Exterior · Surrey, BC
Fencing Installation and Repair
New fence lines, panel and post replacement, and gate repair for homes, strata properties and commercial lots across Surrey and the Lower Mainland — planned around your municipal height limits and property line, not around ours.
See five complete fencing transformations and two deck renovations.
View the fencing & decking galleryHow a fencing project runs
We start on-site, walking the fence line to check the existing posts (if any are salvageable), confirm the property line where it's in question, and talk through height, material and gate placement. That becomes a written quote before any old fencing comes down. Demo and post removal is the messiest part — old concrete footings often need breaking out, not just pulling.
New posts go in first and get time to cure in their concrete footings before panels or rails are hung — rushing this step is the main reason DIY fences lean within a year. Once posts are set, panels, pickets or rails go up, followed by gate hardware and any staining or sealing.
Height limits and bylaws
Surrey's zoning bylaw sets maximum fence heights that differ by yard (front vs. side vs. rear) and can differ further near corner lots where sightlines matter for traffic safety. We check the applicable limit for your property before quoting a height, rather than building something that has to come back down.
Material for Lower Mainland weather
Cedar and pressure-treated wood both perform well here if the posts are set correctly and water isn't pooling against the base rail. Cedar weathers to a natural grey and takes stain evenly; pressure-treated is more resistant to rot right at grade and costs less up front. For panels facing prevailing wind and rain (typically west and southwest exposures), we'll flag where a slightly heavier post spacing is worth the extra cost.
Timeline
A standard backyard fence — teardown, new posts, panels and a gate — usually runs 2-4 days once posts have had a couple of days to cure. Longer runs, custom gates or working around mature landscaping extend that.
Fencing FAQ
- How tall can my fence be in Surrey?
- City of Surrey zoning bylaws generally cap rear and side yard fences around 1.8m (6 ft) and front yard fences lower, often 1.2m (4 ft), with exceptions near corner lots for sightline reasons. Limits vary by zoning designation, so we check before quoting a height you might not be able to keep.
- Do I need to check the property line before installing a fence?
- It's worth it. Fences built on or over a property line are a common source of neighbour disputes, and moving a fence after the fact costs more than checking first. If you don't have a recent survey, we'll talk through options before we start digging post holes.
- Cedar or pressure-treated for a Surrey backyard?
- Both hold up fine in Lower Mainland rain if the posts are set right, but they age differently. Cedar weathers to a silver-grey and takes stain well; pressure-treated pine is cheaper and more rot-resistant near ground contact but shows its treatment colour longer. We'll walk you through both for your specific fence line and sun exposure.
- How deep do fence posts need to go?
- For a standard 6 ft wood fence we set posts at least 24-30 inches deep in concrete, below the frost line for this region, so they don't heave over winter. Taller fences or exposed, windy sites get deeper footings.
Next Step
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Contact us today to schedule a consultation for your fencing project.