A fence is the first thing people see and the last thing you want to think about. We build fences that stay straight, close properly and still look right in ten years. Cedar, pressure-treated, composite, aluminum or a design you've drawn on the back of an envelope — we've built all of it around Sarnia and Lambton County.
Most of our fence work is for homeowners who want privacy from a neighbouring yard, a safe enclosure around a pool, or a replacement for a fence that has started leaning. We also do farm and rural runs, commercial chain link and gates wide enough for a tractor.
What we build
Fencing we build
Privacy fence
Solid boards, 6 or 8 feet, cedar or pressure-treated.
Board-on-board
Overlapping boards so there's no gap when the wood dries out.
Horizontal slat
Modern flat-board look, kiln-dried cedar or composite.
Picket
Traditional front-yard fencing, painted or left to grey.
Chain link
Galvanized or black vinyl-coated, residential and commercial.
Pool enclosure
Built to the municipal pool-enclosure by-law, with self-closing latching gates.
Gates
Single, double and drive-through gates on proper hinges and frames.
Custom designs
Lattice tops, planter boxes, integrated lighting, mixed materials.
Process
How it works
- 01
Free on-site visit
We come out, walk the property, take measurements and talk through what you want. Usually half an hour.
- 02
Design and written quote
You get a layout, a materials list and a fixed price in writing. Everything is itemised so you can see where the money goes.
- 03
Build
A small crew, on site until it's done. We keep the yard tidy at the end of every day and tell you what's happening next.
- 04
Walkthrough and cleanup
We walk it with you, fix anything you flag, haul away the offcuts and rake out the ground behind us.
Detail
Materials and build notes
Posts are the whole job
Around here the frost line means posts need to be in at least four feet, in a properly poured footing with the hole belled at the bottom so frost can't lift it. A fence that leans after two winters almost always has a post problem, not a board problem. We dig, we don't drive.
Cedar vs pressure-treated
Western red cedar is more stable, resists rot naturally and greys out to a soft silver if you leave it. Pressure-treated is cheaper up front and strong, but it moves more as it dries, so board-on-board is the safer pattern. Both last a long time if the framing is right.
Composite and aluminum
Composite panels don't need staining and hold their colour, which suits people who don't want a maintenance job. Aluminum is the right call around pools and on open front yards — it won't rot, and powder-coated black disappears into a landscape better than white vinyl does.
Hardware and fasteners
We use hot-dipped galvanized or stainless fasteners; anything less will bleed rust down cedar within a season. Gate hardware is where cheap fences fail first, so we spend money there — heavy hinges, adjustable tension, latches that still line up after the ground moves.
Property lines and locates
Before we dig we call in locates for gas, hydro and communications — it's free and it's mandatory. If you're not certain where the line runs, get a survey pin located first. Moving a finished fence is an expensive way to settle a disagreement with a neighbour.
Recent work
Fencing we've built
Questions
Frequently asked
- Do I need a permit for a fence in Sarnia?
- Most residential fences don't need a building permit, but they do have to meet the local fence by-law for height — generally 2 metres in a rear or side yard and lower in a front yard. Pool enclosures are the exception: those are regulated and inspected. We check the by-law for your municipality before we quote.
- How long does a fence take?
- A typical residential backyard is two to four days on site, split across post day and board day so the concrete can set. Bigger runs, rural properties and custom gates take longer. We give you the dates in the quote.
- What changes the price?
- Linear feet, height, material, how many gates, how many corners, and what's in the ground. Rock, tree roots, old concrete or an existing fence that has to come out all add labour. Sloped yards need stepped or racked panels, which costs more than a flat run.
- Can you build in the winter?
- Yes, until the ground is frozen hard enough that augering isn't practical. We book winter work around the weather and we'll tell you honestly if it's better to wait until spring than to rush a footing.
- Is there a warranty?
- We warranty our workmanship, and materials carry whatever the manufacturer offers — composite and aluminum usually come with a long product warranty. Wood moves; if a board cups or a gate needs adjusting in the first year, call us and we'll come back.
Where we work
Fencing across Lambton County
We build in these towns every year. Pick yours for local detail.
Free on-site visit
Get a straight price
Send us the basics and we'll book a time to come out. We measure the space, talk through materials and put a written quote in front of you. No charge, no pressure.
Prefer to talk? (519) 541-2468
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