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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas. (424) 322-2527
DC Santa Monica Fence Builder is a fence contractor serving Malibu with farm and ranch fencing, wood fence installation, aluminum fencing, and custom gate installation across the full range of property types the city has - beachfront lots on Pacific Coast Highway, hillside canyon homes in Malibu Park and Big Rock, and large residential parcels farther inland. We have worked on Malibu properties and know that coastal salt air, steep canyon access, and the city's permitting process each require a different approach than a standard inland job.
Malibu has a number of large residential properties in the canyons and hills where acreage fencing - split rail, post and rail, and wire mesh - is the right fit for defining the perimeter without closing off the natural landscape. These fencing styles also work well on parcels where brush clearance requirements make a solid fence less practical near the property line. See how our farm and ranch fencing service applies to Malibu's canyon and hillside properties.
For Malibu canyon homes with large lots and a more natural setting, wood fencing in cedar or redwood fits the hillside landscape in a way that vinyl or aluminum does not. We specify properly sealed lumber and use corrosion-resistant hardware throughout because salt air from the ocean reaches further inland in Malibu than most homeowners expect.
Aluminum is one of the most reliable fencing materials for beachfront and near-ocean Malibu properties because it does not rust - even with direct salt air exposure along Pacific Coast Highway or the Malibu Colony. It also meets California pool barrier code requirements and holds its finish without annual upkeep in a coastal environment.
Many Malibu properties have long driveways that wind up from PCH into canyon lots - an automatic gate at the road entry is both a security feature and a practical one on parcels where the house is not visible from the street. We install driveway gates on hillside properties regularly and design the system to the slope and entry configuration of each lot.
Custom ornamental iron works well for Malibu estates and luxury properties where the fence is as much a design element as a boundary - particularly for properties with ocean views where an open, decorative fence preserves the sightline. We specify powder-coated iron with marine-grade primer for all coastal Malibu installs to slow the rust cycle that bare iron develops quickly in salt air.
Malibu canyon homes built in the 1960s and 1970s often still have their original fencing, and decades of coastal UV, salt air, and post-wildfire soil erosion have taken a toll on those fence lines. When repair is no longer the right answer, we replace the full run with post depths and footing designed for the terrain of each specific hillside lot.
Malibu stretches along roughly 27 miles of Pacific Coast Highway, and the salt air from the ocean affects every property in the city - not just those right on the beach. Homes within a mile or two of the water see metal fasteners corrode, paint fade, and untreated wood absorb coastal moisture at a rate that standard inland material specs do not account for. A fence installed with hardware rated for dry inland conditions will start showing rust and structural failure in Malibu far earlier than the homeowner expects. Beyond the salt air, Malibu also sits in one of the highest wildfire risk zones in California - particularly in the canyon and hillside neighborhoods where dry brush and Santa Ana wind events create fire conditions every fall.
Canyon and hillside properties present a different challenge: steep access roads, large lots with uneven terrain, and septic systems or drainage infrastructure in the yard that require careful planning before any post-setting begins. Winter rain events can trigger erosion on hillside slopes, which puts pressure on fence footings and can shift entire fence runs on properties that were set correctly but on a slope that moved. Malibu is also subject to the California Coastal Act for most oceanfront and near-coastal properties, which means Coastal Development Permit review may apply to certain fence projects in addition to a standard city building permit.
Our crew works throughout Malibu regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect fence contractor work here. Permits for fencing in Malibu are handled through the City of Malibu, and the planning department reviews projects in the Coastal Zone for Coastal Development Permit requirements separately from the standard building permit. We identify which review applies to your specific parcel before submitting anything, because getting that wrong at the start adds weeks to a project.
The geography of Malibu means a fencing job on one parcel can look completely different from another just a mile away. Beachfront lots along the Malibu Colony and Carbon Beach sit at sea level with direct ocean exposure - those jobs use marine-grade hardware and corrosion-resistant materials from the start. Canyon properties in Malibu Park, Big Rock, and the Las Virgenes area involve steep driveways, large lots, and terrain that requires planning the crew's access and equipment path before installation day. Zuma Beach to the north and the Malibu Pier area near the center of the city are both easy reference points when we are discussing where a property sits and what the site conditions will be.
We also serve Santa Monica to the east and Pacific Palisades between Malibu and Santa Monica - both areas share the coastal and hillside property conditions that Malibu homeowners will recognize.
Reach us by phone or through the estimate form. We respond within 1 business day to schedule a site visit - a brief description of the project and your property address is all you need to get started.
We visit your Malibu property to review the site, assess the terrain, and discuss material options appropriate for your lot's location - beachfront, hillside, or canyon. You receive a written estimate before anything is scheduled, with no obligation.
We identify which permits apply to your project - city building permit, Coastal Development Permit review, or both - and handle the submission and follow-up. Once approvals are in hand, we schedule installation at a time that works for you.
After installation, we walk the completed fence with you, confirm all gates and hardware operate correctly, and answer any questions before we leave. We call 811 to mark utilities before setting any posts and clean up the site completely when the job is done.
We serve all of Malibu - from the beachfront lots along PCH to the canyon homes above Zuma Beach. Call us or submit your details and we will respond within 1 business day.
Malibu is an incorporated city in Los Angeles County stretching along roughly 27 miles of Pacific Coast Highway between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. With around 13,000 full-time residents and a median home value well above $3 million, it is one of the most expensive and recognizable addresses in California. The city includes iconic locations like the Malibu Pier near its center, Zuma Beach at its northern end, and the Malibu Colony - a private beach community along PCH where homes sit directly on the sand. More information about the city's geography and character is available on the Malibu Wikipedia page.
The housing stock divides roughly into three types: beachfront homes on the sand or close to PCH, hillside and canyon homes on large lots in areas like Malibu Park, Big Rock, and the Malibu Knolls, and custom luxury properties throughout the city with high-end materials and finishes. Many canyon homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s and have not been fully updated since, while a significant number of properties were rebuilt after the 2018 Woolsey Fire using newer, more fire-resistant construction. Neighboring communities we also serve include Pacific Palisades to the east and Santa Monica farther along the coast.
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Learn MoreCoastal conditions, canyon access, and city permitting each require a different approach - call us today or submit your project details and we will get back to you within 1 business day.