Fencing

Timber Fencing

Aluminum Fencing

Iron Fencing

Chain Link Fencing

Cost Scale

Regulations

• For fences over 6.5' in height, a building permit is required

• A fence of any height that is located within the area of Bedford

• A fenced enclosure is required when installing a swimming pool. The fence must be at least 5' high. 

Navigating Neighbours

Option 1 - Building a fence directly on the property line

• Pre-construction agreement: Secure a written agreement with neighboring landowners detailing fence specifications and shared responsibilities.

• Record agreement: Ideally, record this agreement at a local clerk's office to avoid future ownership disputes, should either of the properties change hands.

• Joint ownership without cooperation: The fence becomes jointly owned if built on the property line, even without neighbor cooperation.

• Neighbour obligations: Neighbours must not intentionally damage the fence. They are permitted to paint it but are not required to contribute to costs or maintenance without an agreement.

Option 2 - Building a fence 6 inches away from property line

• Independent construction: Building the fence just inside your property line eliminates the need for neighbor approval for construction or maintenance.

• Neighbour relations: This approach does not guarantee neighbor support for the fence or protect against potential resentment.

Link to Halifax Regional Municipalty By-Law B-201 Property Line Limits