Sacramento Fence Installation, Repair, and Replacement
We’re a licensed, bonded, and insured local fence company with a Sacramento office on Fair Oaks Boulevard, and we build, repair, and replace fencing for homes and commercial property across the city.
Fantastic Fence installs wood fence, vinyl fence, ornamental iron, Durabond steel, chain link, pool safety fencing, and automated gates throughout Sacramento, CA. We hold California CSLB License #979657, we’re licensed, bonded, and insured the way a Sacramento fence contractor should be, and we’ve earned over 1,000 five-star reviews doing it. Every Sacramento fence project comes with flat pricing, zero hidden fees, and a written guarantee: the job isn’t finished until you give the thumbs up.
Our Sacramento office is at 3626 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Suite #126. If you’re looking for a fence company in Sacramento that answers the phone, call (916) 248-5518 or Book Online and we’ll set up your free fence estimate.
Fencing Services and Premium Materials We Install Across Sacramento, CA
Residential and commercial fence work under one locally owned company: repair, replace, and installation, plus gates and automated access. We stock quality materials for each category and spec them for this climate, not a catalog average. Whatever your fencing needs look like, here’s what we build most often in Sacramento.
Wood Fence Installation and Replacement
A wood fence gives you natural beauty and real privacy at an affordable price, which is why it’s still the most common fence on Sacramento property lines. The classic shared-line build is the good neighbor fence, finished so both sides look intentional. Wood needs periodic staining or sealing in a valley climate this sunny, or it decays and sun-bleaches. Board-on-board and dog-ear styles both work well here, and a custom fence with a lattice top or a horizontal layout is easy enough to build when the architecture calls for it. If you’re tired of wood posts that lean, ask about Bolt-Up Hidden Steel Posts: the clean look of wood with steel strength underneath, and real lasting durability where the post meets the ground.
Vinyl Fence Installation for Low-Maintenance Privacy
Vinyl fencing is the low-maintenance choice: it won’t rot, won’t fade, and never needs staining. It resists weather well, and in Sacramento heat the UV-resistant rating matters, since lower-grade vinyl can crack under relentless sun. A vinyl fence built from thicker wall extrusions with reinforced gate posts holds its line far better than the thin stuff, which is why we’re picky about what we install. It’s a strong fit in North Natomas and other newer subdivisions where HOA architectural review favors a uniform, tidy finish.
Ornamental Iron Fencing and Aluminum Fencing
Ornamental iron fencing adds strength and timeless beauty without blocking the view. Open pickets suit street-facing yards in older neighborhoods where you want definition rather than a wall. Sacramento allows decorative open wrought iron or tubular-steel fencing up to 6 feet in front-yard and street-side-yard setback areas, which gives you more height than solid materials get there. Aluminum fencing is the lighter-weight cousin: it won’t rust at all, powder-coats cleanly in black or bronze, and stays visually appealing around pools and side yards. Any metal fencing needs a rust-inhibiting finish for lasting durability, and we spec it that way.
Durabond Steel and Security Fencing
Durabond steel is our strongest option: high-security, sleek, and built to shrug off impact. Commercial property owners choose it for perimeter security, and homeowners choose it when they want something that won’t need attention for a very long time. Once it’s installed, maintenance is close to nothing.
Chain Link Fencing for Homes and Commercial Property
Chain link fencing is affordable and practical for side yards, work yards, dog runs, and commercial perimeters. Galvanized frames add rust resistance through Sacramento’s wet winters, and black vinyl-coated chain link reads as a thin black silhouette that nearly disappears against landscaping if you want the function without the industrial look. Mesh gauge and top-rail sizing are what separate a chain link fence that stays taut from one that bows after a few years. Plan placement carefully: Sacramento prohibits chain link and woven-wire fences within residential front-yard and street-side-yard setback areas, so we’ll show you where it can and can’t go.
Pool Safety Fence Installation
A pool safety fence with a self-closing, self-latching gate is the single best barrier between a curious child and open water. Latch height, gate swing direction, and gap spacing all matter, and all of them get checked before we build. Co-founder Steve Kempster spent 20 years in pool safety fencing before Fantastic Fence existed, and that experience shapes how we build every barrier. Pool barrier requirements change by jurisdiction, so we confirm current local requirements for your address before we quote.
Gates, Security Gates, and Automated Gate Openers
Custom gates improve both access and security, and we build them to match the fence rather than bolt on as an afterthought. Gate installation and service covers gate openers, keypads, LOOP sensors, automated slide gates and swing gates, and solar powered gate openers for residential driveways and commercial entries.
