Fence Installation Cost in Vancouver (2026)
Average cost in Vancouver
$1,500 — $22,500
$15 — $150 per sq ft
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedProfessional installation and post setting
50%
Lumber, posts, concrete, and fasteners
40%
Tear-down and hauling of old fencing
7%
City of Vancouver building permit base fee
3%
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 11 sources and market data for Vancouver. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$8,824
Today
$8,515
Fence Installation in Vancouver is ↓ 3.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $309 less 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
92 reviews
Vista Home Construction LLC
720 SE 160th Ave Ste 103 PMB# 138, Vancouver, WA 98684, USA
101 reviews
Premium Fence Company
19272 96 Ave Unit 1, Surrey, BC V4N 4C1, Canada
231 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 Vancouver, a permit is required if the fence exceeds 2 meters (6.5 feet) in height or if the project value exceeds $5,000. The 2026 base permit fee starts at $217 CAD for the first $5,000 of work.
Western Red Cedar is the local standard for durability, costing between $45 and $85 per linear foot installed. While vinyl has a higher upfront cost ($55-$80/ft), it offers a lower lifetime cost as it requires no staining or rot repair.
Contractors in the Lower Mainland 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.
Yes, booking a project in late summer or fall can reduce contractor quotes by 5% to 10% compared to the peak spring and early summer demand period.
📊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: 3 days 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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