Fence Company in Shingle Springs, CA
We repair, replace, and install fences and automated gates across Shingle Springs, from the rural acreage around the US-50 and Ponderosa Road interchange to the one- to ten-acre parcels that make up most of the community. Fantastic Fence is licensed, bonded, and insured under California CSLB License #979657, we staff background-checked W-2 employees, and we carry both liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Verify those two things with any fence company you call. Ours are ready the moment you ask.
Your price is flat, written, and free of hidden fees before anyone digs a post hole. We have been building fences and gates for over a decade, and the routine has not changed in all that time: answer the phone, show up, build it right, clean up.
See our full fencing services, or call us and book online for a free fence estimate.
Fence Installation, Repair, and Gate Services in Shingle Springs
We build every fence type a foothill property needs, residential through agricultural and commercial, on flat ground and on grade. Our fence installation services cover residential and commercial properties alike. Tell us what you are solving for, privacy, livestock, security, or curb appeal, and our estimator will walk the property with you and help you land on the perfect fencing solution for your fencing needs.
Wood Fence Installation and Good Neighbor Fences
Redwood and wood privacy fencing stays popular here for its natural beauty and warmth against older ranch-style homes. We set posts at least 24 to 30 inches deep in concrete footings, because proper post installation is what keeps a wood fence from sagging or leaning later. Plan on staining and sealing to extend its life through hot, dry summers. Bolt-Up Hidden Steel Posts give you the wood look with steel strength underneath, which is a smart upgrade on windy, open parcels.
Vinyl Fence Installation
Vinyl needs virtually no maintenance, which is the point on an exposed lot that bakes all summer. Vinyl panels and posts still have to be set correctly for grade changes and wind load, and not all vinyl materials are made to the same wall thickness, so ask what you are actually getting. Installed properly, a vinyl fence holds its line and its color for years with nothing more than a garden hose.
Ornamental Iron Fencing, Aluminum Fences, and Durabond Steel
Ornamental iron fencing, aluminum fences, and Durabond steel suit driveway entrances, boundary definition, and security, and they bring lower combustibility than wood. Durability is the reason owners pick them: these materials take foothill sun without warping or rotting. Wrought iron fence installation around a front entry or courtyard gives you a boundary without giving up the view. Check your address in CAL FIRE’s hazard zone viewer rather than assuming every parcel here carries the same rating.
Chain Link Fence Installation
A chain link fence is affordable and practical for pet containment, work areas, and the long runs acreage demands. Chain link goes up quickly, follows slope well, and accepts privacy slats later if you change your mind about screening. For straightforward security that keeps your sightlines open, chain link fence installation is still hard to beat.
Agricultural and Ranch Fencing: Durable Materials on Acreage
Livestock containment, perimeter runs, and long side boundaries on one- to ten-acre parcels, stepped or racked across rolling ground so the line stays true. On a large property, post depth, post spacing, and durable materials decide how the fence looks in ten years. Decorative details do not.
Driveway Gate Installation and Automated Gate Openers
Automated slide gates and swing gates are increasingly common on long rural driveways, along with solar powered gate openers, keypads, and LOOP sensors. Gate installation on a sloped rural entrance is its own project, so we size swing, clearance, and opener power around your actual driveway grade. Have your gates serviced at least once a year and the system will keep working. We install residential and commercial gate openers, and we service gates other companies left behind.
Fence Repair and Gate Repair
Sagging sections, failed posts, and dragging gates are everyday work for us. With so much local housing built in the 1970s and 1980s, plenty of fences here need repair rather than full replacement, and regular maintenance adds years to any fence. If a repair is the honest answer, that is what we will tell you.
Commercial Fences and Gates for Shingle Springs Commercial Properties
Commercial iron, chain link, corrugated metal, dumpster enclosures, fence post replacement, and security gates for industrial sites and commercial properties, including the Barnett Business Park area around Business Drive and Dividend Drive. Steel and aluminum hold up best under daily commercial traffic, and our office keeps property managers and other clients posted so the project does not stall between phases.
Why Shingle Springs Property Owners Choose Fantastic Fence
We exist because one of our founders got treated badly by fence contractors. Dominic Vella hired companies to replace fences at his own property and got unreturned calls, dirty job sites, and crews that showed up whenever they felt like it. He and Steve Kempster started the company in 2011 to do the opposite, and Steve still runs estimates himself, bringing two decades of pool safety fencing expertise to the walkthrough.
What that looks like on your property: License #979657, licensed, bonded, and insured, approximately 35 background-checked W-2 professionals across three offices, and over 1,000 five-star reviews earned over a decade of work. You get flat pricing with zero hidden fees and a written guarantee covering our workmanship, which means the job is not finished until you give the thumbs up.
