Fence Building in Hamilton, Burlington & Oakville

The right fence does a lot of quiet work: privacy from neighbours, security for kids and pets, a clean property line and a finished frame for your yard. Peace Love Landscaping designs and builds custom fences across Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and the Greater Toronto Area, in wood, vinyl and aluminium, built straight, solid and to last.

Our fence building services

• Privacy fences that screen your yard and block sightlines
• Wood and cedar fences in classic and modern horizontal styles
• Vinyl (PVC) fences that never need painting
• Aluminium and metal fences for an open, elegant look
• Pool fencing that meets Ontario safety requirements
• Gates, single, double and custom, to match

Choosing the right fence

The best fence depends on what you want it to do and the look you are after. Wood is warm, classic and flexible in style, from traditional vertical boards to sleek modern horizontal designs, though it needs occasional staining. Vinyl is virtually maintenance-free and stays clean for decades. Aluminium gives an open, upscale look that suits front yards and pools without blocking the view. We help you match the material to your goal, whether that is total privacy, security, curb appeal or pool safety.

Privacy without the prison-wall look

A privacy fence should make your yard feel like a private retreat, not a fenced compound. Good design matters: the right height and style, quality materials, clean post lines, and often planting or a horizontal design to soften it. Because we are a full-service landscaper, we can pair your fence with planting and design so it reads as part of a considered yard, not just a barrier dropped on the property line.

Pool and safety fencing

If you have or are planning a pool, Ontario requires compliant safety fencing with self-closing, self-latching gates. We build pool fencing that meets these requirements while still looking good, so your yard is safe and passes inspection without compromising the design.

What affects the cost

Fence cost depends on the length, the material, the height and style, the number of gates, and site conditions like slope and access. We measure your property, discuss what you want the fence to achieve and provide a clear written quote so there are no surprises.

Property lines and permits

Fences come with practical considerations, property line location, local height rules and, for pools, safety requirements. We help you navigate these so your fence goes in the right place, at a compliant height, and to the required standard. Sorting this out properly up front avoids disputes and re-dos later.

Our process

We start with a free on-site visit to measure, discuss your goals and recommend materials and styles. We provide a written quote, then build, setting posts properly, installing panels straight and true, hanging gates and finishing cleanly. We tidy up fully and leave you with a fence that defines and elevates your property.

Styles and heights

Fence design is about matching the look and height to the job. For full privacy, a solid fence around six feet blocks sightlines and creates a private backyard. For a front yard or to define a boundary without closing it off, a lower picket or open aluminium fence keeps things welcoming. Style matters as much as height: traditional vertical boards suit classic homes, sleek horizontal boards give a modern look that is very popular right now, and lattice tops or decorative post caps add character. We walk you through the options and recommend a style and height that suits your home, your goal and any local height rules.

Gates and hardware that last

Gates are the part of a fence that gets used every day, so they are also the part that fails first when built poorly, sagging, dragging or latches that stop working. We build gates properly, with solid framing, quality hinges and latches, and the right hardware for the job, including self-closing, self-latching gates where pool safety requires them. Whether you need a simple single gate, a wide double gate for backyard access, or a custom design to match a horizontal fence, we make sure it swings true and keeps working for years.

Fencing on slopes and tricky lots

A sloped property changes how a fence is built. There are two main approaches: stepping the fence down the slope in level sections, which gives a crisp, structured look, or racking the panels to follow the grade for a continuous line. The right choice depends on the slope and the style. We also handle lots with tricky access, existing structures, or shared property lines, setting posts correctly so the finished fence is straight, solid and looks deliberate rather than fighting the terrain.

Why choose us for your fence

A fence lives or dies on its posts, and post-setting is exactly where rushed jobs cut corners. We set posts to the proper depth below the frost line and at correct spacing, so your fence stays straight through Ontario winters instead of leaning and heaving within a couple of years. We help you navigate property lines, height rules and pool-safety requirements, build straight and clean, and, because we are a full landscaper, can tie the fence into planting and the rest of your yard so it looks like part of a considered design. As with all our work, it is backed by a workmanship guarantee.

Good fences make good neighbours

A fence sits on or near a shared property line, so a little care up front keeps things friendly. We help you confirm the property line, discuss which side faces out, and build to the agreed height and setback, the small details that prevent disputes later. A well-built, attractive fence benefits both sides of the line, and handling the boundary considerations properly is part of doing the job right. If a fence is shared, we are happy to build it so it looks finished from both directions.

Caring for your fence

How much upkeep a fence needs depends on the material. Vinyl and aluminium are essentially maintenance-free, an occasional wash keeps them looking new. A wood fence will last far longer and look better if it is cleaned and stained or sealed every couple of years, which protects it from the sun and Ontario’s wet-dry cycles. We will tell you exactly what your fence needs, and for wood fences we can advise on the finish that best balances looks and longevity. Either way, a properly built fence on solid posts is a long-term feature, not a short-term fix.

How long a fence takes to build

Most residential fences are built quickly once materials are on hand, often in a day or two for a typical backyard, with larger properties or complex layouts taking longer. Setting posts properly is the part that cannot be rushed, since the posts are what hold everything straight for years. We give you a realistic schedule with your quote and keep the job moving once we start, so your yard is enclosed and finished without a fence project dragging on for weeks.

What a fence does for your property

A fence is one of those features that quietly improves daily life in several ways at once. It gives you privacy, turning an exposed yard into a space where you can relax without feeling watched. It provides security and containment, peace of mind that young children and pets are safe in the yard. It defines your property cleanly and can reduce noise from a busy street or neighbour. And a well-chosen fence simply finishes a yard, framing the lawn and gardens and giving the whole space a sense of order. For many homeowners it is the single change that makes the backyard feel truly theirs.

Fencing for every need

Different parts of a property often call for different fencing, and we can handle it all on one project. A tall solid fence across the back for privacy, a lower decorative fence or none across the front for curb appeal, open aluminium around a pool or a view you want to keep, and gates wherever you need access. We can mix materials and styles sensibly so each runs suits its purpose while the overall look stays coherent. Whether you need to enclose an entire property or just screen one problem sightline, we will design fencing that solves the actual need rather than a one-size-fits-all wall.

Serving Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and the GTA

We serve homeowners across Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Milton, Mississauga and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area.

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