Deck Builders and Fence Contractors in Markham
Composite and wood decks, privacy fences, gates and railings for homes and properties across Markham, from Unionville and Markham Village to Cornell, Berczy Village and Angus Glen.
What we build in Markham
Markham has historic homes in Unionville and Markham Village and newer planned communities like Cornell and Cathedraltown, many with corner lots and tight rear yards.
Wood privacy fences
Pressure-treated and cedar, board-on-board, solid and horizontal.
Learn moreVinyl fences
No paint, no rot, wipes clean.
Learn moreAluminum and pool fences
Clean lines for front yards and pool enclosures.
Learn moreChain link fences
Galvanized or black vinyl-coated, for homes and businesses.
Learn moreGates
Walk and drive gates built to swing true.
Learn moreFence repair
Leaning posts, broken boards and sagging gates.
Learn moreComposite decks
Low-maintenance decks built on proper footings and framing.
Learn moreWood decks and repairs
Pressure-treated and cedar decks, resurfacing and stairs.
Learn moreMarkham deck and fence rules at a glance
From the City of Markham. Rules change, so we confirm them for your address before building.
Deck permits
600 mm (about 2 ft) · 10 m²
A permit is needed for decks attached to the house, more than 600 mm (2 ft) above the ground, or 10 m² or larger.
Front yard fence
1.2 m (about 3 ft 11 in)
Also 1.2 m (about 3 ft 11 in) in an exterior side (flankage) yard.
Rear and side yard fence
1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
Rear and interior side yards. Lower than several nearby cities.
Pool enclosures
1.2 m (about 3 ft 11 in)
Required where water can be deeper than 0.6 m (2 ft), with an enclosure permit.
Sources: City of Markham, Decks, Fences and swimming pools, Fence bylaw 277-97.
Lower fence limits and corner lots
Markham's backyard fence limit is 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in), lower than the 2 m (about 6 ft 7 in) many people expect from other cities. Corner lots have their own options for the rear fence, using open lattice or a lower solid panel.
A detached rear-yard deck smaller than 10 square metres doesn't need a permit, but most decks built off the house do. We confirm which applies before quoting.
Neighbourhoods and communities we serve
- Unionville
- Markham Village
- Cornell
- Cathedraltown
- Berczy Village
- Wismer Commons
- Box Grove
- Milliken Mills
- Thornhill
- Angus Glen
- Greensborough
Also serving nearby Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Stouffville and Vaughan, and the rest of York Region.
2 projects in Markham
Real jobs with sizes, materials and photos. Every one of these is a page you can read in full.
700 sq ft two-level pressure-treated deck
About 700 sq ft of pressure-treated deck over two levels: a raised upper deck off the house stepping down to a large lower deck, with wide stairs, wood picket railings, skirting and access doors below.
View project
Rotten fence posts replaced with the panels kept and re-hung
A post replacement along the side and rear of a Markham property. The panels were sound and the posts were not, so we were brought in for the posts alone and the owner re-hung the panels afterwards.
View projectMarkham deck and fence questions
Why can't my Markham fence be 2 m (about 6 ft 7 in) like my friend's in another city?
I'm on a corner lot in Markham. What can I build?
How do I get a deck or fence quote in Markham?
Building in Markham?
Send your address, photos of the yard and what you have in mind.