We treat your place like we’re guests on it. Crews introduce themselves, and after every job we conduct a thorough clean-up, hauling off the old fence and debris and leaving your property just as we found it. That cleanup is a priority, not an afterthought.
How to Choose Fence Companies, Installers Near Shingle Springs
Comparing fence companies and installers in your area is easier with four questions. Ask for the CSLB license number. Ask whether the people on site are employees of the company. Ask what the workmanship warranty covers and whether that warranty is in writing. Then ask for a flat written price that names demolition, disposal, posts, gates, and cleanup. Look at past projects and read real client reviews before you hire fence contractors. Any fence company worth hiring will answer all four without hesitating.
Honest note: we don’t have a Shingle Springs storefront. The office serving El Dorado County is at 3626 Fair Oaks Blvd, Suite #126, Sacramento, CA 95864. Compare our detailed written estimate against any other you collect, then contact us today.
How Your Fencing Project Works, From First Call to Final Walkthrough
- Call us or book online. A person in our office answers and gets your address, your property details, and what you’re trying to solve.
- Free on-site estimate. An estimator walks the property and writes a flat-price scope covering demolition, disposal, posts, gates, materials, cleanup, and who handles any permit. Nothing is left for you to guess at.
- Scheduling and utility marking. We set your schedule after the site visit and material selection, not before. We file the USA North 811 ticket ourselves before any post hole is dug, and confirm permit requirements with the County.
- Installation, cleanup, and your approval. Many residential fence installations run one to three days, though acreage runs, grade work, and automated gates take longer. We clean up, then walk the line with you.
Fencing a Shingle Springs Property: Terrain, Permits, and the Areas We Serve
Most Shingle Springs homeowners who call us are replacing an aging fence rather than building a new line. The median home here dates to roughly 1981, and five-acre parcels in Buckeye Rancheros and North Buckeye Rancheros or multi-acre lots along Sleepy Hollow Drive often still carry original wood fencing. At around 1,381 feet of elevation with hot summers, material quality and construction method decide whether the new fence outlasts the old one. Shared boundary fences matter too: under California law adjoining landowners share equal responsibility to maintain a property-line fence, so we keep good neighbor fence conversations straightforward.
Shingle Springs is unincorporated, so El Dorado County is your permit authority, not a city department. Fences seven feet or lower are generally exempt from a County building permit; anything taller needs one. In a required primary front-yard setback, a fence less than 50% open can’t exceed 40 inches, and fences over 40 inches are restricted inside the County’s ten-by-ten-foot driveway and road cross-visibility triangle. Work inside a County-maintained road easement needs an encroachment permit. If you have a pool, California law sets specific barrier height and gate requirements, and we build pool safety fence to meet them.
Our crews reach you by US-50 East, exiting at Ponderosa Road or Shingle Springs Drive depending on your address. We work the full community, including properties off South Shingle Road, Buckeye Road, Mother Lode Drive, and French Creek Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a six-foot privacy fence in Shingle Springs?
Generally no, because El Dorado County exempts fences seven feet and lower from a building permit. Anything over seven feet does require one. Setbacks, driveway sightlines, and easements can still change your design, so we confirm the details with the County Building Division at 2850 Fairlane Court in Placerville before we build.
How much will my fence cost?
You get a flat price in writing after the site visit, with zero hidden fees. Footage, materials, grade, site access, gate count, and power availability all move the number, which is why we don’t publish figures. Use our Fence Price Calculator for early research, and ask about financing.
What does your warranty cover?
Our written guarantee covers our workmanship, and the job isn’t closed out until you walk the line and approve it. Material coverage depends on the product you choose, and your estimator will go through it with you before anything is ordered.
Can you fence a five-acre horse property or a sloped lot?
Yes. Agricultural fencing on one- to ten-acre parcels is routine work for us, including stepped or racked runs across grade, multiple gates, and wide driveway openings. The estimate accounts for slope, access, vegetation, and what we expect below the surface.
Can you install an automatic driveway gate near the road?
Yes, with the County’s cross-visibility triangle respected and any encroachment permit handled before we start. We size swing, clearance, and opener power for sloped rural entrances.
Do you serve my part of Shingle Springs, and do you call 811 before digging?
Yes to the whole Shingle Springs area and El Dorado County, and yes, a USA North 811 ticket always goes in before post holes. If you’re looking for fence companies out here, or typing “fencing company near me” into your phone, know that our crews travel in by US-50 from the office that covers your area.
Get Your Free Fence Estimate in Shingle Springs
One call or one online booking gets you a free on-site estimate, a written flat price, and professionals who show up when they said they would. License #979657, and a written guarantee that the job isn’t done until you say it is. Call us or book online.