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How much does a new fence cost in Dorchester, ON?

Converted from US national rangeUpdated Prices checked October 20261 source

A new fence costs about CA$2,610 to CA$6,810, typical CA$4,600, using the US national range converted to Canadian dollars. That is HomeAdvisor's US figure ($1,860 to $4,844) at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026), not a survey of Dorchester prices.

Converted to Canadian dollars

Low
CA$2,610
Typical
CA$4,600
High
CA$6,810

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Fence installation cost in Dorchester, ON

Each row says exactly what the figures are and where they come from.

Fence installation cost in Dorchester, ON
EstimateLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Converted to CADCA$2,610CA$4,600CA$6,810US national range × 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026). Not a survey of Dorchester pricesOctober 2026
US national range$1,860$3,276$4,844Per project: typical range of customer-reported installs (about $23 per linear foot on average) (HomeAdvisor)October 2026

Fence installation cost by type or size

US national figures in USD, as published by each source.

Fence installation cost by type or size
Type or sizePrice (USD)Source
100 linear feet$2,300HomeAdvisor
150 linear feet$3,600HomeAdvisor

What drives the cost of a new fence

Dollar figures in this section are US national figures in US dollars.

  1. Length

    Longer fences need more posts, panels and labor.

  2. Height

    Going to eight feet can add 25% to 35%.

  3. Material and style

    Wood, vinyl, aluminum and wrought iron differ widely.

  4. Gates

    Basic side gates start at $150; automated gates cost much more.

  5. Site conditions

    Slopes, rocky ground, stumps and old fence removal add cost; labor is roughly half the total.

Permits and what's included in Dorchester

Fees quoted here are US figures in US dollars; Canadian permit fees are set by your municipality.

Permit note

Many towns require a fence permit, which averages $20 to $60. A land survey ($200 to $545) helps avoid building on the wrong line.

Rules are set locally; confirm with Dorchester’s building department.

What’s usually included

  • Posts set in concrete or gravel
  • Panels or pickets and hardware
  • Installation labor

Scopes vary. Get the scope in writing on every quote.

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Top-ranked fence contractors in Dorchester

The top 3 of 92 fence contractors we rank for Dorchester, ON, by CR Score. Paid placement never changes rank.

  1. #1
    MARINA FENCE INC.
    CR Score 634.9from 80 Google reviews
  2. #2
    Fernhill Fencing
    CR Score 625.0from 129 Google reviews
  3. #3
    Orion Outdoor Living
    CR Score 625.0from 50 Google reviews

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Fence installation cost in Dorchester: questions

How much does a new fence cost in Dorchester, ON?

A new fence costs about CA$2,610 to CA$6,810, typical CA$4,600, using the US national range converted to Canadian dollars. That is HomeAdvisor's US figure ($1,860 to $4,844) at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026), not a survey of Dorchester prices.

Are these prices in Canadian dollars?

Yes, converted. We have no Canadian price survey for this job, so we show the US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada daily rate for October 20, 2026). Local labour, material and tax differences are not reflected.

Do I need a permit for a new fence in Dorchester?

Many towns require a fence permit, which averages $20 to $60. A land survey ($200 to $545) helps avoid building on the wrong line. Rules are set locally, so confirm with Dorchester’s building department. Dollar figures here are US figures in US dollars.

What affects the cost of a new fence?

Length: longer fences need more posts, panels and labor. Height: going to eight feet can add 25% to 35%. Material and style: wood, vinyl, aluminum and wrought iron differ widely. Gates: basic side gates start at $150; automated gates cost much more. Dollar figures here are US figures in US dollars.

How many fence contractors serve Dorchester?

We rank 92 fence contractors for Dorchester, ON by CR Score. Get at least three written quotes for the same scope.

What is usually included in the price?

Posts set in concrete or gravel; Panels or pickets and hardware; Installation labor. Always get the scope in writing on the quote.

Sources

Checked October 2026. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

  1. HomeAdvisor: Fence installation cost · page updated June 20, 2026 · checked October 2026Primary source. Used for: Low, typical and high; prices by length; drivers; permit.
  2. Bank of Canada: Daily exchange rates (USD/CAD) · page updated October 20, 2026Used for: Conversion rate 1.4054 CAD per USD.
These are published estimates converted at a stated exchange rate, checked October 2026. They are not quotes. Typical range shown: CA$2,610 to CA$6,810. Editorial policy

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