Board-on-board, built to stand.
We design and build western red cedar fences and gates the proper way: board-on-board construction that stays private as the cedar dries and moves, posts set in concrete, capped tops, black metal hardware and hidden fasteners. Every White Rock build starts with an on-site visit to measure the run and talk through height, grade and lot lines — then you get one fixed written quote. That number is the number you pay, with gates, grade and old-fence removal included.
| Board-on-board cedar | Boards overlap on alternating sides of the rail, so no gaps open as the cedar dries. Full privacy, finished from both sides. |
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| Posts set to last | Posts set in concrete and capped, with the line stepped or raked to your grade — the part of the fence you never see is the part that keeps it standing. |
| Coastal-grade hardware | Black metal hardware and hidden, corrosion-resistant fasteners — chosen for wind and salt air off Semiahmoo Bay. |
Wondering what moves the price? Length, height, grade, gates and old-fence removal are the big ones — the cedar fence cost guide walks through all seven factors.
What White Rock fences deal with.
White Rock is hillside country — sloped lots, ocean exposure, and a municipality with its own rulebook. All three shape how a fence should be designed, and all three get checked during your quote.
| Hillside lots | Much of White Rock steps down toward the water. We step or rake the fence line to your grade so every panel sits clean — and where a fence meets a retaining wall, we check how combined height is measured before we build. |
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| Ocean exposure | Wind and salt air off Semiahmoo Bay are harder on fasteners and hardware than on the cedar itself. Corrosion-resistant black hardware and hidden fasteners are standard on our builds, not an upgrade. |
| White Rock's own rules | White Rock is a separate city from Surrey and sets its own fence height and placement rules — confirm current requirements with the City of White Rock. We flag anything close to a limit during the quote. |
| Shared property lines | A fence on the line between neighbours is generally shared in BC. We can produce one fixed written quote both neighbours can review — details in our guide to who pays for a shared fence in BC. |
The old fence out, cedar in.
From a recent Ironwood Grounds job: an aging backyard line replaced with board-on-board western red cedar and a matched gate — measured on site, quoted in writing, then built by hand.
A real Ironwood Grounds project — the old fence out, board-on-board cedar and a new gate in.
Built by someone who answers the phone.
Ironwood Grounds is a small, owner-run operation on the Peninsula — not a rotating crew of subcontractors. You deal with the person who quotes your job, builds it, and stands behind it.
- WorkSafeBC insured & covered — proof on request
- Board-on-board cedar, black hardware, hidden fasteners
- Written workmanship warranty on installed work
- Old fence torn out & hauled away
Four steps, one fixed quote.
Consult & measure
We walk your property, measure the run, and talk through height, grade, and lot lines — usually within one business day of your request.
Fixed written quote
One clear written price for the whole job. No hourly rate, no line-item surprises, no pressure to decide on the spot.
The build
Western red cedar, board by board, capped and squared — posts set to last, and the old fencing hauled away.
Warranty & walkthrough
We walk the finished line with you, and installed work carries a written workmanship warranty. We stay reachable after the job is done.
The details, before you ask.
How much does a cedar fence cost in White Rock?
Every property is different — length, height, grade, gates and old-fence removal all move the number. Rather than quote a rate, we do an on-site visit and hand you a fixed written quote: the exact number you pay, never an hourly rate. Our cedar fence cost guide walks through what drives the price.
What are White Rock's fence height rules?
White Rock is its own municipality and sets its own fence height and placement rules — they are not identical to Surrey's. Confirm current requirements with the City of White Rock before building; we flag anything close to a limit during the quote.
How does ocean exposure affect a cedar fence?
Wind and salt air are harder on fasteners and hardware than on the cedar itself — western red cedar naturally resists rot and insects in this climate. We build with corrosion-resistant black hardware and hidden fasteners, and set posts in concrete so the run stands up to coastal weather.
Can you build on a sloped lot?
Yes — hillside lots are normal in White Rock. We step or rake the fence to your grade so panels sit clean, and where a fence meets a retaining wall we check how the municipality measures combined height before we build.
What is board-on-board fencing?
Boards overlap on alternating sides of the rail, leaving no gaps as the cedar dries and moves. Full privacy, finished from both sides, and solid where a single-layer fence would open up over time.
How soon can you start?
We usually book two to three weeks out. It starts with an on-site visit to measure and discuss the design, followed by a fixed written quote — once you approve it, the price is locked and we schedule the build.
Related guides & services.
Your fixed written quote, no surprises.
Tell us a little about the property and we will set a site visit — usually within one business day — then put one clear written price in your hands.
- No hourly rates — one fixed written price
- Written workmanship warranty on installed work
- WorkSafeBC insured & covered