How Much Does a Privacy Fence Cost in Thunder Bay?

The short answer: a standard wood privacy fence in Thunder Bay runs about $65 to $85 per linear foot, installed. For a typical 100-foot backyard run, that puts most projects between $6,500 and $8,500. Here is what moves that number up or down, and how to get an exact price for your own yard in about two minutes.

What's included in that price

Those per-foot numbers cover the full job for a standard build: on-site measurement and layout, posts set below the frost line, framing, fence boards, hardware, and full site cleanup when we're done. No surprise charges bolted on afterward.

What makes a fence cost more (or less)

• Length. The biggest factor by far. Measure your property line or trace it on our free fence cost estimator to get your footage in seconds.
• Post size. Standard pricing assumes 4x4 posts. Upgrading to 6x6 posts makes a noticeably beefier fence and adds cost per post.
• Sono tubes. Setting posts in concrete form tubes adds material and labour, but it's the strongest footing you can give a fence in our freeze-thaw climate.
• Gates. Each gate adds hardware and build time. Most yards need one or two.
• Terrain and obstructions. Slopes, rock, tree roots, and old fence removal all add time. This is why the final price is always confirmed with a free on-site visit.
• Wood choice. Pressure-treated is the workhorse. Cedar costs more up front and weathers beautifully.

Why Thunder Bay fences cost what they do

Our winters are the real test of a fence. Frost here drives deep into the ground, and a post that isn't set below the frost line will heave, lean, and pull the fence out of square within a few seasons. Building it right means digging deeper and setting posts properly the first time. A cheap fence that fails in three years is the most expensive fence you can buy.

DIY vs. hiring a contractor

A handy homeowner can absolutely build a fence. Budget for a post-hole auger rental, concrete, and a solid week of labour, and be honest with yourself about digging 30-plus post holes to below frost depth. If you'd rather spend that week doing anything else, get a quote first so you know what you're actually saving. Make sure whoever builds it carries liability insurance and WSIB coverage; we carry $2,000,000 in liability and are fully WSIB compliant on every job.

Get your number in two minutes

Trace your fence line on the satellite map with our Thunder Bay fence cost estimator and you'll get an instant budgetary range for your exact footage. When you're ready for a firm price, we'll walk the property with you and confirm it, free, no pressure.