Fence Installation and Repair in Vacaville, CA
We install, repair, and replace wood, vinyl, ornamental iron, Durabond steel, and chain link fences and gates for Vacaville homes and businesses. Fantastic Fence is licensed, bonded, and insured under California CSLB License #979657, our crews are background-checked W-2 employees, and every project comes with flat pricing, zero hidden fees, and a written guarantee that the job isn’t finished until you give the thumbs up.
California requires a licensed fence contractor on any project over $500, and requires that contractor to carry liability and workers’ compensation insurance. That licensing is what keeps you off the hook if something goes wrong on your property during installation, and it’s the first thing to check when you’re comparing fence companies. Vacaville sits in Solano County, and our Sacramento office reaches it by the I-80 corridor.
Ready to get a fence installed or an old one fixed? For a free estimate call (916) 248-5518 or book online, and we’ll set up an on site fence installation estimate at your Vacaville property.
Fence Types, Repair, and Gate Services We Provide in Vacaville
We build fence types for homes, businesses, and acreage, and we’ll walk your fencing options on site before you commit to anything.
Wood Fences: Cedar, Redwood Fences, and Good Neighbor Fence Styles
Wood and vinyl are the most installed fences in Vacaville backyards, and the city’s own code lists wooden slats as an acceptable fence material. Cedar holds up for many years when it’s properly sealed. The natural oils in redwood fences resist bugs and rot, and both species need staining and sealing on a regular schedule to prevent warping. Our good neighbor fence builds are framed so both households get a finished-looking side, and a wood fence installation is still the fastest way to lift curb appeal on an older street.
Vinyl Fence Installation
A vinyl fence is the low-maintenance choice: no staining, no sealing, just rinse it off. Vinyl and aluminum require the least upkeep of any fence materials, and for Vacaville vinyl fence installation we specify UV-resistant, high-heat-rated panels so summer sun doesn’t leave you with a sagging fence.
Wrought Iron Fence and Durabond Steel Options
Ornamental iron gives you a timeless look with real security, and a wrought iron fence is named in Vacaville’s code as an acceptable material. Iron works well on sloped lots where the fence line has to step with the grade, though it needs rust prevention treatment to stay sharp. Durabond steel is our high-security option when you want strength, a clean modern line, and a real upgrade to your property’s security.
Chain Link Fence Installation
A chain link fence remains the affordable, practical way to enclose a yard, a side yard, or a work area fast. We install residential and commercial-grade chain link with gates sized to whatever has to pass through.
Gate Installation, Gate Repair, and Automated Gate Openers
We build and repair walk gates, double drive gates, automated slide gates, and swing gates. Gate installation also covers gate openers, including solar powered models, plus keypads and loop sensors, and we service automated gates that have stopped cooperating.
Fence Repair, Post Replacement, and Full Replacement
Roughly 70% of Vacaville’s housing stock was built before 1990, so a lot of what we look at is a tired fence with three bad posts rather than a total rebuild. We’ll tell you honestly which one you have, and when a new fence makes more sense than another round of patching. A small repair gets the same excellent job as a 300-foot replacement. Our Bolt-Up Hidden Steel Posts are a popular upgrade when a wood fence keeps failing at ground level.
Commercial and Agricultural Fencing
For businesses and property managers we handle commercial iron and chain link, corrugated metal fence, dumpster enclosures, post replacement, and security gate automation. You get the same background-checked professionals and the same written scope. On larger acreage we build livestock containment and boundary fencing that holds up to real use.
What a New Fence Costs in Vacaville, and What Your Fence Contractor Should Include
Fence cost comes down to a handful of variables, and an honest fence contractor will walk every one of them with you before putting a number on paper. Material cost is the biggest piece. After that it’s linear footage, height, the number of gates, the cost of demolition and haul-away of the old fence, slope, and the post system holding it all up. Two neighbors on the same street can land on very different numbers because one has a flat 80-foot run and the other has a corner lot with a double drive gate.
