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Wood vs. Vinyl Fence Cost: What Calgary Homeowners Actually Pay
If you're comparing wood vs vinyl fence cost for a Calgary backyard, vinyl runs roughly $60–$90 per linear foot installed versus $55–$95 for wood (pressure-treated at the low end, cedar at the high end) — vinyl isn't automatically the pricier choice the way it's often assumed to be, and the real gap shows up in maintenance, not the install quote.
How much does a wood fence cost per linear foot in Calgary?
Pressure-treated wood runs $55–$85 per linear foot installed; a cedar privacy fence runs $75–$95, and premium cedar can run $80–$110+.
Verified against Alberta Elite Construction's 2026 Calgary fence pricing guide, checked August 2026.
How much does a vinyl fence cost per linear foot in Calgary?
$60–$90 per linear foot installed, per the same source above — though a second Calgary-focused source (Calgary Construction Network, dated April 2026) puts it lower, at $35–$65. That's real source variance, not a typo; see the note below rather than treating either number as the single truth.
Verified against Calgary Construction Network, checked August 2026 — this source also states quality vinyl installation "will last 20-30 years in Calgary's challenging climate."
Side by side
| Material | Cost per linear foot (installed) | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated wood | $55–$85 | Staining/sealing every 1–2 years |
| Cedar (privacy) | $75–$95 | Staining/sealing every 1–2 years |
| Premium cedar | $80–$110+ | Staining/sealing every 1–2 years |
| Vinyl | $60–$90 (one source: $35–$65) | Occasional washing, no staining |
Why do the two vinyl estimates differ by $25/ft?
Not clear from either source directly — panel quality (reinforced rails, steel inserts vs. entry-level) and site conditions (post spacing, footing depth) both move the number, and the two sources don't break out which scenario their range assumes. Treat both as a starting range, not a quote — the same way our deck material guide handled its own two-source cost gap.
Which one actually costs less over time?
Vinyl's higher (or comparable) upfront cost is offset by not needing the staining or sealing wood requires every 1–2 years — the same maintenance gap already covered on our Calgary fence builders page for the full material lineup, including chain link and ornamental metal.
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