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Professional Advice for Fence & Deck Projects in Barrie, Ontario

Not sure how deep your deck footings need to be? Wondering how many posts you'll need for that fence? Confused about helical piles, sono tubes, or local code requirements?

Before you start your project — get advice from the pros at Post Holes Plus.

With 32+ years in business, proprietary installation methods, and unmatched local knowledge, we offer straightforward, experience-based guidance that helps homeowners and contractors get it right the first time.

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Why Get Advice from Post Holes Plus?

We don’t just drill holes and pour cement — we know the why, the how deep, the code requirements, and the contractor shortcuts to avoid.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Experience That Translates to Smarter Builds: Over three decades of installing posts, decks, footings, and fencing means we’ve seen — and fixed — just about every mistake in the book.

Local Knowledge of Barrie’s Soil & Frost Line: We know what works in our local clay, rocky terrain, and Ontario winters. It’s not the same as what works elsewhere.

Practical, Contractor-Level Insight: We work with homeowners, DIYers, and full-time builders. Whether you need material suggestions or structural insights — we speak your language.

Save Time, Money & Redo Work: Good advice upfront can prevent failed inspections, wasted concrete, or footings in the wrong place.

What Kind of Professional Advice Can We Offer?

Here’s what people call us about before they build:

Footing Requirements

Size, spacing, depth
Which sono tubes to buy
Local frost line guidance

Fence Planning

You’ll need to:

How to calculate post count
How to lay out corners and gates
Best wood types for Ontario weather

Deck & Pergola Prep

What drawings inspectors want
Saddle options and bracket prep
Structural tips for long-term stability

Helical Pile Considerations

When piles are required over concrete
What size pile to use (P1, P2, P3)
When you’ll need engineered drawings

Layout Help & Marking Guidelines

How to mark corners, spacing, and gates
Tips to ensure everything is square
Mistakes to avoid before we arrive

Who This Service is For

Homeowners & DIYers – Not sure where to start? We’ll guide you.

Contractors – Need a second opinion before quoting a project? We’ll back you up.

Deck Designers – Want to ensure your structural plan will fly with local code? Call us.

How to Get Our Professional Advice

Call Us – Speak with one of our experienced project leads

Send Us Your Plans – Email your drawing, sketch, or permit outline

Ask a Question – Get practical, specific advice by phone or email

Book a Site Visit – Available in Barrie and nearby service areas

Why Choose Post Holes Plus

32 Years of Experience

Custom concrete blend mixed on-site

Proprietary equipment for faster, cleaner installs

No subcontractors — fully trained, in-house crews

5-Year Guarantee on workmanship and post heaving

Locally owned & operated in Barrie

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Areas We Serve

We proudly serve:

Barrie, ON, Canada

Essa, ON, Canada

Springwater, ON, Canada

Newmarket, ON, Canada

Bradford, ON, Canada

New Tecumseth, ON, Canada

Wasaga Beach, ON, Canada

Stayner, ON, Canada

Aurora, ON, Canada

Innisfil, ON, Canada

Georgina, ON, Canada

We also travel outside this core area for an additional fee.

FAQs – Getting Professional Advice

Is there a fee for advice?
For most projects, no. We offer free guidance when you’re planning a service we provide. Site visits or in-depth consulting may include a fee.
Can you help me design my fence or footing layout?
Yes — we can help you understand how to lay out spacing, mark gate locations, and calculate materials.
Will you come to my property?
Yes, in our service area. For more complex jobs, site visits are available by appointment.
What if I’m just looking for a ballpark quote?
Call us! We’ll walk through your specs and give you an honest, informed estimate.

testimonials

Real People: Real Reviews

"So fast and professional"

So fast and professional would definitely recommend. Thanks so much.

Darlene C

"Very professional"

Forget about the rest … Very professional great to work with. Will definitely…

Forget about the rest ... Very professional great to work with. Will definitely use again.

Todd C

"Really good work"

Best ppl out there best prices and really good work thanks for doing…

Best ppl out there best prices and really good work thanks for doing the post for me will definitely use them agian

Damian M

"Got the post in perfectly"

Guys are great and did a very professional job, got the post in…

Guys are great and did a very professional job, got the post in perfectly in no time with little mess.

DG M

"Great workmanship"

Great customer service, great workmanship. Would definitely use them again and highly recommend…

Great customer service, great workmanship. Would definitely use them again and highly recommend them

Brenda W

"Great Company"

Great Company, Awesome people and Perfect work. 100% recommended.

