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Enhance Your Property With our Premium Wood Fencing Solutions
Enhance Your Property our Premium Wood Fencing Solutions
At Commence Fence, we understand the importance of a high-quality, durable, and visually appealing fencing solution for your property. That’s why we offer a wide range of wood fencing options to meet your needs, whether it’s for privacy, security, or aesthetics. Our wood fencing not only adds value to your home but also provides a timeless and natural look that complements any property. Read on to discover the benefits of wood fencing and why you should choose Commence Fence as your go-to provider.
Secure your property with a fence that’s as authentic as it is strong. Wood fencing offers the perfect blend of natural warmth and structural resilience, providing the total privacy you need with the rustic look you want. It’s the premier solution for a solid, high-value perimeter that brings both character and comfort to your backyard.
We offer a wide selection of wood fencing styles and custom solutions designed to complement the unique architectural aesthetic of any Ottawa home.
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We build our fences using PostMaster steel posts – a superior alternative to wood. These posts are engineered for long-term durability, resisting wind, rain, snow, and extreme temperatures without warping or cracking. Hidden behind the wood panels, they give you the look you want with the strength you need, backed by a Lifetime Warranty.
At Commence Fence, we prioritize clarity and craftsmanship through every stage of your project. Our straightforward, five-step process is designed to provide Ottawa homeowners with a stress-free experience and a high-quality result that lasts for decades.
We start with a call to understand your needs and discuss a fence solution, along with a preliminary price range. If it makes sense, we schedule an on-site visit to measure, assess the property, and confirm details. After that, we send a quote by email including materials, specifications, and measurements.
Once you approve your quote and provide a deposit, we start preparing your project — including arranging all utility locates. Your project is then added to our production schedule, and your installation is typically booked within 2–6 weeks, depending on the time of year.
We use our signature No-Dig, No-Mess method, driving posts 5 feet into undisturbed soil. This commercial-grade technique is faster and cleaner than digging. Most projects take 2–3 days, leaving your lawn and garden mess free.
After your project is completed and a thorough cleanup is done, we complete a final walkthrough with you to ensure every detail meets our standards for craftsmanship — and your expectations. Our goal is to deliver a finished project that not only meets your needs, but truly exceeds them.
Find clear, honest answers regarding our professional fencing services and signature installation methods in Ottawa. We provide straightforward advice to help you choose the most durable, long-lasting materials for your property.
Wood fencing offers a natural, timeless look and blends beautifully with any landscape. It’s highly customizable in style, height, and design, making it easy to match your home and privacy needs. Wood is also a cost-effective option with a strong upfront value, and when properly installed and maintained, it provides durability, strength, and long-lasting performance.
Our wood fences come with a workmanship warranty that covers installation quality, ensuring the fence is built correctly and securely. Because wood is a natural material, it is not covered against normal aging, weathering, warping, or colour changes.
We use two popular types of wood: Pressure-Treated Pine and Western Red Cedar.
Pressure-Treated Pine: Light brown in color and chemically treated to resist rot, insects, and moisture. Lifespan of 10–20 years. It may move or warp over time and requires regular sealing or staining, but it’s a budget-friendly option.
Western Red Cedar: Richly colored and naturally resistant to rot, insects, and decay. Lifespan of 15–25 years. Less likely to warp or crack, low-maintenance, and offers a premium, long-lasting finish.
Good news! This season, we’ve matched our vinyl fence pricing to wood fencing, so you can enjoy the durability and low maintenance of vinyl at the same price as wood.
Generally, wood fences are less expensive upfront than vinyl. Over time, wood fencing requires regular repairs and maintenance (sealing, staining, or painting).
Yes, wood fences can provide excellent privacy. The best option is a board-on-board style, where overlapping boards create a solid barrier. Keep in mind that over time, natural wood may shrink or warp slightly, which can create small gaps. Proper installation and maintenance help maintain privacy for many years.
The friendly neighbour style is ideal when sharing fence costs, as it looks identical on both sides, keeping both properties visually appealing. However, with any wood fence style, both sides will look great because we use durable PostMaster steel posts covered with wood planks, ensuring a clean, professional appearance on every side.
Wood fences can be installed year-round. At Commence Fence, we use a No-Dig Fence System with PostMaster steel posts driven 4–5 feet deep, well below Ontario’s frost line. This means no messy digging, no concrete, and reliable installation in any season—providing unmatched strength and long-term stability.
Preassembled wood panels are built in advance and installed as full sections, which makes installation faster but offers less flexibility on uneven ground or custom layouts. At Commence Fence, we use separate components—individual boards and rails assembled on-site—allowing for better adjustment to slopes, cleaner transitions, stronger construction, and a more precise, custom fit.
It depends on the condition of your fence. Minor issues like loose boards, small cracks, or localized rot can often be repaired. However, if majority of posts are leaning, multiple sections are rotting, or the fence is structurally unstable, replacement is usually the better long-term solution. We can inspect your fence and recommend the most cost-effective option based on safety, durability, and appearance.
On Average we instal wood fences in 2-3 days, while larger projects may take up to 1 week.
Yes. We always aim for a balanced, professional appearance. For example, if your fence line is 43 feet long and standard panels are 8 feet, we don’t install five full panels and one short 3-foot panel. Instead, we evenly adjust the panel widths—such as installing six panels at approximately 7.1 feet each—so the fence looks uniform and well-proportioned along the entire run.
For sloped or uneven properties, we offer two fencing options: stepped and sloped. A stepped fence is installed in level sections that step up or down with changes in elevation, creating a clean, structured look and working best on steeper slopes. A sloped fence follows the natural contour of the land, with panels installed at an angle so the top of the fence slopes smoothly, making it ideal for gradual slopes.
You can build a fence on the property line in Ottawa only if your neighbour agrees to share ownership and costs. If they don’t consent, the fence must be built fully on your property – ideally with a small setback (about 2 inches) to avoid any encroachment issues. Building on the line means shared responsibility and joint decisions about material, style, colour, and height. Building inside your line keeps full control – and ongoing costs – entirely yours. Always confirm local bylaws and property surveys before building.
We use our signature No Dig – No Mess method.
Instead of digging holes and pouring concrete, we drive each post 5 feet into undisturbed soil — just like commercial pile-driving, but scaled for residential fences. No concrete. No dirt piles. No damage to your lawn or garden. Faster, cleaner installation that lasts for decades
For wood fences we use PostMaster steel posts which combine integrity of steel and beauty of wood, they are a superior alternative to traditional wooden posts, offering long-term durability and weather resistance (withstand winds up to 100 km/h.)
We proudly provide wood fence installation in Ottawa region, including: Barrhaven, Kanata, Stittsville, Carp, Manotick, Richmond, Carleton Place, Greely, Findlay Creek, Orleans, Rockland, Russell, Embrun, Limoges, and Osgoode — a full 60+ km service radius.
Yes! We offer full removal and disposal services, so you don’t need to hire a separate contractor. Our team will safely take down your old fence and prepare the site for your new installation.
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