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Serving Millbrae, CA and surrounding areas. (650) 516-3549
Custom Millbrae Fence installs, repairs, and replaces fences across Millbrae and the Peninsula. We handle the permits, the property line questions, and the cleanup - so you don't have to.
Custom Millbrae Fence is a full-service fence contractor based in Millbrae, CA, offering 16 fence and gate services across 12 cities on the Peninsula. Whether your fence is leaning, rotted, or just not the right fit for your property anymore, we build solutions that hold up in the Bay Area climate and meet local permit requirements. Every estimate is free and written, so you know exactly what you're getting before any work begins.
Your wood fence is graying and soft? We build cedar and redwood fences built to handle Bay Area fog for 15-20 years.
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No more painting or sealing - vinyl fencing holds its look through Millbrae's damp winters without a single maintenance call.
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Need a secure perimeter fast? Chain link gives you a durable, see-through boundary that keeps kids and pets safely contained.
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Rust-resistant and elegant, aluminum fencing stays sharp-looking near the Bay where salt air eats through cheaper metals.
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Protecting a business property in Millbrae? We install commercial-grade fencing built for higher traffic and tougher security demands.
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Feel like you're on display in your own backyard? A solid privacy fence gives your outdoor space back to you.
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Leaning posts, broken boards, dragging gates - we fix the specific problem without charging you for a full replacement.
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Have a property that needs something beyond the standard options? We design and build fences that fit unusual lots and specific styles.
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California law requires pool enclosures that meet specific safety standards - we install compliant pool fencing that protects your family.
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Keeping livestock contained on sloped Peninsula land takes more than a standard fence - we build agricultural fencing that actually holds.
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Tired of chasing your dog to the neighbor's yard? We install pet-specific fencing with no gaps, tight ground clearance, and secure latches.
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Tired of getting out of your car every time? An automatic gate gives you keypad or remote access with zero daily effort.
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Want a fence that adds curb appeal instead of just a boundary line? Ornamental iron makes your property look intentional and cared-for.
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Need a fence that actually deters intruders, not just marks a line? We install high-security options for properties that need real protection.
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A two-year-old fence looks ten years old when the Bay Area fog gets into untreated wood - staining and sealing stops that early.
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If your fence is past repair - soft posts, rotted rails, half the boards gone - replacement is the more cost-effective call.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through our contact form. We'll ask a few quick questions about your property, what you're looking for, and the best time to schedule a visit. We respond within 1 business day - often the same day.
We walk your property with you, measure the fence line, and note anything that affects the job - slopes, tight access, soil conditions, or neighbor proximity. You'll get a written estimate that covers materials, labor, permits, and cleanup. No surprises.
Once you approve the estimate, we pull the permits, call 811 for utility marking, and schedule the crew. Installation runs one to two days for most residential fences. We leave the yard clean and walk you through the finished work before we go.
We carry general liability insurance on every project. Before we start, we can provide written proof - protecting you if anything unexpected happens on your property.
We've worked in Millbrae and the surrounding Peninsula cities since 2016. We know the local permit rules, the soil conditions on hillside lots, and what holds up in the Bay Area fog.
We walk your property, measure the job, and give you a written estimate at no cost. You get the full price - materials, labor, permits, and cleanup - before you decide anything.
We respond to every inquiry within 1 business day. Most homeowners hear from us the same day. No waiting a week for a callback that never comes.
Ready to get started? Call (650) 516-3549 or send us a message.
“The crew showed up on time and finished the whole wood fence in two days, including tearing out the old one. The posts are solid and nothing is leaning. Exactly what I wanted.”
- David K., Burlingame - Wood fence installation
“They caught that my corner lot had a height restriction I didn't know about before they started. Saved me from a permit problem. The vinyl fence looks great and I haven't touched it since.”
- Maria T., San Mateo - Vinyl fence installation
“My gate wouldn't close after a tree root shifted the post. They fixed the post, rehung the gate, and it swings and latches perfectly now. Simple repair, done right the first time.”