Here’s how the fence types we install compare. Settle on the property fence type first, because material choices drive most of the final cost.
| Fence material | Best for | What drives the cost |
|---|---|---|
| Wood (cedar, redwood fences) | Privacy and good neighbor fence lines | Lumber grade, height, post system |
| Vinyl fence | Low upkeep, clean look | Panel quality, heat rating, gate hardware |
| Wrought iron fence | Security without losing the view | Panel style, slope stepping, custom gates |
| Durabond steel | High security, modern lines | Height, run length, gate automation |
| Chain link | Affordable enclosure, fast | Gauge, coating, gate size |
A few things reliably push the cost up: tearing out an existing fence, hauling the debris, stepping a hillside run, adding a gate opener, hand-digging near marked utilities. A few things hold the cost down, including standard six-foot heights and straight runs with no obstacles. Ask any of the fence companies you’re considering what the cost includes and what it leaves out, because the gap between those two lists is where budgets get wrecked. What we won’t do is quote a per-foot price sight unseen. Companies that do tend to leave something out, and the missing cost resurfaces later as a change order.
Rather than guess at a per-foot number for your property, use the Fence Price Calculator on our site for a ballpark, then have us out for a free estimate and a firm written figure. Our estimator will help you land on the right material for your lot and your budget. Financing is available for Sacramento-region residents if the project costs more than you planned to spend right now.
Why Vacaville Homeowners Choose Us Over Other Fence Companies
Fantastic Fence exists because our co-founder got burned. Dominic Vella hired fence companies for his own property in 2011 and got unreturned calls, dirty job sites, and crews that showed up whenever it suited them. He and Steve Kempster, who brought 20 years of pool safety fencing experience, built the company around the opposite behavior.
That shows up in things you can actually verify:
- A phone someone picks up. Calls get answered, straight answers on what your fence needs and what it doesn’t, from a person who has stood on lots like yours.
- Background-checked W-2 employees. Approximately 35 professionals, no day labor, the same professionals on your property from the first post to the last gate latch.
- Flat pricing with zero hidden fees. Your written quote spells out materials, dimensions, height, gates, demolition and haul-away, permit responsibility, and anything excluded, which is exactly what a detailed estimate should contain.
- Licensed, bonded, and insured fence installation. CSLB License #979657. A licensed contractor is also the one responsible for keeping your fence compliant with local building and zoning rules, and for absorbing the cost of guessing wrong on setbacks or footings.
- A written guarantee. The job isn’t finished until you say it is. Quality workmanship is what makes a fence last, and professional installation is also what keeps the manufacturer’s material warranty valid. Your estimator will tell you in writing what applies to the fence materials you pick.
- A real clean-up commitment. We’re guests on your property. Clean crews, swept ground, and the old fence leaves with us. You won’t be out there picking up after a job, because you should never have to clean up our crew’s offcuts.
We’ve earned over 1,000 five-star reviews, not by being the cheapest option but by being the one people trust with the second attempt. Those promises aren’t words we leave empty, so request a free fence estimate and you’ll see every one of them in writing. Contact us today.
From Free Estimate to Final Walkthrough: How Your Vacaville Fencing Project Works
Here’s how it works: free estimate first, and nothing moves forward until you’ve seen the number in writing.
- Initial consultation. Give us your name, phone, project address, and what you’re trying to solve, whether that’s privacy, a failing fence, a dog, or a pool safety fence. We book one of our free on site estimates.
- Written quote and layout walk. We walk the line with you, confirm where the property boundary sits, measure, and note gates, slope, and demolition. A survey is the surest way to confirm a property line before anything gets dug, and we’ll say so if your situation calls for one. Then you get a written quote, clear pricing, flat, with zero hidden fees.
- Permits, utility marking, and scheduling. We coordinate with the City and get permits handled before construction starts, and 811 marks underground utilities before we dig. We also keep the fence clear of water meters, hydrants, and cable boxes, which Vacaville’s code requires. If an inspection is needed, requests go in by 3:00 p.m. the business day before.
- Installation, clean up, and final walkthrough. Our crew installs the posts, hangs the fence, and hauls the old one away, then sweeps the line and picks up every offcut before we walk the finished fence with you. Three-foot post depth is a common benchmark, and most posts here get set in concrete footings, but Vacaville footing depth is decided on your soil, not from a template. If you sell later, ask us about transferring coverage to the next owner.
