From one bad post to a full rebuild.
Most fence problems in South Surrey start at the ground and work up — a post rots at the base, a section starts to lean, and the panels follow. We repair exactly what has failed: single posts reset in fresh concrete, individual panels and boards replaced in matching western red cedar, gates re-squared and re-hung — or a full tear-out and rebuild when the fence is genuinely done. Either way you get a straight recommendation, one fixed written quote, and the old materials hauled away.
| Post replacement — from $150 | One damaged or rotted post pulled and replaced, set in fresh concrete. The fix behind most leaning fences. |
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| Panel replacement — from $350 | One panel replaced in matching cedar while retaining suitable existing posts. |
| Panel + two posts — from $450 | A single panel installed with two new posts — a complete section, made solid again. |
Typical starting prices with removal, haul-away and cleanup included — not guaranteed fixed quotes. Final pricing depends on access, soil and concrete conditions, fence dimensions and style, surrounding damage and materials. Your exact number is confirmed in a fixed written quote after a site visit. See the full pricing guide.
What South Surrey fences deal with.
South Surrey lots tend to be larger than most of Metro Vancouver's, which means longer fence runs — and more posts that can fail as a fence ages. Staying local means we can usually get out to look within a business day or two.
| Longer runs, more posts | Larger lots mean longer property lines. On an older fence, posts rarely fail all at once — we replace the failed ones and keep the sound run, instead of quoting a full rebuild you may not need. |
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| Surrey's height rules | Repairs generally need no permit, and standard heights are 1.8 m in most yards, 1.2 m in front and street-side yards, and 1.0 m in corner sightline areas. We check anything close to a limit during the quote — the numbers are in our Surrey fence height guide. |
| Shared property lines | Many South Surrey fences sit on the line between neighbours, where repair costs are generally shared. We can produce one fixed written quote both neighbours can review — our guide to who pays for a shared fence in BC covers the details. |
| Matching existing cedar | A repair should disappear into the run. We match height, style and board layout, and new cedar silvers to blend with the weathered boards over a season or two. |
One section replaced, the rest kept.
From a recent Ironwood Grounds job: the old chain-link stretch came out and new board-on-board cedar and a gate went in — while the sound fencing beside it stayed. You only pay for the fence you actually need.
A real Ironwood Grounds project — one section replaced with board-on-board cedar and a new gate; the fence beside it stayed.
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 assesses your fence, does the work, and stands behind it.
- WorkSafeBC insured & covered — proof on request
- Straight repair-or-replace advice — not upselling
- Repairs matched to your existing cedar fence
- Old materials torn out & hauled away
Four steps, one fixed quote.
Look & assess
We walk the fence, find where it is actually failing, and tell you honestly whether it is a repair or a replacement — usually within a business day or two.
Fixed written quote
One clear written quote for the scope we agree on. No hourly rate, no line-item surprises, no pressure to decide on the spot.
The work
Posts reset, panels and boards replaced, gates rebuilt and the line brought back to plumb — old materials hauled away as we go.
Walkthrough
We walk the finished fence with you, check every gate swings and latches clean, and leave the property tidy.
The details, before you ask.
How much does fence repair cost in South Surrey?
Replacing one damaged fence post starts at $150. Replacing one panel while retaining suitable existing posts starts at $350. A single panel installed with two new posts starts at $450 — removal, haul-away and cleanup included. These are typical starting prices, not guaranteed fixed quotes; your exact number is confirmed in a fixed written quote after a site visit.
Can you fix a leaning fence?
Usually, yes. A lean almost always comes from a post that has rotted at the base or heaved out of the ground. We reset or replace the failed posts, re-plumb the line and re-secure the panels — without tearing out the whole fence when it does not need it.
Do I need a permit to repair a fence in South Surrey?
Repairs and standard-height residential fences generally do not need a building permit in Surrey. Height limits still apply — 1.8 m in most yards, 1.2 m in front and street-side yards, 1.0 m in corner sightline areas — and we check anything close to a limit during the quote. Details in our Surrey fence height guide.
The fence is shared with my neighbour — who pays?
In BC, a fence on the property line is generally shared, and each neighbour usually pays half of reasonable repair costs. We can produce one fixed written quote both neighbours can review. Our guide to who pays for a fence between neighbours covers it — general information, not legal advice.
Will the repaired section match my existing fence?
In most cases we match height, style and board layout closely so the repaired section blends into the run. New cedar looks lighter at first and silvers to match over a season or two, or it can be stained to speed that up.
How fast can you come out?
We try to get out quickly, especially for a fence that has come down or is a safety or pet-containment issue. Call (778) 850-1016 and we will set the soonest site visit we can, usually within a business day or two.
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Your fixed written quote, no surprises.
Tell us what is happening with the fence and we will set a site visit — usually within a business day or two — then give you a straight recommendation and one clear written quote.
- Honest repair-or-replace advice
- Old materials hauled away — property left tidy
- WorkSafeBC insured & covered