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Fence installation cost in Ontario
Most homeowners pay $3,550 – $5,950 (mid-range, typical $4,600, before GST/HST), in line with the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Ontario
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $2,800 $2,150 – $3,600 | $1,303 | $1,486 |
| Mid-range | $4,600 $3,550 – $5,950 | $2,006 | $2,576 |
| Premium | $6,350 $4,950 – $8,250 | $2,292 | $4,063 |
Why prices in Ontario are different
Labour makes up about 44% of a mid-range fence installation job, around 24 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about the same as the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out in line with the national figure.
Ontario ranks 4 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | $2,850 | $4,800 | $6,500 |
| Northwest | $2,850 | $4,750 | $6,500 |
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $2,800 | $4,600 | $6,350 |
| London | $2,750 | $4,600 | $6,250 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $2,750 | $4,600 | $6,250 |
| Northeast | $2,750 | $4,600 | $6,250 |
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $2,750 | $4,450 | $6,250 |
| Stratford--Bruce Peninsula | $2,850 | $4,450 | $6,450 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $2,700 | $4,450 | $6,200 |
| Ottawa | $2,750 | $4,350 | $6,300 |
| Kingston--Pembroke | $2,700 | $4,200 | $6,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does fence installation cost in Ontario?
A mid-range job typically costs $4,600 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $3,550 and $5,950. A basic job is about $2,800 and a premium one about $6,350.
Is fence installation more expensive in Ontario than the national average?
Ontario: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 44% of a mid-range fence installation job, around 24 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Ontario cost about the same as the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Ontario?
About 44% at the mid-range level, around 24 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Ontario is it most expensive?
Toronto is the most expensive area at about $4,800 for a mid-range job, and Kingston--Pembroke the least expensive at about $4,200.
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