Laleh K

"Drill and pour my footings"

Post holes plus is very organized,professional and an exceptional crew to get the…

Post holes plus is very organized,professional and an exceptional crew to get the job done, was very pleased on their work and how quick they were to get in and out to drill and pour my footings, Thanks guys

Lisa A

"Fence posts done"

Just got my fence posts done and these guys are fantastic. Honest, efficient…

Just got my fence posts done and these guys are fantastic. Honest, efficient and very reasonably priced, would highly recommend to any and everyone.

Sebastian P

"Very knowledgeable"

Very professional, reasonable and left my yard the same way they found it.…

Very professional, reasonable and left my yard the same way they found it. I found them very knowledgeable and they always returned my calls. Would recommend to anyone. Thanks.

Sue R

"Showed up on time"

Can’t speak highly enough about the team! Showed up on time and paid…

Can't speak highly enough about the team! Showed up on time and paid what we were quoted. We will definitely be using their service again in the future.

Michael S

"Fast and efficient"

Very happy with the work they did today, fast and efficient. They arrived…

Very happy with the work they did today, fast and efficient. They arrived when they said. Would definitely use this company again.

L H

"Finished 51 post holes"

I highly recommend Post Holes Plus Barrie/Essa. The crew was great, answered all…

I highly recommend Post Holes Plus Barrie/Essa. The crew was great, answered all questions, and finished 51 post holes in an afternoon with threatening weather in the area.

Wayne S

"Great experience"

Post Holes Plus, what a great company to work with. It was at…

Post Holes Plus, what a great company to work with. It was at great experience for us at Clearwater Irrigation working with them.

Chris L

"Thanks for the great job!"

Post holes plus Barrie strikes again! They called ahead, were on time, The…

Post holes plus Barrie strikes again! They called ahead, were on time, The boys went right to work, and before I knew it they were done. Couldn't ask for better service. Thanks for the great job!

"Rebuild a fence"

I had to rebuild a fence that was put in by a “friend”…

I had to rebuild a fence that was put in by a "friend" under a year ago. These guys came over, marked it out and were done within an hour and a half! I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you so much.

"Organized and efficient"

I would like to thank Shelbie and Rob and their amazing team. They…

I would like to thank Shelbie and Rob and their amazing team. They are so organized and efficient. They make it look easy. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top notch job.

Jeremy V

"Amazing job!"

We just had our posts put in and the crew did an amazing…

We just had our posts put in and the crew did an amazing job! They were very friendly and took the time to do the job properly ! I would highly recommend this company ! Thank you again

Jacquie H

"Great crew"

Our property has some challenges for digging, but they got the job done.…

Our property has some challenges for digging, but they got the job done. Fantastic job. Fast and efficient! Great crew. Thank you!

Nicole M

"Fence posts"

I’ve used post holes plus twice for my fence posts. They are awesome!!…

I've used post holes plus twice for my fence posts. They are awesome!! Quick, professional and very well priced! Would recommend.

Andrew B

"True professionals"

Post holes plus was my first and only call. These guys are true…

Post holes plus was my first and only call. These guys are true professionals, from the first phone call to the last post they were a pleasure to deal with. I would recommend them 100%

Bryan F

"Quick response"

I didn’t actually book with this company but had contacted them via Facebook…

I didn't actually book with this company but had contacted them via Facebook messenger. I received a quick response back and even some recommendations for other jobs I have one done. Would highly recommend contacting them for all your fencing needs!

Matt W

"Kind, patient and professional"

I honestly cant say enough about this team. My experience from start to…

I honestly cant say enough about this team. My experience from start to finish was nothing short of fantastic. Liz went above and beyond to guide me through the process and the team where so kind, patient and professional. Highly recommend!

Amanda H

"Replace a few posts after a wind storm"

This company is awesome. We had to replace a few posts after a…

This company is awesome. We had to replace a few posts after a wind storm. They did a great job and were able to schedule us in quickly. Thanks again!

Kenneth A

"Stellar job"

Thanks to Jason & his team for stellar job. We kind of threw…

Thanks to Jason & his team for stellar job. We kind of threw in an extra request the he took in his stride by coming back another day. Also a shout out to his lovely wife who handles all the phone calls, such a lovely gal.

Wendy W

"Super accommodating"

They were super accommodating. Would recommend them to my friends 100%! Thanks again…

They were super accommodating. Would recommend them to my friends 100%! Thanks again for all your help!

Transcend A

"Dig the holes"

Robert and his team went over and above to provide a white glove…

Robert and his team went over and above to provide a white glove service. They quoted to dig the holes with an auger but because of the conditions that were presented last minute, they dug the holes by hand. Robert is very skilled at what he does and I couldn’t imagine using anyone else.

Je F

"Great team work"

I was very impressed with this company from start to finish. Very professional,…

I was very impressed with this company from start to finish. Very professional, great team work amongst the team, what a great Crew! Very competitive pricing and I was surprised at how quickly it was completed! Thank you Post Holes Plus BARRIE and ESSA!

