and none of it wanted to leave the ground. Tear-out looks like a small line on a quote until the ground argues back, which is why we walk the full line and check the grade before pricing anything.
FAQ
How much is a fence for a typical Toronto semi's backyard? City lots often need only 40-70 linear feet of new fencing. In pressure-treated wood that's roughly $1,500 to $4,000 installed, depending on gates and tear-out.
Is cedar worth the premium over pressure-treated? If you like the look and plan to let it grey naturally, often yes: it lasts longer and skips the staining cycle. If you'd stain either one anyway, the gap narrows.
What's the cheapest fence that still looks good? Pressure-treated board fencing is the value pick. Chain link with privacy slats ($5 to $12 per foot extra) is the budget privacy compromise.
Does my neighbour have to split the cost? Not in Toronto; cost sharing is voluntary. See our full guide on neighbour fence cost sharing.
Prices are typical market ranges for the Toronto/GTA area and change with material markets. Your quote depends on site conditions.
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