A leaning fence after a windy Toronto spring is one of those jobs where the wrong hire costs you twice. Between them, the fencing contractors on this page have earned 780 Google reviews, and four of the five sit at 4.9 stars or better, so the real decision here is less about quality and more about scope: railings versus posts versus a full privacy fence.
Short answer: For most Toronto homeowners, Art Metal Workshop is the strongest all-around pick at 4.9 stars across 243 reviews, known for custom railings, gates and fences in steel, aluminum and glass. If you specifically need posts set fast, Citywide Post Hole Digging (4.9, 200 reviews) specializes in that exact job. Expect a basic residential fence installation to run from a few hundred dollars for repairs to several thousand for a full new fence line.
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Art Metal Workshop - Railings, Gates, Fences
4.9★★★★★243 Google reviews
Art Metal Workshop designs, fabricates and installs railings, gates and fences in steel, aluminum and glass out of its Etobicoke shop, serving Toronto and the wider GTA. The company markets itself as an in-house design-and-build operation, meaning the same team draws the plans, welds the metal and installs on site rather than farming out pieces. Beyond fencing, its scope runs to security grills, glass railings and even Corten steel garden edging, which shows up in its reviews as much as fencing does.
What people praise
- Reviewers repeatedly single out fast, professional email responses when something needs fixing after install
- Custom work praised for precision, from a 48-foot exterior railing on a stone stairway to security grills built to exact measurements
- Repeat customers describe hiring the team for a second and third project
- Owner replies personally to nearly every review, which reviewers note as a sign of accountability
Worth knowing
- Best known for railings and metalwork rather than wood or vinyl fencing, so ask early if you want a specific material
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Rating breakdown96% 5-star
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Our take: The volume and consistency here (234 of 243 reviews are five stars) make this the safe first call for anything metal, glass or custom, and it ranks first on that combination of rating and review base.
📍41 Chauncey Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2Z2
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Citywide Post Hole Digging
4.9★★★★★200 Google reviews
Citywide Post Hole Digging is a Thornhill-based contractor that specializes in exactly what its name says: post holes, deck footings, helical piles and bollards, plus the fence installation and deck construction that follows from them. It positions itself as the company you call when a DIY deck or fence project needs the ground-work done right, bringing its own equipment to each job.
What people praise
- Reviewers highlight speed, with 14-post jobs completed in under two hours
- Praised for calling ahead, arriving on time, and using levels to check every post
- A landscaping firm in the reviews describes hiring them specifically for large footing work on a commercial pavilion
- No hidden costs mentioned by multiple reviewers
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Rating breakdown98% 5-star
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Our take: At 4.9 stars across 200 reviews with a five-star share of 98%, this is the pick when the job is really about getting posts and footings right, whether or not you need the fence itself built.
📍8 Cedar Ave, Thornhill, ON L3T 3M5
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Top Quality Decks And Fences
4.9★★★★★128 Google reviews
Top Quality Decks And Fences is a Scarborough-based deck and fence company run by Sheldon, serving Scarborough, East York, Thornhill, Ajax, Pickering, North York and the surrounding area. The company builds custom cedar gates, replaces damaged fence posts, and constructs full fence lines and decks, and reviewers consistently name Sheldon directly as the point of contact from quote through completion.
What people praise
- A custom cedar privacy gate is described as exceeding expectations on fit, finish and hardware detail
- Praised for fast turnaround on repairs, including replacing loose posts and reattaching leaning fence panels in a single visit
- Competitive, clearly communicated quotes come up in multiple reviews
- Clean job sites after completion, including dump runs for old material
Worth knowing
- A one-person-led operation by the sound of the reviews, so scheduling can take a few weeks during busy season
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Rating breakdown98% 5-star
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Our take: Strong 4.9-star rating on 128 reviews, though the base is smaller than the top two names, which is reflected in a more moderate confidence score. Still a safe call for gate work and targeted repairs.
📍10 Gordonridge Pl Unit # 107, Scarborough, ON M1K 4H6
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Mr. Fencee Inc.
4.6★★★★★141 Google reviews
Mr. Fencee is an Etobicoke-based fence installer offering wood, vinyl, metal and chain-link fencing plus deck installation across Toronto and the GTA, for both residential and commercial properties. Its site emphasizes a lifetime warranty and describes itself as covering everything from privacy fences to high-security commercial chain-link and steel barriers.
