Fence & Deck Builders in North Vancouver
Pillar Fence & Deck builds new wood fences, decks and custom gates for homes in North Vancouver, and repairs the ones worth keeping. We come to you.
What we build in North Vancouver
Fence Building & Repairs
Custom wooden fences, privacy fencing, replacements, post repairs and panel repairs.
Deck Building & Repairs
New wood and composite decks, full deck replacements, board replacement and deck repairs.
Custom Gates & Repairs
Wooden garden gates, entry gates, new installations, replacements, hardware and alignment repairs.
Rot Repair & Small Outdoor Builds
Wood rot repair, trim and fascia, outdoor steps and handrails, and small builds like screens and planters.
North Vancouver fence rules
North Vancouver is two municipalities, the City and the District. In the City of North Vancouver, fences on one- and two-unit lots follow these limits:
- Up to 1.22 m (4 ft) anywhere on the lot.
- Up to 1.83 m (6 ft) behind the front face of the house.
- Anything over 0.91 m (3 ft) must stay out of the 4.57 m (15 ft) corner sight area at street and lane intersections.
- Fences must sit entirely on your own property.
Source: City of North Vancouver accessory structure handout. Checked October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the City before you build.
North Vancouver deck permits
In the District of North Vancouver, decks under 2 ft (600 mm) high, and detached decks under 108 sq ft (10 m²), do not need a building permit.
- A detached deck higher than 2 ft needs a permit and must be sited like an accessory building.
- An attached deck higher than 2 ft needs a permit and counts toward the house's setbacks.
Source: District of North Vancouver: Building decks in single family zones. Checked October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the City before you build.
North Vancouver questions
How tall can a fence be in North Vancouver?
Up to 1.22 m (4 ft) anywhere on the lot. Up to 1.83 m (6 ft) behind the front face of the house.
Do I need a permit to build a deck in North Vancouver?
In the District of North Vancouver, decks under 2 ft (600 mm) high, and detached decks under 108 sq ft (10 m²), do not need a building permit.
Planning a project in North Vancouver?
New build or repair, send a short description and a few photos. We reply with next steps and, where photos are enough, a realistic price range.