Elaine C

"Post hole set up and date set ups"

From customer services to workmanship 5 star! I called to get a quote…

From customer services to workmanship 5 star! I called to get a quote for fence post and talked to Shelbie. She was more then happy to go over all the services they had to offer and quick to put it all in a e-mail. From that point the service continued, to line servy, post hole set up and date set ups. On the day they put in the post the team was on time, fast to set up and very professional to deal with. I look forward to working with them again. Give them a call you will not be disappointed.

Michael M

"Posts installed quickly"

Post Holes Plus got our posts installed quickly and for a fair price.…

Post Holes Plus got our posts installed quickly and for a fair price. They even set us up with Jamie and Charlie @ Fenced Up, who completed the project. Our fence turned out great and these guys were a pleasure to deal with. We are very happy with how the fence turned out and how smooth the experience was. We would recommend both of these companies to anyone looking to get a fence put up.

Nick P

"Digging 64 holes"

Robert and his crew ( Adam, Justin, Charlie ) were fantastic, knowledgeable and…

Robert and his crew ( Adam, Justin, Charlie ) were fantastic, knowledgeable and courteous. Showed up on time and got right to it, digging 64 holes through some tough clay with no complaints in harsh heat and humidity. The work was excellent, fence posts are straight as an arrow. I'm a bit of a stickler when it comes to my lawn and there was no visible damage other then the expected bent grass. Highly recommended!! A+

Peter R

"Fence installed by their team"

Post Holes Plus were very quick to respond to my inquiry. Excellent customer…

Post Holes Plus were very quick to respond to my inquiry. Excellent customer service. We had a fence installed by their team and it looks great we were very impressed with the quality and timely installation. Would absolutely recommend Post Holes Plus to anyone.

Sarah P

"Quick and efficient"

The guys came in this morning and got right to work. They were…

The guys came in this morning and got right to work. They were pleasant and well mannered. They did an amazing job, quick and efficient. They made very little mess considering all of the rain we received the past couple of days. I would recommend them without question or a worry.

Onofrio D

"Very efficient, experienced and knowledgeable"

Would recommend the Barrie team. Very efficient, experienced and knowledgeable. The team arrived…

Would recommend the Barrie team. Very efficient, experienced and knowledgeable. The team arrived on time and immediately came out of the truck with organized precision! Jason even took the time to talk with me about another area of the yard and helped us fence around our 200 year old Spruce tree, too! Thank you to your entire time. Barbara Ireland

Barbara I

"Very well- organized and professional"

An absolutely perfect experience. The job was completed as planned. The boss and…

An absolutely perfect experience. The job was completed as planned. The boss and his crew are very well- organized and professional. This is the most economical way to get you post holes dug. AND the ladies in the office provided the best of customer service. They will get my next job for sure. Thanks PHP!

Grayley M

"Great service from start to finish"

Happy customer! Great service from start to finish. Professional, prompt and helpful. Highly…

Happy customer! Great service from start to finish. Professional, prompt and helpful. Highly recommended.

Crystal J

"Excellent work"

Amazing job completed in really challenging terrain, they worked so hard and did…

Amazing job completed in really challenging terrain, they worked so hard and did excellent work. Would 100% recommend!

Derek B

"Dig and set our fence posts"

We had the crew from Post Holes Plus out to our house to…

We had the crew from Post Holes Plus out to our house to dig and set our fence posts. Our rural property is about 3/4 acre, so fencing the whole back yard was not a small job. The crew from Post Holes Plus arrived early, worked efficiently, and got the job done quickly and beautifully. Even over some rough terrain, the posts were perfectly aligned and our fence looks great. We would highly recommend Robert and his crew for any fencing or desk post needs.

Lyss A

"Awesome from start to finish"

Post holes plus was awesome, from start to finish. The receptionist is very…

Post holes plus was awesome, from start to finish. The receptionist is very detail oriented and when the guys come to put the posts in they are quick and efficient. This is our second time using this company and we would definitely recommend them to anyone.

Lyall & Lori D

"Extremely reliable, prompt and efficient"

Post Holes Plus Barrie Essa were extremely reliable, prompt and efficient and always…

Post Holes Plus Barrie Essa were extremely reliable, prompt and efficient and always returned phone calls. The crew was courteous, informative and gave us exactly the service that we were looking for. The entire organization went above and beyond and we would have no problems recommending their service to anyone.

Michael E

"Efficient, professional, knowledgeable"

Post Holes Plus Barrie are courteous, respond very quickly to requests for quotes…

Post Holes Plus Barrie are courteous, respond very quickly to requests for quotes and are competitively priced. Their team is efficient, professional, knowledgeable, and the work they did was very high quality and beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend Robert and his team to everyone!