Fence Repair, Fence Post Replacement, and Retaining Walls
We repair storm-damaged panels, leaning fence posts, sagging gates, and failing sections, and we build retaining walls where grade requires one. Often an existing fence that looks finished only needs three posts replaced and the gate re-hung. Yes, we take the small jobs. A single leaning post or a gate that won’t latch deserves the same amazing job as a full perimeter.
Commercial, Agricultural, and Temporary Fencing
Commercial fencing, dumpster enclosures, fence post replacement, and access control for property managers, plus agricultural fencing for large properties and livestock containment. Temporary fencing works well for short-term projects that need fast deployment and a clean removal afterward.
Not sure which material is the perfect fence for your property? Picking the right fence is exactly what the free estimate is for. Want a rough number before you talk to anyone? Try our Fence Price Calculator, then call when you’re ready for a real figure.
Why Sacramento Homeowners and Property Managers Choose Our Local Top Fence Company
Because this company was built by a homeowner who got burned. Dominic Vella hired a couple of fence companies to replace fencing at his property and got unreturned calls, dirty job sites, and crews that couldn’t be bothered to show up on time. In 2011 he and Steve Kempster started Fantastic Fence on a simple premise: answer the phone, show up, do the work properly, charge fairly. Fourteen years later, that’s still the whole business model, and great service here still means those same four things.
Today we’re a Sacramento fence company with crews building beautiful fences across the Sacramento region and the rest of our Northern California service footprint. Here’s the proof stack behind it:
- Licensed, bonded, and insured. California CSLB License #979657. Workers’ compensation coverage is mandatory for California companies with employees, and ours is in place, so a crew injury on your Sacramento property is never your exposure.
- Approximately 35 background-checked W-2 employees across three offices. Our own people, not day labor, with nearly zero staff turnover.
- Flat pricing and zero hidden fees in a detailed written estimate. Vague verbal numbers are how homeowners get surprised. Ours spells out demolition, haul-away, gates, and cleanup before anyone digs.
- A written guarantee covering our great workmanship, with the job not finished until you give the thumbs up.
- Great communication from first contact to final walkthrough. A real office team, and exceptional customer service when you call back with a question months later.
- Thorough clean-up on every fencing job. We understand we’re guests on your property, so we clear the entire area and leave it the way we found it.
- Over 1,000 five-star reviews and BBB accreditation.
- Financing available for Sacramento-region residents.
Before you hire any fence company, read local reviews and look specifically at recent fence projects near you: whether the crew finished, whether it cleaned up, whether the final bill matched the estimate. That’s the test we’re comfortable being measured against.
A well-built fence also does quiet work for your property value and curb appeal, which is worth remembering when you’re comparing a quick patch against a proper fence replacement. Property managers tend to run the same math on a commercial property, where a failing perimeter becomes a liability conversation fast.
Ready to see real numbers for your property? Get a Free Fence Estimate.
How Your Sacramento Fence Installation Works, Start to Finish
Four steps, and a person answers the phone at step one.
- 1. Call us or Book Online. Our office team schedules your free estimate at a time that works for you, and you get a confirmation, not silence.
- 2. Free on-site estimate. We measure the runs, walk the property line with you so there’s no dispute later over a shared boundary, check zoning and HOA requirements, and confirm whether your parcel is governed by the City. You leave with a written, flat-price scope covering demolition, haul-away, gates, and cleanup. No hourly guessing.
- 3. Scheduling and prep. We call 811 for utility marking before any digging, handle permits where they’re required, and confirm materials and gate hardware with you.
- 4. Installation and walkthrough. Our own background-checked W-2 crew sets posts and panels, cleans the site fully, and walks the finished product with you. Every line on the scope gets a check mark, and you approve it, or we’re not done.
Timing depends on the job. A short, simple run with good access can go up in as little as six hours, and we close that kind of job quickly when the site is ready. Longer runs, demolition, gates, concrete curing, or winter weather stretch things out. We give you a real schedule after the site visit and then work to hit it in a timely manner, rather than a citywide promise we can’t keep.
What Your Fence Project in Sacramento Actually Involves
Sacramento isn’t one fence market. The housing stock, the code, and the ground under the posts all change depending on where you are.
Neighborhoods and housing stock
East Sacramento and the Fabulous Forties, generally between 38th and 46th streets from J Street to Folsom Boulevard, bring period architecture, mature trees, alley access, and front yards that stay visible from the street. Material matching matters there more than catalog choice, and a short run of wrought iron often reads better than a solid panel. Oak Park, bounded roughly by Stockton Boulevard, Franklin Boulevard, 14th Avenue, and Broadway, mixes eras, so repair and like-for-like replacement are often the right call. South Land Park Hills includes a documented group of 48 Mid-Century Modern and California Ranch-influenced Eichler homes built in 1955 and 1956, where open sight lines mean design review carries real weight. North Natomas built out rapidly after its 1994 Community Plan and is predominantly suburban single-family housing, which usually means HOA review, privacy fencing, side gates, and pool safety fencing.
