Fences that stay straight after twenty winters.
Wood, vinyl, ornamental iron and chain link fences across Peterborough and the Kawarthas, with every post set below the frost line.
Free estimates. Mon–Sat, 8am–6pm. Building fences here since 2003.
Pick the fence for the job.
Privacy, pets, a pool or a view. Every fence is priced per foot, and you get yours in writing after a free on-site visit.
Fences we’ve built.
Real photos from jobs around Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
Three questions for any fence quote.
The cheapest quote that skips frost depth is the most expensive fence you’ll ever buy. Ask everyone these, us included.
- How deep do the posts go?
- Our answer: Below the frost line, about 4 feet around Peterborough and deeper in wet ground, with concrete around every structural post.
- What exactly is included, in writing?
- Our answer: Material and labour per foot, gates and extras, on paper after a free on-site visit, before anyone picks up a shovel.
- Who checks the bylaws and the utilities?
- Our answer: We check the fence height and pool enclosure rules for your address at the estimate, and underground utilities are located before any digging.
In our customers’ words.
Read more reviews“We just had a fence installed and it was a good experience from start to finish. Initially we got excellent advice on the type of fencing and where it should be placed. The crew arrived on time at the day agreed upon. They were fast, efficient and cleaned up after themselves. Throughout the process they kept us involved and were a pleasure to interact with. I have no problem heartily recommending Durable Fence.”
“Durable came and installed a fence for us last week. They came within one week of receiving our estimate. Arrived as advertised (timely) despite poor weather forecast. They were polite, came to the door and introduced their team, highly efficient and took pride in their work. We are very happy with our new fence and would highly recommend them. 5 stars for sure.”
“We just had a wrought iron fence installed at our cottage by Rich and his team at Durable Fence. The guys did a fabulous job and worked extremely hard to get the fence installed in a matter of two days! They took great pride in their work and did a great job in communicating every step of the process with us just to ensure that we were happy at the end of the day. I highly recommend Rich and his team for any fence work you need done.”
From Lakefield rock to Cobourg lake wind.
Every town puts something different into the ground. Each page covers the local bylaws and what we build most there.
- PeterboroughCity of Peterborough
- CobourgNorthumberland County
- LindsayCity of Kawartha Lakes
- LakefieldSelwyn Township, Peterborough County
- CampbellfordTrent Hills, Northumberland County
- NorwoodAsphodel-Norwood, Peterborough County
- HavelockHavelock-Belmont-Methuen, Peterborough County
- OmemeeCity of Kawartha Lakes
Which fence will actually hold your dog?
The best dog fence is one your dog can't dig under, climb over or chew through. On most Kawartha properties that means chain link with a buried edge or a properly built wood privacy run, sized bigger than most people expect and fitted with chew-proof hardware.
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How tall can your fence be in Peterborough?
How tall a fence can be depends on your town, your yard and whether you're on a corner. Cobourg allows 0.75 m out front and 1.8 m near rear and side lot lines, and Selwyn and Asphodel-Norwood allow about 1 m out front and 1.8 to 2 m out back. We check the current by-law for your address at the free estimate.
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Pool fence rules: what inspectors actually check
Pool enclosure rules are set town by town. Around here the minimum height is 1.2 m (4 ft) in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Selwyn and Asphodel-Norwood, and 1.83 m (6 ft) in Cobourg, with self-closing, self-latching gates. Here is what each town asks for and what inspectors check, so opening day stays on schedule.
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Spring books up fast.
Get your free on-site estimate now and have the price in writing before the ground thaws.