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Answers to the questions homeowners ask before a fence project: permits, timelines, warranties, property lines and repairs.
Frequently asked questions
Do you repair fences?
Yes. Our full-time service department handles warranty work on Fence Right installs, and we repair wood, chain link, ornamental iron, vinyl, composite and farm fences no matter who built them.
Do I need a permit for a new fence?
Permit rules differ in each township and city, so check your local bylaws. If a permit is required, the homeowner submits the application. Fences are required around in-ground pools.
What warranty comes with a new fence?
Fence Right warrants materials for one year against defects caused by manufacturing or installation. The warranty does not cover neglect, misuse or damage from acts of nature.
How long does a new fence take to install?
A typical backyard with chain link takes one day. Wood and ornamental iron take at least two days: one day to set the posts and one day to finish the fence.
Do you find the property line?
No. The homeowner provides the property line information. A property survey is the best way to make sure the fence goes up within your boundaries. We install 3 to 6 inches inside the line so we do not encroach on your neighbour while digging.
Do fence posts need concrete?
Yes. Setting posts in concrete keeps them stable and stops them leaning or shifting over time, which matters with Simcoe County frost.
Where do you install fences?
Our office is in Stayner, Ontario, and we install fences all over Simcoe County, including Stayner, Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Elmvale and Barrie.
Who arranges underground locates?
Underground locates are required by law before anyone digs or drills. Ontario One Call coordinates with the utility companies (Bell, Rogers, the town or city, gas, hydro and pipeline companies) so primary lines are marked. Private lines and sprinkler lines are not marked. Your contractor arranges this and keeps the paperwork on site. Locates usually take 5 business days and up to two weeks in peak season.
How tall should a fence be for deer?
At least 8 feet. Deer jump well, and anything shorter may not keep them out of a garden or yard.
Which fence is least expensive?
Chain link is usually the least expensive option. It is durable, needs little maintenance and covers large areas at a lower cost.
Which fence lasts the longest?
Vinyl and composite fences resist rot, insects and weather, need little maintenance and often last 20 to 30 years or more.
Do fences block noise?
Solid fences made from wood, vinyl or composite reduce noise. Height and density make the biggest difference.
How it works
Three steps from quote to finished fence
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Free on-site estimate
We walk your property line, talk through styles, heights and gates, and leave you a written quote.
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Locates and scheduling
We book Ontario One Call locates so buried lines are marked, then set your install date. You apply for any permit your town requires.
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Installation
Chain link takes about a day, wood and ornamental iron at least two. Your crew chief walks the finished fence with you.
Still have a question?
Call the office. You talk to someone who installs fences.