Deck and Fence Guides
Plain answers about permits, bylaws, materials and planning your project across the GTA.
All guides
Deck cost guide
Installed prices per sq ft by material, plus railings and stairs.
Learn moreFence cost guide
Installed prices per linear foot by fence type, plus gates.
Learn moreHorizontal vs vertical fence
Cost, gaps and what keeps long boards straight.
Learn moreDeck permits by city
When a deck needs a permit in 24 GTA municipalities.
Learn moreBest fence for privacy
Which styles block the view, what they cost and how tall they can go.
Learn moreGlass vs aluminum railings
Cost, view, cleaning and inspection compared, and when to mix them.
Learn moreFence post depth in Ontario
How deep posts go, concrete or gravel, and how frost lifts them.
Learn moreAluminum vs wood fence
Privacy, price and upkeep compared, and where each one fits.
Learn moreSagging or sticking gate
Why gates drop or bind, and whether it's the post or the gate.
Learn moreRepair or replace your deck
How to check the frame, and when new boards are enough.
Learn moreHow long a fence lasts
What wears out first on each fence, and what warranties cover.
Learn moreToronto fence permits and exemptions
When a Toronto fence needs a permit, and how exemptions work.
Learn moreGet your deck ready for winter
What to check in fall, and how to shovel and melt ice safely.
Learn moreLeaning fence: fix or replace
Why fences lean, and when new posts will fix it.
Learn moreCedar vs pressure-treated fence
Price, look and upkeep compared, and why the posts matter most.
Learn moreFall and winter fence installation
What cold weather changes, and why fall is a good time to build.
Learn moreFence height bylaws by city
Front, side and rear yard limits for 28 GTA municipalities.
Learn morePool fence rules by city
Enclosure heights, gate latches, permits and hot tub rules.
Learn moreDeck footing depth in Ontario
How deep footings go, by municipality, and when you can skip them.
Learn moreDeck railing height and code
Guard heights, picket spacing, handrails and glass railing rules.
Learn moreNew build backyards
Grading certification, deposits, easements and who fences what.
Learn moreToronto deck permit guide
When a Toronto deck needs a permit, and what else to check.
Learn moreComposite vs wood decks
Cost, upkeep, look and lifespan compared.
Learn moreVinyl vs wood fences
Which fence fits your yard and budget.
Learn moreFence lines and neighbours
Property lines, shared fences and Ontario's Line Fences Act.
Learn moreBest time to build a deck
Planning your deck around Ontario's seasons.
Learn moreTell us about your deck or fence
Send a few photos and rough measurements. We'll come back with next steps and a time to see the site.