Annette R

"Service was way above expectation"

Post Holes Plus are the real deal!!! Although they are incredibly busy, which…

Post Holes Plus are the real deal!!! Although they are incredibly busy, which I only know because of the sheer number of posts holes/fences they've done in our neighbourhood, the service was way ABOVE expectation. They fit us in very quickly. The communication was excellent. The actual service and professionalism was great. We had some hiccups (NOT due to Post Holes) and they jumped in and handled it effortlessly. The estimated price versus final cost was bang on. I cannot recommend them enough.

Aeron P

"10 posts in and done within about 2.5 hours"

Great experience from start to finish. Post Holes Plus was very easy to…

Great experience from start to finish. Post Holes Plus was very easy to deal with. They came out and looked at the job and gave us lots of helpful advice. They arrived when they said they would, and had our 10 posts in and done within about 2.5 hours. Much less time and hassle than we thought it would be. Price quoted was price paid and more than fair. Will definitely be calling again for Phase 2!

FM Heating & Air Conditioning

"Second time I have hired Post Holes Plus"

This is the second time I have hired Post Holes Plus. I was…

This is the second time I have hired Post Holes Plus. I was really impressed both times they came out. When they came 5 guys got out and immediately went to work, each one with a task. They were very professional and quick and within 1 hour 15 min all 13 posts set up perfectly. I highly recommend these guys. Thanks Post Holes Plus for another great job.

Greg P

"Fence building project"

Post Holes Plus were incredibly professional and courteous. Right from initial contact to…

Post Holes Plus were incredibly professional and courteous. Right from initial contact to the final project getting completed, the company was terrific. They really did do everything they could to accommodate the needs of my fence building project, they were very flexible with scheduling and execution. I would highly recommend them for all fence/deck projects!

Laura B

"Fence completed over two seasons"

Charles and his team were outstanding with us. We had our fence completed…

Charles and his team were outstanding with us. We had our fence completed over two seasons and we kept the dialog going over both years. We can't recommend his professionalism and honesty enough.

Marasco F

"Quality of work are fantastic"

This is the 2nd time we have used Post Holes Plus Barrie/Essa. They…

This is the 2nd time we have used Post Holes Plus Barrie/Essa. They are prompt calling you when they promise to. Their prices and quality of work are fantastic! They know what they are doing and that's why we continue to use them! No price surprises, the ladies in the office are on point, good size crew, great trailer setup, all of it! Need posts put in? call this crew and they will not disappoint!

JT S

"Dig footings for my deck"

Professional all the way! When I needed to dig footings for my deck,…

Professional all the way! When I needed to dig footings for my deck, I called two companies to see who would respond. Post Holes Plus was the first to return my call. They called me back the same day, the other company called back a day or two later. The person on the phone was really easy to work with. She explained everything I needed to know and have ready up front. Since I had some of the work done we were able to negotiate a price based on what remained. I booked two appointments - one to dig and one to return and pour the footings. They continued to be in touch with me as the appointment dates came up. They showed up on time, both times. Each person in the crew was polite and respectful. They worked carefully and quickly and gave my project a level of extra attention I didn't expect. The final price was what we agreed on when I booked the job. I'm glad I called and only wish I would have called them sooner.

Dwayne F

"Completed the job"

We had our post holes dug about 1.5 weeks ago. We teamed up…

We had our post holes dug about 1.5 weeks ago. We teamed up with 3 other neighbors and the team at post holes plus arrived in the morning and left later that afternoon after completing the entire job. Great group of guys, very friendly and professional. They completed the job without ruining our grass and with no stress to us. Wonderful experience and we will be contacting them again soon for our deck footings.

Miss Kells R

"Support brackets for the 6X6 cedar support posts"

Rob and his crew did a great job drilling the post holes for…

Rob and his crew did a great job drilling the post holes for my cedar deck and when it came to filling all the sono tubes with cement, I was away that day so they offered to position the support brackets for the 6X6 cedar support posts for me as well! I would definitely recommend Post Holes Plus to anyone as they are timely, efficient, friendly and communicate very well before, during and after the job is complete! Well done team!

Brian E

"Rebuilding our deck"

Post Holes Plus reached out to our family to offer assistance in rebuilding…

Post Holes Plus reached out to our family to offer assistance in rebuilding our deck after the contractor we originally hired built one that was dangerous and had to come down, then took off with our money. They are very professional and worked quickly and with precision to place the footings for our new deck. I would highly recommend their work, it is night and day in comparison to the original. They passed the building inspection no problems and were in and out quickly with little mess considering the amount of dirt that had to come up! Thank you again!!!

Michelle B

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