Fencing contractor pricing in Montreal
What fencing contractors charge in Montreal (typically C$45-C$95/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Montreal fencing contractor pricing
What fencing contractors should charge in Montreal
Montreal fencing covers Plateau triplex back-yard wrought-iron fences (often matching exterior staircase ironwork), NDG and Verdun family-home wood and aluminum fences, Westmount and Outremont heritage wrought-iron, Saint-Léonard and West Island chain-link, and commercial security fencing (Mile-End industrial, Saint-Henri, Hochelaga industrial parks). Pool fencing falls under Quebec Pool Safety Regulation (provincial) plus municipal by-laws. Ville de Montréal borough by-laws restrict heights and visibility. Brutal winter (frost heave, snow load) drives 1.2m post-depth standard. GST + QST separate lines.
Hourly rate
C$45-C$95
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
C$31-C$68
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common fencing contractor jobs in Montreal
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in CAD.
Site visit and quote
What's included
Most fencing contractors quote free for jobs over $1,000. Detailed scope and topographic surveys may be charged.
Timber paling fence (per linear m, 1.8m)
What's included
Includes posts, rails, palings, fixings, and labour. Premium hardwood palings cost more.
Colorbond sheet fence (per linear m, 1.8m)
What's included
Includes posts, rails, sheets, capping, and labour. Colour and gauge affect price.
Aluminium slat fence (per linear m)
What's included
Includes powder-coated slats, posts, rails, fixings, and labour. Premium look with horizontal slats or wood-grain finish.
Palisade fence (per linear m, 2.4m)
What's included
Includes galvanised steel posts, pales, top spike, and labour. Security-grade with anti-climb at the top.
Pool fence (per linear m, glass)
What's included
Includes 12mm toughened glass, spigot or channel fixings, and labour. Pool compliance certified at the top.
Gate (single pedestrian, standard)
What's included
Includes gate, hardware, lock or latch, and 1-2 hour labour. Wider or motorised gates cost more.
Motorised driveway gate (double swing)
What's included
Includes gate, motor, sensors, remote, and 1-2 day install. Slide gate and steel cantilever at the top.
Old fence removal + disposal (per m)
What's included
Includes demolition, debris removal to landfill. Concrete-set posts cost more than pine pickets.
Montreal quote factors
What to factor into your Montreal fencing contractor quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a fencing contractor in Montreal. Harsh humid continental, brutal winters. Cold snowy winters (December-March, often -15°C to -30°C with windchill, occasional -35°C, heavy snow ~210cm/year, Canada's snowiest large city), warm humid summers (July-August, 28°C+ with high humidity, occasional 35°C heatwaves), heavy rainfall (~1,000mm/year). Freeze-thaw cycles 80-100/year (more than Toronto). Ice storm risk (1998 ice storm crippled Montreal for weeks).
Material per-metre pricing
Per-linear-metre installed: chain-link CAD $80-$150; wood (cedar, pressure-treated pine) $120-$250; aluminum ornamental $200-$400; wrought iron $280-$600; heritage custom wrought iron $450-$1,100. State material grade, post-depth (1.2m minimum for Montreal frost), and gate hardware on every quote. Premium enclaves (Westmount, Outremont) command 25-40% above standard.
Quebec Pool Safety Regulation compliance
Quebec's Pool Safety Regulation (Règlement sur la sécurité des piscines résidentielles) plus municipal by-laws strictly enforce pool fencing: minimum 1.2m height, self-closing self-latching gates, no climbable elements within 1m, vertical bars max 100mm apart. Quote compliant pool fencing CAD $200-$450 per linear metre including gate. Non-compliant pool fencing carries fines up to $9,500 plus full owner liability for any drowning incident; insurance refuses to pay.
Plateau triplex wrought-iron specialty
Plateau, Mile End, Rosemont, Verdun triplexes have iconic wrought-iron front fences often matching exterior staircase ironwork. Heritage triplex owners pay premium for matching ironwork (custom-bent profiles, original-era detail). Quote CAD $450-$1,100 per linear metre for heritage wrought-iron matching original staircase profile. Niche premium revenue; build portfolio with Plateau heritage division references.
Ville de Montréal borough by-laws
Ville de Montréal borough by-laws restrict fence heights, visibility, and material in front yards (typically 1.0-1.2m max in front, 1.8-2.0m max in back). Permits required above defined heights. Quote permit coordination (CAD $150-$800) as a separate line. Plateau, Outremont, Westmount, Mount Royal Town are independent from Ville de Montréal; check each borough or municipal by-law before quoting.
