Cedar Fencing




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NATURAL, DURABLE, TIMELESS

• Naturally resistant to rot and insects

• Ideal for Vancouver Island’s coastal climate

• Provides strong, dependable privacy

• Durable and long-lasting

• Custom styles and finishes available

• Enhances curb appeal

SECURITY & PEACE OF MIND

• Privacy & Security

• Providing safety and security for your property, children and pets for years to come.

• Made in Canada

Cedar Fence Installation for Vancouver Island Properties

Cedar fencing is one of the most popular choices for Vancouver Island homeowners who want privacy, natural warmth, and a fence that blends beautifully with the landscape. Unlike manufactured materials, cedar has a rich wood grain and classic West Coast appearance that works well with traditional homes, rural properties, gardens, and modern outdoor spaces.

At Preferred Choice Fencing, we install cedar fences designed for real Vancouver Island conditions. From privacy fencing around a backyard to decorative cedar panels along a garden, walkway, or property line, we help homeowners choose a style that fits their property, budget, and long-term maintenance expectations.

 

A professionally installed cedar fence can improve curb appeal, create a safer space for children and pets, reduce visibility from neighbouring properties, and clearly define your outdoor space. Whether you are replacing an older wood fence or planning a new installation, we can help you choose the right cedar fence style for your home.


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Cedar fencing offers natural beauty, long-lasting durability, and dependable privacy for residential and commercial properties. Naturally resistant to rot and insects, cedar performs exceptionally well in Vancouver Island’s coastal climate.

 

We design and install custom cedar fences in a variety of styles, heights, and finishes, serving communities across Central and North Vancouver Island from Mill Bay to Campbell River.


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Cedar Fence Installation Built Around Your Property

Every property has different fencing needs. Some homeowners want full backyard privacy, while others are looking for a decorative cedar fence to frame a garden, define a side yard, or improve curb appeal. Cedar is a flexible material that can be adapted to different layouts, property lines, slopes, and design preferences.

A cedar fence can be built for a clean modern look, a traditional West Coast appearance, or a more decorative finish with lattice details and custom gates. The right design depends on how much privacy you want, how visible the fence will be from the street, whether pets or children will be using the space, and how the fence connects with the rest of your landscaping.

Preferred Choice Fencing helps homeowners choose cedar fence styles that fit both the property and the purpose of the project. Whether you are replacing an aging wood fence, closing in a backyard, adding a matching cedar gate, or upgrading the look of your outdoor space, we can recommend a practical design that looks good and performs well over time.

We install cedar fencing throughout Central and North Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Duncan, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, Mill Bay, and nearby communities.

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Valley

The Valley cedar fence style is a great option for homeowners who want a clean, classic wood fence with a softer visual profile. It works well for front yards, side yards, garden areas, and properties where you want definition without making the space feel closed in.

 

This style offers the warmth of natural cedar while keeping the overall look simple and versatile. It can be paired with a matching cedar gate for a consistent appearance across the property.

Summit

The Summit cedar fence style is designed for homeowners who want a stronger visual statement while still keeping the natural look of wood. Its structured design gives the fence a finished, intentional appearance that can enhance curb appeal and complement a wide range of home styles.

 

Summit cedar fencing is a good fit for backyards, property lines, and outdoor spaces where privacy, strength, and appearance all matter. It provides the classic character of cedar with a more refined look than a basic wood fence.

Diagonal Lattice

Diagonal lattice cedar fencing is ideal when you want privacy without making the yard feel too closed off. The lattice detail adds visual interest, allows some light and airflow, and gives the fence a more decorative finish.

 

This style is especially popular around patios, gardens, seating areas, and backyards where homeowners want a balance of privacy and design. A diagonal lattice top can also help soften the appearance of a taller cedar privacy fence.

Full Privacy

A full privacy cedar fence is the best choice when the goal is maximum screening, security, and separation from neighbouring properties. This style is commonly used for backyards, side yards, pet areas, pools, and outdoor living spaces where privacy is a priority.

 

Full privacy cedar fencing creates a strong visual barrier while still offering the natural warmth of real wood. It is a practical option for homeowners who want to make their yard feel more private, secure, and comfortable.

Where Cedar Fencing Works Best

Cedar fencing is a flexible option for many types of residential properties. It can be used for full backyard privacy, side-yard screening, decorative front-yard fencing, garden enclosures, pet areas, and custom gates.

Homeowners often choose cedar when they want a fence that looks natural and blends with landscaping. It works especially well beside hedges, trees, gardens, rockwork, and other West Coast outdoor features. Cedar can also be stained or sealed to help preserve its colour, or left to weather naturally over time depending on the look you prefer.

For properties with slopes, uneven ground, or unique layouts, cedar fencing can often be customized more easily than some pre-manufactured fence systems. That makes it a strong choice for Vancouver Island yards where grade changes, mature landscaping, and irregular property lines are common.

Cedar Fence Maintenance​

Cedar is naturally durable, but like any real wood fence, it benefits from proper care. Homeowners who want to preserve the original colour of their cedar fence may choose to stain or seal it periodically. Others prefer to let cedar age naturally into a softer silver-grey tone.

Basic cedar fence maintenance includes keeping vegetation trimmed back, clearing soil or mulch away from the bottom of the fence, and checking boards, posts, and gates over time. With quality materials, proper installation, and reasonable maintenance, a cedar fence can remain attractive and functional for many years.

If you are unsure whether cedar, vinyl, metal, aluminum, or composite fencing is the best fit for your property, we can walk you through the pros and cons during your estimate.

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Cedar Fencing FAQs

Is cedar a good fencing material for Vancouver Island?

Yes. Cedar is a popular choice for Vancouver Island because it offers natural beauty, dependable privacy, and good resistance to rot and insects when properly installed and maintained.

Yes. Cedar is one of the best options for privacy fencing. Full privacy cedar panels can help block views from neighbouring properties, sidewalks, lanes, and streets.

Yes. Cedar fencing can be built in different heights, styles, and layouts. Options may include full privacy panels, decorative lattice, custom gates, and designs that work with sloped or uneven ground.

Cedar requires more maintenance than vinyl or metal fencing, but many homeowners choose it because they prefer the look of real wood. Staining or sealing can help preserve the colour, while regular inspections help extend the life of the fence.

Yes. Matching cedar gates are available and can be designed to complement the fence style, height, and layout of your property.

Yes. Cedar is a popular choice for Vancouver Island because it offers natural beauty, dependable privacy, and good resistance to rot and insects when properly installed and maintained.

Yes. Cedar is one of the best options for privacy fencing. Full privacy cedar panels can help block views from neighbouring properties, sidewalks, lanes, and streets.

Yes. Cedar fencing can be built in different heights, styles, and layouts. Options may include full privacy panels, decorative lattice, custom gates, and designs that work with sloped or uneven ground.

Cedar requires more maintenance than vinyl or metal fencing, but many homeowners choose it because they prefer the look of real wood. Staining or sealing can help preserve the colour, while regular inspections help extend the life of the fence.

Yes. Matching cedar gates are available and can be designed to complement the fence style, height, and layout of your property.