What fence materials do you install in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville?

We install pressure-treated wood, cedar, and composite privacy fences, plus aluminum and iron-look fencing where the look fits. Most Golden Horseshoe backyards suit 6-foot cedar or pressure-treated board fences, but we match material choice to wind load, neighbour coordination, and local by-laws.

How deep should fence posts go in Ontario?

In Ontario we set fence posts below the frost line, which generally means concrete footings at least 4 feet (1.2 metres) deep. Proper depth and a compacted gravel base at the bottom of the footing prevent heaving during freeze-thaw, which is the main reason older fences start leaning.

Do I need a permit for a fence in Hamilton, Burlington, or Oakville?

Most standard residential fences under 2 metres in the back and side yards do not need a building permit in Hamilton, Burlington or Oakville, but there are height limits in front yards and near corner lots, and pool enclosure fences have strict rules. We verify the local by-law for your property before we install.

What is the best time of year to stain a fence or deck in Ontario?

Late spring through early fall is the ideal staining window in Ontario, with surface temperatures between about 10°C and 27°C and no rain for 24–48 hours. New pressure-treated wood usually needs 4–8 weeks to dry before staining; cedar can often be stained sooner.

How often should a fence or deck be re-stained?

Most semi-transparent stains last 2–4 years on vertical fence boards and 1–3 years on horizontal deck boards in Ontario, depending on sun exposure and snow contact. Solid stains last longer. We recommend a light clean and re-coat before the finish fully fails, which keeps prep costs lower.

Do you handle old fence removal and disposal?

Yes. Our fence quotes include dismantling the existing fence, breaking out old concrete footings where required, and hauling away all debris so the yard is clean when we leave.

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Fence Installation & Staining in Hamilton, Burlington & Oakville

Cedar, pressure-treated, and composite privacy fences set below the Ontario frost line (4 ft / 1.2m min.) — plus professional fence and deck staining with Sikkens, Sansin, and Behr products that hold up to salt, sun, and freeze-thaw. Serving Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Ancaster, Dundas, Waterdown, Stoney Creek, Milton & Mississauga since 2013. $5M liability. Get a free on-site fence or staining quote.

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A fence is only as good as its footing and its finish. We install privacy and property-line fences with concrete footings set below the Ontario frost line, and we follow up with a professional stain system that protects the wood through salt-spray, UV, and freeze-thaw cycles common across Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, and Milton.

Fence Installation We Offer

Cedar privacy fences — 6-ft board style, good-neighbour, or board-on-board
Pressure-treated wood fences — durable and budget-friendly
Composite & vinyl fences — low-maintenance long-life option
Horizontal-slat modern fences — for contemporary Oakville and Burlington builds
Pool enclosure fences — installed to local by-law height and gap rules
Gates, arbours, and custom post caps

Professional Fence & Deck Staining

Staining is the single biggest thing that extends the life of a wood fence or deck in Ontario. We power-wash, sand problem boards, replace damaged pickets, then apply semi-transparent or solid stain with spray-and-back-brush technique for even coverage and penetration. Pressure-treated lumber needs 4–8 weeks of dry time before it can be stained; cedar can usually be stained much sooner.

Prep: wash, sand, spot-repair, replace split boards
Application: even coats with spray-and-back-brush for penetration
Materials: premium exterior stain rated for Canadian climate
Covers fences, decks, pergolas, arbours, and garden structures

Why Fence Footings Matter in Ontario

Most leaning or heaved fences in Hamilton, Ancaster and Stoney Creek fail at the footing, not the boards. We set concrete footings at least 4 ft (1.2 m) deep, on a compacted gravel base, with the post isolated from standing water. That combination is what keeps the fence plumb after repeated freeze-thaw cycles in our clay-heavy soil.

Permit & By-Law Considerations

Standard backyard fences under 2 m generally do not require a permit in Hamilton, Burlington or Oakville, but front-yard heights, corner-lot sight triangles, and pool enclosures all have rules that vary by municipality. We verify the by-law for your specific property before we start and handle permits when they are required. For a broader overview, see our landscaping permits guide for Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville.

Planning a New Fence or Fence & Deck Staining?

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Decks & Pergolas — stain the new deck and surrounding fence in one pass
Backyard Landscaping — fence, patio, and plantings designed together
Retaining Walls — fence sits cleanly on wall capstones when planned together
Landscape Stone — stone edge between fence line and garden bed