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Privacy fences · London & St. Thomas

Privacy Fences

6 ft pressure-treated privacy fences with tight boards, framed top and bottom with a cap board. Choose Standard, add a lattice top with Premium, or go gap-free with board-on-board.

Privacy fence packages

Privacy fences come in two packages. We don't sell a cheaper privacy fence, because without the frame and cap it looks unfinished and doesn't last.

Pressure-treated privacy fence framed top and bottom with a cap board
Standard · Most popular

Standard Privacy

$75/ft installed$70/ft on runs over 200 ft · walk gate $500 · double gate $1100
  • 6 ft pressure-treated privacy fence
  • Framed top and bottom, top cap board
  • 1x6 boards, 6x6 posts set 4 ft deep
  • 3-year workmanship warranty
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Wood privacy fence with a framed lattice top along a backyard
Premium

Premium Privacy

$95/ft installed$90/ft on runs over 200 ft · walk gate $600 · double gate $1300
  • Everything in Standard, plus:
  • Framed lattice top (about 7 ft total)
  • 5-year workmanship warranty

Lattice pattern shown is one example. Diamond, square and other patterns are available; we'll help you choose at your site visit.

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Want zero gaps? Board-on-board

Overlapping boards, so there's no see-through even after the wood shrinks.

Board-on-board pressure-treated fence with a top cap beside a backyard gazebo
Board-on-Board

Board-on-Board

$80/ft installed$75/ft on runs over 200 ft · walk gate $550 · double gate $1200
  • 6 ft pressure-treated, overlapping boards
  • Framed with top cap board
  • 6x6 posts set 4 ft deep, 8 ft sections
  • 3-year workmanship warranty
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How we build a privacy fence

  • 6x6 posts dug 4 ft deep and set in concrete, 8 ft apart
  • Framed top and bottom rails so every section stays square
  • 1x6 pressure-treated boards fastened tight side by side
  • Cap board along the top to shed water off the board ends
  • Gates framed and braced to match, so they don’t sag

Wood shrinks a little as it dries, so small gaps between privacy boards are normal in the first season. If that bothers you, board-on-board is the fix.

Privacy fence questions

How tall can a privacy fence be?

In London, the Fence By-law allows residential fences up to 2.13 m (7 ft), measured to the top of the fence or posts, whichever is higher. Our standard privacy fence is 6 ft, and the Premium lattice top brings it to about 7 ft. In St. Thomas and other towns, we confirm the limit for your lot at the site visit.

What’s the difference between privacy and board-on-board?

A standard privacy fence has boards fastened tight side by side on one side of the rails. Wood shrinks as it dries, so small gaps can appear over time. Board-on-board overlaps the boards, so there’s no see-through even after the wood shrinks or when you look at an angle.

Which side of the fence faces my neighbour?

With a standard privacy fence, the rails show on one side. Most people keep the finished side facing out, toward the neighbour or street, but it’s your choice. If both sides matter, look at shadowbox or board-on-board.

Can I add a lattice top later?

It’s much easier to build it in from the start, because a lattice top needs longer posts. If you think you might want one, choose Premium or ask us about it at the site visit.

Price your privacy fence

Pick Standard or Premium and see your total, gates and removal included.