Fence Installation and Repair in Oshawa
We build and repair wood, vinyl, aluminum and chain link fences across Oshawa, from the older streets near downtown and the lake to the newer subdivisions in Windfields and Kedron. Oshawa lets a fence within 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in) of a rear or side lot line go up to 2.2 m (7 ft 2 in), which is taller than most of the GTA. Front yard fences stop at 0.9 m (2 ft 11 in).
Fences we install in Oshawa
Installed prices per linear foot, before HST. A full-height 2.2 m (7 ft 2 in) fence needs longer posts and more boards than a standard 6 ft fence, so it prices toward the top of each range. Removing the old fence and adding gates come on top.
| Fence | Installed, per linear ft | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated privacy | $70 to $100 | Privacy on a budget. Takes stain once it dries out |
| Cedar privacy | $90 to $120 | Warmer colour from day one, lighter boards |
| Horizontal board | $100 to $140 | A modern look, boards run between the posts |
| Vinyl | $55 to $120 | No painting or staining, washes with a hose |
| Aluminum | $80 to $200 | Front yards and pool enclosures |
| Chain link | $30 to $60 | Dogs, driveway sightlines and commercial lots |
We also build walk and drive gates and handle fence repair. Full pricing is in the fence cost guide.
Oshawa fence rules
The heights come from Oshawa's Fence and Sight Triangle By-law 23-2014. It sets limits rather than a permit process, so a fence that meets them doesn't need a permit. Pool enclosures are covered by a separate by-law and do need one.
Near rear and side lot lines
2.2 m (7 ft 2 in)
Any fence within 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in) of a rear or side lot line. Section 4.3 of the by-law.
Front yard
0.9 m (2 ft 11 in)
Front yard fences are capped at 0.9 m. Hedges and shrubs aren't height-limited unless they sit in a sight triangle. Section 4.2.
Corner lots
0.9 m in the sight triangle
The triangle formed by points 6.0 m (19 ft 8 in) back along each street line from the corner stays under 0.9 m, fences and plants included. Section 4.6.
Beside a driveway
0.9 m in the sight triangle
The triangle measured 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in) along the street line and 3.0 m along the side of the driveway stays under 0.9 m too. Sight triangle rules apply everywhere except the downtown Urban Growth Centre.
Pool enclosure
1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) minimum
Higher than most GTA cities. The enclosure, gate included, has to be between 1.5 m and 2.2 m. It needs a permit, the application fee is $250, and it has to pass inspection before the pool is filled.
Over the limit
Exemption
Apply to the City's Director with a site plan. Neighbours get 10 business days' notice, and the decision can be appealed to a Hearings Officer. The fee is set in the City's fees and charges by-law.
Sources: City of Oshawa, Fence and Sight Triangle By-law 23-2014, as amended, Pool Enclosure By-law 79-2006, as amended, Pools and hot tubs. Checked October 2026.
Taller boundary fences take stronger posts
Oshawa is one of the few GTA cities where a backyard fence along the lot line can go to 2.2 m (7 ft 2 in). That extra height helps against a busy road or a two-storey house next door, but it puts more wind load on every post. On taller fences we use 6x6 posts rather than 4x4, the same as on the 150 ft lattice-top fence we built in Oshawa.
The 2.2 m limit is written for fences within 2.0 m of a rear or side lot line. If you want a privacy screen out in the middle of the yard, ask us to confirm what applies before you plan around it.
In the newer subdivisions in north Oshawa, look for drainage swales and easements along the lot lines before you plan a fence. The City can require a structure that blocks access to an easement to be removed at the owner's expense. Our new build backyard guide covers what to check.
The by-law also bans electrified fences and fences built with razor wire, barbed wire or sharp projections.
Fence jobs in Oshawa and next door
Our Oshawa fence job, and the nearest other one, a 300 ft privacy fence next door in Clarington. Each has its own page with sizes and photos.
150 ft pressure-treated fence with lattice top
About 150 linear feet of pressure-treated privacy fence in Oshawa, six feet of boards with lattice above, carried on 6x6 posts, with one walk gate, built to replace an old fence on the same line.
View project
300 ft of 7 ft pressure-treated privacy fence
About 300 linear feet of 7 ft solid board pressure-treated fence enclosing a large Clarington backyard, run around the full perimeter so the yard reads as one private room rather than a lawn between two neighbours.
View projectFence repair in Oshawa
The Oshawa fence on our project page shows how most fences fail here. The boards and lattice were mostly fine. The posts had gone at ground level, whole sections leaned, and the bottom rails had lifted off the grade.
If the boards are still sound, replacing the failed posts is often enough. A wood post set in fresh concrete runs about $250 to $500 per post, installed, before HST. When the posts and the boards have both had it, a new fence on the same line makes more sense, which is what that owner chose.
Gates that drag or won't latch usually mean the hinge post has moved, so we fix the post first and then the gate. More on fence repair and gates.
Neighbourhoods we build fences in
We work across Oshawa and into Whitby and Clarington next door. Building a deck as well? Our Oshawa deck and fence page covers decks and permits.
Downtown and south Oshawa
- Downtown Oshawa
- Lakeview
- Donevan
- O'Neill
- McLaughlin
- Eastdale
North Oshawa
- Samac
- Centennial
- Windfields
- Kedron
- Taunton
- Columbus
Next door
Oshawa fence questions
How tall can a fence be in Oshawa?
Do you need a permit for a fence in Oshawa?
How tall does a pool fence have to be in Oshawa?
Who pays for a fence between neighbours in Oshawa?
How much does a 150 ft fence cost in Oshawa?
Planning a fence in Oshawa?
Send your address, a few photos of the fence line and your survey if you have one.