Get Expert Input Before You Dig, Build, or Buy Materials
Professional Advice for Fence & Deck Projects in Barrie, ON & Surrounding Areas
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.
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:
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
How to Get Our Professional Advice
Areas We Serve
We proudly serve:
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
"Fence Posts"
We recently had fence posts installed by Post Holes Plus in Barrie. From…
We recently had fence posts installed by Post Holes Plus in Barrie. From the initial inquiry to the end of their work everything went smoothly and easily. They provided an estimate, approximate time of when the work will be done, and did everything on time. Quality was great, posts were quickly installed, all perfectly lined up and leveled. Good job and thank you!
Read MoreVolga P
"dig, set and install 50 6x6 fence posts"
I had the crew from post holes plus come out to dig, set…
I had the crew from post holes plus come out to dig, set and install 50 6x6 fence posts last week and they blew me away with the amount of professionalism, knowledge and precise measurements ensuring all the posts were level, Inline and perfect for my fence boards to be installed. Thanks for everything guys!
Read MoreJesse W
"Install of our helical piles"
The team at post holes plus was great to work with from start…
The team at post holes plus was great to work with from start to finish. Communication via email and phone was excellent. Quick turn around from our first conversation to install of our helical piles. We had an issue with the install that was more than likely my, the homeowner, doing BUT post holes plus came through and made it right!! Great people to work with and would recommend to anyone looking for people that stand behind their work!!
Read MoreAmanda P
"Installing our fence posts nice"
Another great job by Post Holes Plus! They scheduled us quickly, great communication…
Another great job by Post Holes Plus! They scheduled us quickly, great communication throughout the process. Arrived on time and did a great job installing our fence posts nice and straight. Very competitive price too. We are looking forward to a few more projects with Post Holes Plus in the future!
Read MoreRachel D
"Deck & fence posts"
Quality work ! Quality workers! They were in & out in less than…
Quality work ! Quality workers! They were in & out in less than 2 hours of doing 18 holes dug & set posts ! Great booking process & an amazing price on wood bought through them. Will definitely be using them for all deck & fence posts
Read MoreChristian Z
"Backyard fence posts"
We just recently had Post Holes Plus install our backyard fence posts and…
We just recently had Post Holes Plus install our backyard fence posts and they fulfilled all they promised and exceeded our expectations. The crew was polite, friendly and very hard working. Their rates are competitive and workmanship is excellent. We would highly recommend them to anyone!
Read MoreHeather
"Happy with their service"
I have used Post Holes Plus several times now. I couldn’t be more…
I have used Post Holes Plus several times now. I couldn’t be more happy with their service and their process. From the order to the payment, I’ve had seamless experiences. They have always gone above and beyond for me and my neighbors. Thank you for what you do and I know we will be ordering again soon! Cheers!
Read MoreGlenn T
"Fast, friendly, and professional!"
Fast, friendly, and professional! The crew arrived on time and quickly completed the…
Fast, friendly, and professional! The crew arrived on time and quickly completed the job. I'm never killing myself drilling and setting my own posts ever again. I wouldn't think twice about recommending them to a friend. Great job.
Read MoreGord D
"Professional approach"
We used Post Holes Plus last year and we were so pleased with…
We used Post Holes Plus last year and we were so pleased with their Professional approach to our requirements, that we had them come back for another project today. Here again, I can't say enough how pleased we are with their work and pricing. Highly recommend.
Read MoreSteve M
"Dig and pour six deck footings"
Rob and his team were a pleasure to work with !! Had them…
Rob and his team were a pleasure to work with !! Had them come out to dig and pour six deck footings, they we on time , efficient and tidy . We are very pleased with their work ! Will definitely be using them for any future projects and would recommend to anyone who needs tough work done right!! Thank you !!
Read MoreNancy M
"Old fence replacement"
You get what you pay for and Post Holes Plus is worth the…
You get what you pay for and Post Holes Plus is worth the money! The crew did a fantastic job on our 30 plus year old fence replacement. Quality materials and workmanship. Definitely recommend!
Read MoreMark
"Did the footings for our patio"
They did 3 of our fences (great job with them) Just did the…
They did 3 of our fences (great job with them) Just did the footings for our patio. There was an issue with them that happened. We were told they needed to be removed and done again. We spoke a bit about it and they came right back over at their cost to rip them out and replace them. They even gave me new saddles and helped pay for the sonotubes. I am very thankful that they fixed it and in such short notice.
Read MoreAmanda M
"Completed the 8 holes within 1.5 hours"
I called for a quote and left a message. I received a call…
I called for a quote and left a message. I received a call back within 2 hours. Gave me a full explanation of their services, their prices and expectations. Booked a date with them for 8 post holes, they verified 2 days in advance and showed up on the job site as promised. They had a full crew and completed the 8 holes within 1.5 hours. They completed all the work to code (building inspector came the next day) and return two days later to pour the concrete. Extremely easy to work with and outstanding communication along the way. A better than average experience. I just hope that they will not heave overtime :) Thanks, Two years have passed and still in ground without heaving! Great work.
Read MoreKevin H
"Did an impeccable job on our fence"
Jason and his team did an impeccable job on our fence. The price…
Jason and his team did an impeccable job on our fence. The price quoted was what we paid with no surprises. From customer service to on job dedication, Post Holes Plus was a joy to work with. A great bunch of guys. Great job! Would highly recommend.
Read MoreML S
"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!!!
Read MoreMichelle B
"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!
Read MoreBrian E
"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.
Read MoreMiss Kells R
"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.
Read MoreDwayne 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!
Read MoreJT S
"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.
Read MoreMarasco F
"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!
Read MoreLaura B
"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.
Read MoreGreg 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!
Read MoreFM Heating & Air Conditioning
"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.
Read MoreAeron P
"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!
Read MoreAnnette R
"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.
Read MoreMichael E
"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.
Read MoreLyall & Lori D
"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.
Read MoreLyss A
"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!
Read MoreDerek B
"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.
Read MoreCrystal J
"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!
Read MoreGrayley M
"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
Read MoreBarbara I
"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.
Read MoreOnofrio D
"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.
Read MoreSarah 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+
Read MorePeter R
"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.
Read MoreNick P
"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.
Read MoreMichael M
"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!
Read MoreElaine C
"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.
Read MoreJe F
"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!
Read MoreTranscend 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.
Read MoreWendy W
"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!
Read MoreKenneth A
"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!
Read MoreAmanda H
"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!
Read MoreMatt W
"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%
Read MoreBryan F
"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.
Read MoreAndrew B
"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!
Read MoreNicole M
"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
Read MoreJacquie H
"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.
Read MoreJeremy V
"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.
Read MoreDL
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