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It depends on your city, the fence height and where it goes. In many Bay Area cities a typical side or backyard fence up to about 6–7 feet doesn't need a building permit, while taller fences, fences on top of retaining walls, and some front-yard or corner-lot fences may need a permit or planning review. HOAs often have their own rules too. We check your city's current requirements before we build and can help with the paperwork when a permit is needed.

As a general rule of thumb in many South Bay and Peninsula cities, side and rear yard fences are commonly limited to around 6 feet (sometimes 7–8 feet with lattice or a permit), and front-yard fences to around 3–4 feet. Lower limits usually apply near driveways and street corners so drivers can see. Every city is a little different, so we confirm the limits for your address.

California's "Good Neighbor Fence" law (Civil Code §841) generally presumes neighbors share responsibility for a boundary fence and asks for written notice before the work. That's one reason good-neighbor style fences, which look the same from both sides, are so popular. This isn't legal advice, but we're happy to provide an estimate you can share with your neighbor.

Redwood and cedar are classic, beautiful and naturally rot-resistant. Horizontal slat designs give a modern look. Vinyl is nearly maintenance-free. Wrought iron / ornamental steel offers security and elegance without blocking views, and chain link is the most economical choice for large areas and commercial sites. We'll walk you through cost, look, privacy and upkeep for each option.

Many residential fences take about 1–3 days on site once materials are delivered. Longer runs, custom gates, ornamental iron fabrication and automatic openers can take longer. Your written estimate includes a projected schedule, and we keep you updated if weather or materials change the timeline.

Yes. Removal and disposal of the old fence can be included in your estimate, and we clean up the work area when we're done.

Yes. We build and install driveway gates and can add swing or slide gate operators, keypads and remotes. If you already have a gate, we can assess whether it's a good candidate for automation.

Often, yes. Many Bay Area cities require a building permit for decks above a certain height or attached to the house, and for most patio covers, especially attached ones. Low, freestanding platforms may not. Rules vary by city and HOA, so we check the requirements for your address during the estimate and can help with the permit paperwork.

Redwood and cedar look and feel like natural wood and need periodic cleaning and re-sealing. Composite boards (such as Trex) usually cost more up front but skip the sanding and staining. We'll show you samples and compare cost, look and upkeep for your project.

Price depends on material, height, total linear feet, number of gates, site access, slope and whether an old fence needs removal. The fastest way to get a real number is a free on-site estimate. Send the form below with a rough length and a few photos to get started.

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