Height limits and permits
Fences not over 7 feet high are exempt from a City of Sacramento building permit, though they remain subject to Planning Division standards and special-district exceptions. A residential fence in the front yard or street-side yard is generally limited to 4 feet, with decorative open wrought iron or tubular-steel allowed up to 6 feet. Rear and interior side yards are generally limited to 6 feet, and 8 feet may be allowed where the property line abuts a school, park, alley, or other nonresidential use. Inside a driveway visibility triangle on a local street, nothing over 3.5 feet. The City’s public counter sits at 300 Richards Boulevard, 3rd Floor, and we confirm the standards for your address before we build.
Climate and soil
NOAA’s 1991 to 2020 normals record 18.14 inches of average annual precipitation at Sacramento Executive Airport, nearly all of it in the cool months, with essentially no normal rainfall in July. That pattern is the whole argument for how we choose fence materials here: wood needs staining or sealing against sun and seasonal moisture, vinyl needs a UV-resistant rating so it doesn’t crack, and iron or steel needs a rust-inhibiting finish. The City also says many areas of Sacramento contain expansive soil and requires designers to identify whether it’s present, with planning research flagging Natomas and Valley Hi as particularly susceptible to high shrink-swell potential. Soil that swells wet and shrinks dry is what pushes posts out of plumb. In our experience, post depth, footing diameter, and proper concrete placement decide whether a Sacramento fence stands straight in year eight or starts leaning in year three.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does fencing cost in Sacramento, say, 200 feet of fence?
It depends on material, height, gates, demolition, and site access, so we price per project rather than publishing a per-foot number. Use our Fence Price Calculator for early research, then book a free fence estimate for a written flat price with zero hidden fees. We quote the job, not an hourly rate, so the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice.
How do I choose the best fence company in Sacramento?
Verify the CSLB license number, confirm the company is bonded and insured, ask whether the crew is made up of W-2 employees, and get the scope in writing with a flat price. Then ask what happens if something isn’t right at the walkthrough. Ours is simple: the job isn’t finished until you give the thumbs up.
Do I need a permit to replace a 6-foot backyard fence in Sacramento?
Generally no City building permit is required for a fence not over 7 feet high. Planning Division standards, historic and design review districts, and HOA rules can still apply, so we confirm which agency governs your parcel before we start, and the City’s public counter at 300 Richards Boulevard, 3rd Floor handles those questions. Where a permit is required, Sacramento’s residential fees are valuation-based rather than a flat fence fee, and the City’s published first-cycle review target for accessory structures and repairs is 10 working days.
Who pays for a shared fence between Sacramento neighbors?
Under California law, adjoining owners generally share responsibility for a boundary fence, though circumstances vary by situation. Verify the property line first so there’s no dispute later, and put the agreement with your neighbor in writing. We’ll estimate the shared work and keep the scope clear for both sides. We don’t give legal advice, so talk to an attorney if ownership is genuinely contested.
What is the best fence material for Sacramento heat and winter rain?
All of our core materials hold up here if they’re specified correctly for the climate, so the best fence is the one matched to how you use the property. A wood fence gives you natural beauty and privacy and needs periodic staining or sealing. A vinyl fence requires less maintenance than wood and won’t rot or fade, provided it’s UV-resistant rated. Ornamental iron fencing, aluminum fencing, and Durabond steel deliver strength, curb appeal, and security with the right protective finish. Chain link fencing remains the practical pick for work yards and large perimeters.
Do you serve my part of Sacramento County and the surrounding areas?
Yes. Our Sacramento office on Fair Oaks Boulevard covers the city and the wider Sacramento area, from Land Park and Tahoe Park out to Citrus Heights, and we also work across Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yuba, Yolo, and Nevada counties from our Rocklin and Elk Grove offices. If you’ve been searching for a fencing company near me and want a straight answer about your address, call (916) 248-5518.
Get Your Free Fence Estimate from a Local Sacramento Team
One call starts it. Our Sacramento office is at 3626 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Suite #126, just off Fair Oaks near Watt, and you can reach that office directly at (916) 248-5518.
Call us or Book Online, whichever you prefer. The estimate is free, the price is flat with zero hidden fees, and the job isn’t finished until you give the thumbs up. Financing is available for Sacramento-region residents if the timing is better than the budget right now.
Ready for a fence you’ll actually love? Let’s talk.