What people praise
- Reviewers describe straight, tidy fence lines and professional crews for standard installs
- Handles a wide range of materials in one shop, useful if you are comparing wood against vinyl against metal
Worth knowing
- Several detailed reviews describe slow or absent follow-up on warranty repair requests after installation
- One review flags wood quality issues within months of a new fence going up
- Worth confirming warranty terms and response times in writing before signing
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Rating breakdown86% 5-star
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Our take: At 141 reviews and a 4.6 rating, it still ranks well on volume, but the honest read on the negative reviews is that after-sale follow-through is the thing to press on before you book.
📍409 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3K8
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Maple Rails And Fences Corp
4.9★★★★★68 Google reviews
Maple Rails And Fences is a Richmond Hill company covering fencing, decks, gates, railings, retaining walls and excavation work, run day to day by Lior and his crew. Reviewers describe custom design conversations before work begins, including adjustments for wind exposure and post spacing, which points to a company willing to problem-solve rather than install a stock layout.
What people praise
- A reviewer describes switching from 3 thin posts to 5 thicker ones with a shadow-box design after Lior flagged a wind-exposure issue
- Jobs consistently described as finishing in a half day to two days
- Efficient cleanup and setup praised across several reviews
- Reasonable pricing mentioned specifically by more than one customer
Worth knowing
- The smallest review base of the five here, so the track record is real but still building
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Rating breakdown97% 5-star
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Our take: A 4.9-star rating with an early-stage confidence score. Worth a call if the other four are booked out, and the design-forward approach reviewers describe stands out.
📍173 Felix Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3M8
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We start from each contractor’s live Google rating, the number of customers who have actually left a review, how recently those reviews were posted, and how complete their public listing is (site, phone, hours). Rating and review volume both carry real weight, so a company with fewer but glowing reviews can still rank behind one with a deep, consistent track record. No business can pay to change these numbers; a paid placement only ever buys a badge, never a better score.
How much does a fence installation cost in Toronto? (2026)
Fencing costs in Toronto move with material, fence length, gate count and whether posts need to go through frost-depth footings. Metal and custom railing work tends to price per linear foot plus fabrication time, while wood and chain-link jobs price more on material and labor per foot. None of the businesses on this page publish a rate card, so treat any figure below as general guidance rather than a quote you can hold anyone to.
Serving all of Toronto and the GTA
The contractors here collectively cover Etobicoke, Scarborough, North York, East York, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and reach out to Ajax, Pickering and Muskoka cottage country for larger projects. If you’re searching for a fencing contractor near me in Toronto, most of these companies quote based on your address regardless of which corner of the GTA you’re in, so it’s worth calling more than one for a comparison even if your neighbourhood isn’t listed by name.
What to ask before you hire a fencing contractor
- Do you pull permits for fence height and boundary placement where required?
- What’s your warranty on posts, gates and hardware, and how do you handle a warranty call?
- Do you set posts below frost line, and how deep for this soil?
- Can you give me a written quote broken down by materials and labor?
- How long from signed quote to install during your busy season?
- Who cleans up and hauls away the old fence?
Frequently asked questions
Are these rankings paid?
No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.
How did you choose these fencing contractors?
We pulled every fencing-related business Google surfaces for Toronto, then ranked by real rating, review volume, how recently customers reviewed them, and how complete their public listing is.
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this page periodically. Ratings and review counts here were verified in July 2026.
Do fencing contractors in Toronto handle permits?
Many do, but not all. Ask directly, since permit requirements vary by fence height, material and whether the fence sits on a shared property line.
What’s the difference between a fence contractor and a railing contractor?
A railing contractor like Art Metal Workshop often does interior and exterior metal and glass railings alongside fencing, while a dedicated fence contractor may focus more narrowly on wood, vinyl or chain-link fence lines.
The bottom line
For most Toronto homeowners, Art Metal Workshop is the safest default given its scale of reviews and near-perfect rating. If your job is really about digging and setting posts correctly before a fence goes up, call Citywide Post Hole Digging directly. Either way, get at least two written quotes before you sign anything.
