Fence Construction

At McNic HOLES Post, Fence & Deck, we provide professional fence construction services to enhance the privacy, security, and curb appeal of your property. Whether you need a new fence installation, a replacement, or an upgrade, our skilled team is here to deliver high-quality, custom-built fences tailored to your needs.

A fence is only as good as its posts

We came to fence building from post hole digging, not the other way round, and it shows in how we build. The posts go in first, to 42 inches where ground conditions allow, set in high quality concrete, aligned and plumb down the whole run. Everything after that is carpentry on a line that is already true.

That order matters because a fence almost never fails at the boards. It fails when a shallow post lifts through a Simcoe County winter and pulls the rail with it, or when a gate post that was not set deep enough starts to lean and the gate stops latching. Boards you can replace in an afternoon. A post line you cannot.

Our Process

Custom fence design

We work with you to design a fence that suits your property’s aesthetics, purpose, and budget. Whether you’re looking for a traditional wood fence, modern composite, or a durable chain-link option, we offer a wide variety of materials and styles to match your vision.

Site preparation & planning

Our team handles all the necessary planning and preparation, assessing the landscape, and determining the best placement for your fence. We make sure everything is in order before starting construction.

Fence installation

With attention to detail and skilled craftsmanship, we build and install your fence with precision. From digging post holes and setting posts in concrete to attaching rails and boards, we ensure your fence is sturdy, plumb, and built to last.

Gate installation

We also offer custom gate installation, adding convenience and functionality to your fenced area. Whether it’s a standard gate or a custom design, we’ll ensure it fits seamlessly with the rest of your fence.

Fences we build

• Wood privacy fence, board on board, spaced picket or full privacy, in pressure treated or cedar
• Composite fence, for a low maintenance run that keeps its colour
• Chain link, residential and commercial, including dog runs and pool surrounds
• Decorative and semi privacy fence, lattice topped, horizontal board and picket
• Gates, single, double and custom widths, hung on posts set for the load they will carry

We work in wood, composite and chain link. If you want the posts only and your own crew for the boards, that is our post hole digging service.

Before you build, check the by-law

Fence height is set by the municipality, not the province, and it changes across the county. In Barrie, rear and side yard fences are generally capped around 1.8 metres and front yard fences around 1.2 metres under the City’s zoning by-law. Wasaga Beach, Springwater and the rest of Simcoe County each set their own.

Most residential fences at a standard height do not need a building permit. Pool enclosures are the exception and normally do. Corner lots and anything near a sight triangle at a driveway or intersection also have their own rules.

We will tell you what we see on your property, but the final word is your municipality’s, so confirm heights and setbacks with them before we set the line. It is a five minute phone call that saves a very expensive rebuild.