Frost heave + 1.2m post depth
Montreal frost line runs 1.2-1.5m deep; fence posts must be set below frost line to prevent heaving and post displacement. Quote 1.2m post-depth standard with crushed stone base for drainage; deeper for clay-heavy soils (Saint-Léonard, Anjou). State frost-line compliance on every quote; shallow posts heave and fail within 2-3 winters. Add concrete footings (CAD $35-$85 per post) for premium installs.
Bilingual quote + GST/QST + RBQ
Bilingual quote and invoice are mandatory for commercial customers under Bill 101 + Bill 96. GST 5% + QST 9.975% on separate lines. RBQ licence subcategory 2.7 (landscaping) or 1.2 (general construction) required for contracts above CAD $25,000. Print RBQ licence, GST and QST numbers on every quote. Quebec consumer protection requires written contracts above $1,200 with cancellation rights.
Sample quote
A real Montreal fencing contractor quote you can copy
Side fence, 28m, 1.8m high Colorbond Trimdek, including 1 pedestrian gate. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Old fence removal and disposal (28m)
Concrete-set posts (15 posts at 2m spacing, 600mm deep, 75x75mm)
Colorbond Trimdek sheet 1.8m high, customer-choice Surfmist colour (28m)
Top capping, base channel, fixings
Pedestrian gate 900x1800mm matching Colorbond + drop bolt
Installation labour (3 days, 2-person team)
Site clean, finishing trim, customer handover
FAQ
Montreal fencing contractor pricing questions, answered
Common questions about fencing contractor pricing in Montreal, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Per-linear-metre installed: chain-link CAD $80-$150; wood (cedar, pressure-treated pine) $120-$250; aluminum ornamental $200-$400; wrought iron $280-$600; heritage custom wrought iron $450-$1,100; compliant pool fencing $200-$450. Premium enclaves (Westmount, Outremont, Mount Royal Town) command 25-40% above standard. Quote 1.2m frost-line post-depth on every install.
Quebec's Pool Safety Regulation plus municipal by-laws: minimum 1.2m height, self-closing self-latching gates, no climbable elements within 1m, vertical bars max 100mm apart. Quote compliant pool fencing CAD $200-$450 per linear metre including gate. Non-compliant pool fencing carries fines up to $9,500 plus full owner liability for any drowning incident; insurance refuses to pay.
Yes, niche premium revenue. Plateau, Mile End, Rosemont, Verdun triplexes have iconic wrought-iron front fences often matching exterior staircase ironwork. Heritage triplex owners pay premium for matching ironwork (custom-bent profiles, original-era detail). Quote CAD $450-$1,100 per linear metre for heritage wrought-iron matching original staircase profile. Build portfolio with Plateau heritage division references.
Depends on borough. Ville de Montréal borough by-laws restrict fence heights, visibility, and material (typically 1.0-1.2m max in front, 1.8-2.0m max in back). Permits required above defined heights. Quote permit coordination (CAD $150-$800) as a separate line. Plateau, Outremont, Westmount, Mount Royal Town are independent municipalities; check each borough or municipal by-law before quoting.
Montreal frost line runs 1.2-1.5m deep; fence posts must be set below frost line to prevent heaving and post displacement. Quote 1.2m post-depth standard with crushed stone base for drainage; deeper for clay-heavy soils (Saint-Léonard, Anjou). State frost-line compliance on every quote; shallow posts heave and fail within 2-3 winters. Add concrete footings (CAD $35-$85 per post) for premium installs.
Per-metre installed rates: timber $80-180/m, Colorbond $130-250/m, aluminium slat $200-350/m, palisade $250-450/m. Glass pool fence runs $280-550/m. These are 1.8m heights; add 20-30% per extra 600mm of height.
Colorbond is steel sheet with baked-on colour, lasts 20-40 years, never needs painting, costs 40-60% more than timber. Timber lasts 12-25 years, needs oiling or staining every 3-5 years, costs less upfront. Colorbond wins on lifetime cost; timber wins on aesthetics and immediate budget.
For fencing over $2,000, get 2-3 quotes. Compare material grade, post setting method, height, gate spec, and warranty. The cheapest quote often skips concrete posts, uses sub-grade material, or omits gate hardware.
In most regions, boundary fences are joint property between neighbours; you both pay 50/50 for replacement. Get neighbour sign-off in writing BEFORE quoting work. Some regions have legislated fencing cost-sharing.
Yes for front-yard fences over 1.2m, pool fences (compliance certificate), and many security fences. The contractor should know your local rules and quote any approvals as line items.
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