Fencing in Beverly Hills, CA covers the installation, repair and upkeep of residential fences, walls and gates across the city, from the tree-lined blocks of the Flats to the hillside lots above Sunset Boulevard. Our work is for Beverly Hills homeowners who want more privacy, a secure yard and a street view that fits the house. We build new fences, fix damaged ones and install driveway and walk gates. The finished result is a fence that looks right, works every day and is planned with the city’s height and design rules in mind.
Fence and gate services we offer in Beverly Hills
Three core services make up the bulk of our fence work. Follow the links below for a full page on each.
- Fence installation: new wrought iron, steel, wood, vinyl and aluminum fences, plus fence runs that tie into existing stucco or block walls.
- Fence repair: leaning sections, rotted or termite-damaged posts, bent pickets, rusted iron, broken boards and wind damage.
- Gate installation: pedestrian gates, double driveway gates and gates set up for an automatic opener.
We also handle privacy fences, pool fences, automatic gates and fences in specific materials such as wood, vinyl, wrought iron and aluminum. If your project does not fit neatly into one category, describe it when you call and we’ll talk it through.
How Beverly Hills rules shape a fence project
Fences in Beverly Hills are more closely regulated than many homeowners expect. The city’s municipal code has a section on walls, fences and hedges for its residential zones, and it covers height, placement, thickness and finish.
A few points from the code come up on almost every job:
- A building permit is required for any wall or fence over six feet tall, and for any wall or fence in a front yard, no matter how low.
- The front edge of the yard is limited to three feet. In the part of the front yard nearest the street, walls, fences and hedges all share that cap.
- Taller front fences must stay open. Farther back in the front yard, a fence can be taller, but the part above three feet generally has to remain open to public view. That is one reason iron pickets on a low base are so common here.
- Hedges count. A hedge is held to the same height rules as a wall or fence in the same spot.
- Both sides must look finished on walls and fences close to a property line, so the neighbor sees a completed surface rather than framing.
The city also keeps separate standards for the central area and the hillside area, and the side and rear limits differ between them. Rules change, and every lot has its own setbacks, so we treat the code as a starting point. Check the current requirements for your address with the city before a design is final. We can help you figure out which questions to ask.
One more boundary matters. The Beverly Hills Post Office area north of the city carries a Beverly Hills mailing address, but it is part of the City of Los Angeles. Fences there follow Los Angeles rules instead.
Neighborhoods, lots and the kinds of fences they call for
Beverly Hills has a few distinct kinds of residential areas, and the right fence depends a great deal on which one you live in.
The Flats
The Flats sit between Santa Monica Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard, on wide, tree-lined streets laid out in the early 1900s. Lots are level and the front yards are on full display. Owners here often want a decorative iron fence with a gate across the front and a taller, solid privacy fence or wall along the sides and back. Mature street trees and hedges are part of the look, so we plan post holes around roots and existing planting.
North of Sunset and Trousdale Estates
The hillside neighborhoods above Sunset, including Trousdale Estates with its 1950s and 1960s modernist homes, bring a different set of problems. Lots are sloped and often terraced, drives are steep, and views matter. Fences may need to step down a grade, sit on retaining walls, or stay low to keep a view open. Much of this area is also in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which is worth weighing when you choose materials for a fence that meets the house.
South of Wilshire
South of Wilshire Boulevard, homes sit on smaller lots with tighter side yards and a mix of single-family houses and multi-unit buildings. Here, the common requests are privacy fences between neighbors, repairs to older wood fences, and new side gates that close off the yard from the street. Tight access shapes how materials are moved in and how posts are set.
Local conditions that wear fences down
The weather in Beverly Hills is mild most of the year, but a few local conditions are hard on fences over time.
Santa Ana winds. Dry, gusty offshore winds arrive in the cooler months. A solid wood privacy fence acts like a sail in a strong gust. Posts that are shallow, undersized or already rotting are the first to lean or snap. Iron and open-style fences let wind pass through and tend to fare better.
Termites and rot at the posts. Subterranean termites live in the soil in Southern California, and wood posts set directly in the ground give them an easy path. Sprinklers that hit the base of a fence add moisture and speed up rot. Many failed wood fences we see still have good boards and bad posts.
Sun on finishes. Strong sun fades stain, chalks paint and breaks down the coating on iron. Once the coating goes, rust starts at welds, bolts and the bottom rail. Regular touch-ups keep a metal fence in shape far longer.
Irrigation and roots. Lush landscaping is part of the local look, but mature trees push against footings and constant watering keeps soil soft. Both can tip a fence line out of plumb over the years.
How a fence project works with us
A typical project follows these steps.
- You call or send the form. Tell us your address or neighborhood, what you want built or fixed, and anything you already know about the property lines.
- On-site visit and measurements. We walk the fence line, measure, note slopes, trees, sprinklers and utilities, and look at how the fence meets the house and any existing walls.
- Written quote. You get a clear written quote that lists the material, height, gate hardware, removal of any old fence and cleanup. Nothing is hidden in vague line items.
- Permits and utility marking. If the project needs a permit, that is sorted out before digging starts. Underground utilities are marked through DigAlert before any holes go in.
- Installation. Old fencing comes out, posts go in and set, and panels, pickets or rails follow. Gates are hung and adjusted so they swing and latch cleanly.
- Walkthrough and cleanup. We walk the finished fence with you, test every gate and haul away debris and old material.
How to choose a fence contractor in Beverly Hills
A fence is a long-lived part of your property, and the contractor you pick affects how it looks for years. A few questions help you compare bids fairly.
- Check the contractor’s state license. California’s Contractors State License Board lets you search any license by number or business name. The record shows whether it is active and which trade classification it holds.
- Ask how posts will be set. Post depth, the concrete used and the post material have more to do with how long a fence lasts than the boards or pickets do.
- Ask who handles the permit and whether the design has been checked against the city’s height and open-view rules.
- Compare quotes line by line. Check that each one includes the same height, material grade, gate hardware, removal of the old fence and haul-away.
- Ask about the finish on metal fences. Powder coating, galvanizing and paint all perform differently in the sun.
- Ask what coverage the manufacturer provides on materials such as vinyl panels or gate operators, and get the terms in writing.
Areas we serve around Beverly Hills
We work throughout Beverly Hills, including the Flats, Trousdale Estates, the hillside streets north of Sunset and the neighborhoods south of Wilshire. We also take projects in the Beverly Hills Post Office area, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Century City, West Hollywood and Beverlywood. Homes just outside these areas are often within reach too, so give us a call with your street name.