What Decks & Fences Cost in Scarborough (2026 Guide)

Quick Answer — 2026 Scarborough Prices

If you're pricing a project anywhere in Scarborough in 2026, these are the numbers that matter, installed and finished:

Project	Installed Price
Pressure-treated deck	$45–$70 per sq ft — a typical 300 sq ft deck runs $15,000–$20,000
Cedar deck	$60–$90 per sq ft
Composite / PVC deck	$80–$130 per sq ft — a 300 sq ft composite deck with railings can reach $30,000–$40,000
Wood privacy fence (pressure-treated)	$70–$100 per linear ft — a typical 100 ft fence runs $7,000–$10,000
Cedar fence	$90–$120 per linear ft — 100 ft runs $9,000–$12,000
Chain link fence	$30–$60 per linear ft — 100 ft runs $3,000–$6,000

All figures are planning ranges in CAD, installed, before HST. Permits and old-structure removal are extra where noted.

Deck Cost by Size and Material

Prices include materials, labour and standard stairs. They exclude permits, demolition of an existing deck, and premium add-ons like glass railings.

Deck Size	Pressure-Treated	Cedar	Composite	PVC / Premium
Small (100 sq ft)	$6,000–$7,500	$7,500–$9,000	$8,500–$10,000	$9,000–$12,000
Medium (200 sq ft)	$10,000–$12,000	$12,000–$15,000	$14,000–$18,000	$15,000–$20,000
Large (300 sq ft)	$14,500–$18,000	$18,000–$23,000	$22,000–$30,000	$24,000–$32,000
Extra large (400+ sq ft)	$18,000–$30,000	$27,000–$35,000	$32,000–$50,000	$33,000–$65,000

Worked example: a 12×14 ft deck (168 sq ft) in Toronto in 2026 runs roughly $9,500 in pressure-treated with a wood railing, about $15,000 in cedar with aluminum railing, and around $24,000 in capped composite. Add $200–$650 for permits and $300–$500 per set of stairs. See our deck building page for what's included.

Fence Cost by Type

Fence Type	Installed, per linear ft	100 ft of Fence
Pressure-treated wood	$70–$100	$7,000–$10,000
Cedar	$90–$120	$9,000–$12,000
Horizontal board	$100–$140	$10,000–$14,000
Vinyl privacy	$55–$120	$5,500–$12,000
Composite	$90–$160	$9,000–$16,000
Aluminum	$80–$200	$8,000–$20,000
Chain link	$30–$60	$3,000–$6,000

Gates run $300–$1,200 for a walk gate and $600–$1,500 for a double drive gate. Old fence removal and disposal adds $5–$15 per linear foot. Full detail on our fence installation page.

What Pushes the Price Up — and What Keeps It Down

The Part Nobody Budgets For: What's Underneath

Worth saying plainly: the boards are the part everyone budgets for. The footings, ledger connection and framing underneath decide whether the deck is still level in ten years — and they're invisible once the project is finished. In Toronto, footings and fence posts must go below the frost line, a minimum of 48 inches deep in concrete, or freeze-thaw cycles will heave and lean them. When you compare quotes, ask every builder two questions: how deep are your footings, and how is the ledger flashed? The answers separate a deck that lasts decades from one that doesn't.

Permits and Rules in Toronto

Decks attached to the house or more than about 24 inches above grade typically need a City of Toronto building permit ($200–$650 is typical). Most residential fences don't need a permit, but height limits apply — usually 2 metres in side and rear yards, 1 metre in front yards, with extra sightline rules on corner lots — and pool enclosures have their own requirements. Boundary fences between neighbours are generally shared responsibility under Ontario's Line Fences Act, so splitting the cost is normal and expected.

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