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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas. (424) 322-2527
From redwood privacy fences to cedar picket styles, we install wood fences that hold up to Santa Monica's salt air - with permits handled and property lines confirmed before we dig.
Wood fence installation in Santa Monica involves setting posts deep into coastal soil, attaching horizontal rails, and securing pickets - most standard residential jobs are completed in one to three days once permits are in place.
Santa Monica's ocean air is genuinely harder on wood than the climate most fence guides assume. Redwood and cedar are the two species that hold up here, and a proper sealant applied at installation extends the life of either one significantly. Homeowners who choose wood often do so for the natural look and the ability to match the warmth of their landscaping. Once the fence is installed, keeping it maintained comes down to a coat of stain or sealant every two to three years - which is exactly what fence staining and sealing is designed to handle.
If you are comparing materials and wondering whether a lower-maintenance option might suit you better, our page on vinyl fence installation covers the trade-offs in detail.
Stand back and look down the fence line. If posts are tilting rather than standing straight, the base has rotted or the concrete footing has failed. In Santa Monica's coastal soil, this can happen faster than homeowners expect. A leaning post will pull the rest of the fence with it over time.
Press lightly on the boards near the ground. Rotting wood feels soft, crumbles slightly, or gives under light pressure. Santa Monica's marine layer keeps humidity elevated year-round, accelerating decay in unsealed wood. If more than a quarter of your boards feel soft, a full replacement is usually more cost-effective than patching.
A gate that drags on the ground or will not stay closed signals that the hanging post has shifted or the hardware has failed. This is one of the most common early warning signs that a fence is losing structural integrity, and a safety concern if you have children or pets in the yard.
Santa Monica real estate buyers and their inspectors notice a deteriorating fence. A worn fence raises questions about overall home maintenance and can affect your sale price or negotiation position. Replacing it before listing is often a straightforward way to protect curb appeal.
We install wood fences across the full range of residential needs in Santa Monica. Privacy fences running six feet tall are the most common request - they give homeowners on smaller Santa Monica lots a genuine sense of separation from neighboring properties. We also install picket fences for front yards, dog-ear and flat-top board-on-board styles for solid privacy, and split-rail designs for larger properties. Every installation starts with proper post setting: posts are set in concrete, cured overnight before rails and pickets are attached, and set deep enough for coastal soil conditions.
If your existing fence is structurally sound but showing wear on the surface, we can discuss whether a staining and sealing treatment extends its life before you commit to a full replacement. And if you are leaning toward a material that requires less upkeep, take a look at vinyl fence installation - it handles Santa Monica's coastal conditions without the same maintenance schedule.
Best for homeowners who want a solid barrier with no gaps - popular on smaller Santa Monica lots.
Suits front yards and properties where a classic wood look matters more than full privacy.
Flexible design options that fit most HOA guidelines in Santa Monica neighborhoods.
Works well for larger properties, open landscaping, or decorative boundary marking.
Premium choice for coastal durability - resists moisture and salt air better than most species.
Solid performance at a slightly lower price point than redwood - handles coastal humidity well.
Santa Monica sits directly on the Pacific Ocean, and the marine air here is harder on exterior wood than the conditions most fence guides assume. Untreated or poorly sealed wood can begin to gray and soften within a few years. That is why wood species selection and the quality of the initial seal matter more here than they would a few miles inland. Many of Santa Monica's homes were built in the 1920s through 1940s, and the fence lines on those properties have sometimes shifted over decades of informal replacements. We confirm your property line before digging so the new fence sits exactly where it belongs, legally and literally. For homeowners in Venice and Marina del Rey, the same coastal considerations apply - wood fences within a mile or two of the water need species and sealants matched to that environment.
Santa Monica's Building and Safety Division is actively enforced. Unpermitted fences can create problems at resale and can trigger neighbor complaints. We pull every required permit as a standard part of the job and handle the city's inspection process so you do not need to manage any of it.
We respond within 1 business day. You describe the fence length, height, and any HOA restrictions you know about. We schedule a free on-site visit rather than quoting over the phone, because Santa Monica's soil and terrain conditions affect the price.
We walk the fence line, check site conditions, and confirm your property line. You receive a written quote that specifies the wood species, post depth, permit fees, and debris removal - no surprises after the fact.
We apply for the building permit with Santa Monica's Building and Safety Division and arrange for underground utility lines to be marked before any digging starts. This step typically takes one to two weeks, and we handle all of it.
The crew sets posts in concrete, lets them cure overnight, then attaches rails and pickets. Before we leave, you walk the entire fence line with us to confirm posts are straight, boards are even, and the gate operates correctly.
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation - just a straightforward on-site estimate. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free visit at a time that works for you.
We work in Santa Monica every week and know what coastal conditions do to a fence that was built without them in mind. Local knowledge is part of every job we take.
Santa Monica's Building and Safety Division is active. We submit permit applications before any digging begins and see each job through to final inspection, so your fence is on record with the city.
We use wood species that are matched to Santa Monica's marine air and humidity, not whatever is cheapest. Every fence we install is sealed at the time of installation as a standard step.
Santa Monica's older neighborhoods have informal fence lines that have drifted over decades. We confirm your property line before any post holes are dug, so your fence sits exactly where it belongs.
Santa Monica's combination of coastal conditions, active permitting enforcement, and dense older neighborhoods makes local experience matter more than it would in a straightforward suburban market. We bring all of that to every wood fence installation we take on. The American Fence Association sets the industry standards our installation practices follow.
Vinyl requires no painting or staining and holds up to Santa Monica's salt air without the same maintenance commitment as wood.
Learn MoreProtect your existing wood fence from coastal moisture and UV damage with a professional stain and seal application.
Learn MoreCall or submit a request today - we schedule free on-site estimates and respond within 1 business day.