Local Rules, Neighborhoods, and Ground Conditions We Plan Around in Vacaville
Heights, setbacks, and who to call at the City
Vacaville limits residential fences inside a required front setback to three feet, and interior side and rear fences are generally capped at six feet. Corner lots are where people get caught: a corner-side fence within five feet of the back of the sidewalk or the property line is limited to three feet, while outside that five-foot zone it can generally reach six. Fences also can’t block driveway or intersection sight distance. The City’s adjustment process can consider an increase of up to two feet. We check local rules for your parcel before we draw anything, so the fence fits Vacaville’s height and setback limits the first time. Height and setback questions go to the Planning Division at 707-449-5140, and the Community Development Department is at 650 Merchant Street.
What we plan for in your part of town
Downtown and the historic districts, including the 100, 200, and 300 blocks of Buck Avenue and the Parker Addition streets of Boyd, Catherine, Davis, Elizabeth, Stevenson, and William, run older: about 34% of downtown housing was built between 1950 and 1959, so replacement work and public-facing appearance both matter. Leisure Town, approved back in 1962, is mostly about matching an established fence line. North Village, bounded by Midway Road, Leisure Town Road, Vaca Valley Parkway, and I-505, and Southtown, with approved phases on lots as small as 3,600 square feet, call for tight post placement and gates that swing in a narrow side yard. Roberts’ Ranch, roughly 248 acres at Leisure Town Road and Fry Road approved for 785 homes, has its own rules: wood visible from public areas gets a neutral penetrating stain on cedar or redwood fences, never paint. Out on the western and northern hills, where the Hillside Overlay can apply to slopes of at least 25%, we step fence lines to the grade.
Heat, winter rain, and clay
Vacaville summers can top 100°F and most of the year’s rain lands between December and March, which drives material and finish choices. About 64% of local soils contain a clay component, and clay moves, so footing decisions get made on your lot rather than from a spec sheet. We don’t promise installation dates in the wet season when post holes are sitting in water.
Common Vacaville Fence Questions
How much does a new fence cost in Vacaville?
The cost to get a fence installed here depends on material, height, linear footage, number of gates, demolition of the old fence, slope, and post system, which is why we quote on site instead of over the phone. Start with the Fence Price Calculator for a ballpark, then book a free estimate for a firm written cost that includes haul-away and spells out who handles permits.
Do I need a building permit for a fence in Vacaville?
It depends on height and location. Local regulations vary by zone and by street, so confirm with the Planning Division at 707-449-5140 before you build. Building permit applications go through eTRAKiT at 650 Merchant Street, and current fees are valuation-based rather than a flat fence fee, so permit cost tracks the size of the job. Work in the public right-of-way needs an encroachment permit. We handle the coordination.
Can I build an eight-foot privacy fence in my Vacaville backyard?
Sometimes. Certain interior side or rear fences may reach eight feet when the listed local conditions are met, including a written agreement between the affected property owners. Where that agreement is the basis, the portion above six feet cannot be chain link or metal mesh and must be at least 25% open, so we design the top section accordingly.
Who pays for a shared fence between neighbors?
California law treats a boundary fence as a shared responsibility between adjoining owners, so the cost is commonly split. We write good neighbor fence quotes so both households see the same scope, the same fence materials, and the same cost with nothing hidden. Confirming the property line, ideally by survey, before work starts prevents most disputes.
What are the steps involved, and how long does it take?
Four steps: free on site estimate, written quote and layout walk, permits and 811 utility marking, then installation, clean-up, and a final walkthrough with you. Timelines move with permit review, scope, and season, since inspection requests must be in by 3:00 p.m. the day before and December through March brings most of the rain. We give you a date in writing rather than a guess on the phone.
Do you serve my part of Vacaville and the surrounding towns?
Yes, we cover Vacaville neighborhoods from the historic downtown blocks to Leisure Town, North Village, Southtown, Roberts’ Ranch, and the western hills, and our service areas reach across the greater Sacramento region. Our Sacramento office runs the I-80 corridor straight into town. If you’ve been searching for a fencing company near me and want to know whether your street is on the route, just call and ask, or contact us.
Get Your Free Vacaville Fence Estimate
If you’re stacking up quotes from three other companies, compare the written ones. Ours is flat priced with zero hidden fees and no surprise cost after the crew arrives, backed by CSLB License #979657, licensed, bonded, and insured status, background-checked W-2 crews, a written guarantee, and a clean site when we leave.
Call our Sacramento office at (916) 248-5518, or book online and pick a time. Have your name, phone, project address, and a rough idea of the fence line ready and we can get you on the schedule in one conversation. The estimate is free and the quote is firm, so there’s nothing to lose by asking.