Fence installation in Beverly Hills covers the planning and building of new residential fences, from ornamental iron across a front lawn to tall privacy fences around a back yard. This service is for Beverly Hills homeowners replacing a worn-out fence or adding one for privacy, security or a finished look. A well-built fence marks the property line, keeps pets and children in and holds up to sun and wind. We plan each job around the lot, the house and the city’s rules, so the new fence looks right and works as intended.
What fence installation involves
A new fence is more than panels on posts. The work starts with layout: finding the property line, marking the run and locating gates, corners and ends. Utilities are marked before any digging. Then comes the part that decides how long the fence lasts, setting the posts at the right depth and spacing, in concrete, plumb and in line.
Once posts are set, the fence body goes on: rails and pickets for wood, panels for vinyl, welded sections for iron and aluminum. Gates are framed and hung with hardware sized for their weight. Finally, caps, trim and any finish coat go on, and the site is cleaned up.
We install wrought iron and steel (the usual front-yard choice in the Flats), aluminum (iron look, no rust, good near pools), wood such as redwood or cedar, and low-upkeep vinyl.
New runs can also tie into existing stucco-clad block walls and pilasters. For more on gates, see our gate installation page.
When a new fence is the right call
Homeowners in Beverly Hills usually call about a new fence for one of these reasons:
- The old fence is past saving. Posts are rotted, the line leans and repairs no longer hold.
- You want more privacy from the street, a sidewalk or a neighbor’s second-story windows.
- You need a secure yard for pets, young children or a pool.
- The front of the property looks unfinished and you want a defined edge with a proper entry gate.
If you are not sure whether your existing fence can be saved, our fence repair page covers what can be fixed and what cannot.
Why fences in Beverly Hills need careful planning
City rules. Beverly Hills requires a building permit for any fence over six feet and for any fence in a front yard. The front strip nearest the street is capped at three feet, and taller front fences generally have to stay open to view. We plan designs around those limits and encourage owners to confirm them for their lot.
Hillside ground. North of Sunset and in Trousdale Estates, posts have to reach firm soil rather than loose fill, and fences often step down the grade.
Wind, sun and termites. Santa Ana gusts push hard on solid fences, strong sun wears down finishes, and subterranean termites move into wood posts from the soil. Post depth, style and material choices all account for these.
Our fence installation process, step by step
- Site visit. We walk the line, measure, check slopes and note trees, sprinklers, walls and access.
- Design and written quote. You choose the material, height and style, and get a written quote with everything spelled out.
- Permits and utility marking. Any required permit is handled before work starts, and underground lines are marked through DigAlert.
- Removal. The old fence comes out and is hauled off, and old post footings are dealt with.
- Posts. Holes are dug to depth, posts are set in concrete, and everything is checked for line and plumb.
- Fence body and gates. Rails, pickets or panels go on, gates are hung and adjusted, and caps and finish are applied.
- Final walkthrough. We review the fence with you, test the gates and clean the work area.
What affects the cost of a new fence
Every fence price here depends on the property. The main factors are:
- Length and height of the fence run.
- Material and grade, from standard pickets to custom ironwork.
- Number and type of gates, including hardware and any provision for an opener.
- Ground conditions, such as slopes, roots, rock or retaining walls.
- Removal of old fence, footings or hedges.
- Access, including narrow side yards and steep drives.
- Permits and plans, where the city requires them.
Seeing the site in person is how we arrive at a firm price, and that visit costs you nothing.
Should you repair the old fence or replace it?
Repair makes sense when the posts are solid and the damage is limited to a few boards, pickets or a single section. Replacement is the better choice when many posts are rotted or loose, when the fence leans along its length, or when you want a different height, style or material. Replacing also lets you correct a fence that no longer meets the city’s current rules for your yard. We’ll give you a straight answer on which way to go after we see it.
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