Fences · Stittsville, ON
Fence installation in Stittsville
Fences for Stittsville yards, from the older streets near Stittsville Main Street to new lots in Fairwinds, Hartsmere and the Fernbank area. About 37% of the ground around Poole Creek is mapped as surface bedrock, so post holes are planned for rock.
- Wood posts
- Wood boards
- Board-on-board panels
- Lattice top
The local picture
Fences in Stittsville
The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority maps about 37% of the Poole Creek catchment as bedrock at the surface, and almost a third as soft organic deposits around the Goulbourn Wetland. One fence line can cross both. Each post hole is dug and checked, and a post that meets rock is anchored differently, with you told first.
Many Stittsville lots are new and still follow their original grading plan. The fence is set so water keeps moving along the swales that carry it off the yard. For a pool or hot tub, City of Ottawa pool enclosure rules apply, with a permit even when the yard is already fenced.
Fence contractor for Stittsville, old and new
Old Stittsville to Blackstone, Deer Run and Jackson Trails
Korvex Construction builds wood privacy fences and gates and replaces old fences in Stittsville, in Old Stittsville around Carp Road and Hazeldean Road and in newer neighbourhoods such as Fairwinds, Hartsmere, Blackstone, Deer Run and Jackson Trails. The free on-site estimate comes first and the written quote follows it. Book it by calling or texting 613-880-7679.
Stittsville lies in the former Goulbourn Township, which joined Ottawa in 2001. Goulbourn’s fence by-law was repealed when Ottawa’s Fence By-law 2003-462 took effect on January 1, 2004, and every new fence here follows the Ottawa rules.
Fences that came with the subdivision
Along roads, parks, ponds and the trail
Where the City required a fence as a condition of subdivision approval, the by-law’s height limits do not apply to it. Before a fence like that is replaced, moved or changed in height, we check what applies to it, because the approval may set what it has to be.
Stittsville’s stretch of the Trans-Canada Trail follows the old rail line along Abbott Street East. A backyard fence beside public land the City owns, such as a trail, a park or a pond block, stays on the owner’s side of the line, since the by-law bars fences on City property.
Fence height on a stepped yard
How the by-law measures when one side is higher
Height is measured from the grade at the base of the fence. Where the ground is higher on one side, the by-law measures from the higher grade to the top. Grade here means the finished level of the ground next to the fence, with artificial berms and embankments left out.
On a new lot where your yard sits above the neighbour’s, or below it, that rule decides how tall the panels can be. Seen from the lower yard, a fence measured from the higher side can stand taller than 213 cm. We measure the ground on both sides at the site visit before panel height is chosen.
At the site visit
What we check on a lot in Stittsville
- 01
Which side of the line is higher, yours or the neighbour’s
- 02
Whether the existing fence was a condition of the subdivision
- 03
Public land behind the yard: trail, park or pond
- 04
Shallow rock at the corner and gate posts
- 05
Gate width for a lawn tractor or a garden trailer
- 06
Buried lines, located before the auger starts
What we plan around
Local conditions in Stittsville
Each point links to the public source it was checked against. At the site visit we check how it applies to your lot.
- Shallow bedrock
About 37% of the Poole Creek catchment is mapped as bedrock at the surface. Post holes and footings can meet rock at shallow depth.
How we build it
How we build a fence that stays straight
A fence is only as straight as the posts holding it, so most of the work happens below the ground.
- Layout
We mark the line with you before digging. A survey plan settles it where the boundary is unclear.
- Locates
Buried utility lines are located before any post hole is dug.
- Post holes
Augered, so each post sits in firm, undisturbed ground.
- Line and level
Every post checked for plumb and height, so the top reads as one line.
- Boards and lattice topFastened to the rails once every post is plumb and in line.Fastened to the framing
- Rails and postsRails tie the posts together and carry the weight of the boards.Checked level
- Post footingType and depth chosen for your soil and frost conditions.Bearing on firm ground
- Native soilOttawa clay holds water, which makes frost lift worse. We check it as we dig.To firm ground
Projects
Fences we have built
Recent jobs from across Ottawa.
Reviews
What homeowners say about our fence work
Quoted as written on Facebook and HomeStars. All reviews
“Did awesome work! had them repair a leany fence and they were on time, cheap and super professional”
Josh Cohen-Collier · Leaning fence repaired
“Vlad and his partner did a terrific job repairing our sagging wood fence, giving it a new life, for a very reasonable price. They communicated clearly and professionally at every stage of the process, they completed the job in a timely manner, and their work was top notch. Highly recommended!”
Geoffrey Robinson · Wood fence repair · Ottawa
“They installed new fence posts and were creative in reinstalling the panels that were old and past their prime. Vladyslav and his partner are efficient, reliable and their work is reasonably priced. They are pleasant to deal with and good at communicating the details of the job. I highly recommend them.”
HomeStars user · Fence posts replaced · Nepean
FAQ
Fences in Stittsville: common questions
Our backyard is higher than the neighbour’s. How is fence height measured?
Under the City of Ottawa fence by-law, height is measured from the grade at the base of the fence, and where the two sides differ it is measured from the higher grade. In a Stittsville side or rear yard the limit is 213 cm. We measure both sides at the site visit before choosing panel height.
The builder put up the fence behind our yard. Can we replace it?
Start by finding out why it is there. Where the City required that fence as a condition of subdivision approval, the by-law’s height limits do not apply to it, and the approval may set what it has to be. We check what applies before the old fence comes out.
Can a fence cross a swale?
Yes, as long as water keeps moving along the swale. City of Ottawa guidance expects swales to stay open, so the posts and the bottom of the fence are set to leave the water its path. We look at the grading plan with you at the site visit.
What happens if you hit rock digging fence posts?
We adjust how that post is anchored and tell you before changing the plan. About 37% of the Poole Creek catchment around Stittsville is mapped as bedrock at the surface, so a post or footing hole can meet rock at shallow depth.
Does a new pool or hot tub need a special fence?
Yes. City of Ottawa pool enclosure rules apply to pools, ponds and hot tubs that can hold 600 mm of water or more, and a permit is needed even when the yard is already fenced. We check what applies to your property before planning the fence.
Why is my fence leaning?
Almost always because the posts have moved. In Ottawa clay, wet soil around a post freezes, lifts it and settles back unevenly each spring, and wood at ground level rots faster in soil that stays damp. Korvex checks the posts first: sound posts can be straightened, and posts that are rotted or loose along the run need replacing.
Book a free fence estimate in Stittsville
Tell us what you want built and send a few photos. We come out, look at what sits under the job, and give you the scope and the price in writing.