- James R., San Bruno - Fence repair
We respond within 1 business day - often the same afternoon. There's no obligation to proceed after your estimate. Once you submit the form, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site visit where we measure your fence line and give you a written price.
(650) 516-3549Custom Millbrae Fence is based in Millbrae, CA and serves 12 cities across the Peninsula, including Burlingame, San Mateo, and San Bruno. Most projects can be scheduled within the same week. If you're in one of the cities below, we cover your area.
In most California cities, fences over six feet in a rear yard or over 3.5 feet near a street require a building permit. Skipping the permit can create problems at resale and may require you to remove finished work. The American Fence Association recommends confirming local requirements before any post goes in the ground.
The Peninsula's coastal moisture accelerates rot in untreated wood and corrosion on bare metal. Cedar and redwood naturally resist fog-driven moisture better than pine. Vinyl and aluminum outperform both in damp conditions because they don't absorb water at all.
A well-maintained redwood or cedar fence lasts 15-20 years in coastal California. Vinyl typically runs 20-30 years with almost no upkeep. Aluminum can last 30 years or more. The right choice depends on your budget, maintenance preference, and how your yard looks in fog and rain.
A fence installed even a few inches onto a neighbor's property can trigger a dispute that costs more to resolve than the fence itself. Always confirm your property boundaries before installation begins - especially in Millbrae's older neighborhoods where corners aren't always obvious.
Much of the Bay Area Peninsula sits on expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Posts that aren't buried deep enough in this soil will lean within a few years. A contractor familiar with local conditions will dig deeper holes and use adequate concrete to resist seasonal ground movement.
Ask about permit handling, property line confirmation, debris removal, and what happens if the cost changes mid-job. Get a written estimate that itemizes materials and labor separately. A contractor who can't answer these questions clearly is worth reconsidering.
Custom Millbrae Fence is a licensed and insured fence contractor company based in Millbrae, CA, serving 12 cities across San Mateo County and the Peninsula since 2016. We hold a California contractor license issued through the California Contractors State License Board, which requires passing a trade and law exam, carrying workers compensation and liability insurance, and renewing every two years. Since 2016, we've completed installations, repairs, and replacements for homeowners across the region - 16 services, all done by our own crew. Learn more about our company.
If fewer than a third of your boards are damaged and the posts are still solid, repair is usually the better value. Once posts start leaning or rotting at the base, repair costs can add up quickly and replacement becomes the smarter long-term choice.
Privacy fences in rear yards typically run six feet, while front yard fences often must stay under four feet under local rules. Always check your city's height limits before choosing a style - what looks right on a website may not be permitted on your specific lot.
Posts set in concrete are anchored in a solid footing that resists soil movement and seasonal heaving. Posts simply backfilled with soil will loosen over time. In Bay Area clay soils, concrete footings aren't optional - they're what keeps your fence straight five years from now.
The national 811 utility marking service requires contractors to call before any digging starts - this is California law and protects you from accidental damage to gas, water, or electrical lines. If you have questions about your specific project, call us at (650) 516-3549.
Millbrae is a small city of about 23,000 people in San Mateo County, just south of San Francisco and north of Burlingame on the Peninsula. Most of the city's single-family homes were built between the 1940s and 1970s, and the residential neighborhoods west of El Camino Real climb into the hills on sloped, often compact lots.
The city is home to the Millbrae BART and Caltrain station, the only place in the Bay Area where the two transit systems share a stop, and it borders San Francisco International Airport to the north. The hillside neighborhoods farther up from El Camino Real are quieter, mostly single-family streets where homeowners have lived for years or decades and invest in maintaining their properties.
The combination of coastal fog, clay-heavy soils on hillside lots, and homes built 60 to 80 years ago means fences in Millbrae face more stress than in drier, inland parts of California. We've worked across the city's neighborhoods since 2016 and know how to build and repair fences that hold up in these conditions - from the streets near the station to the quiet hillside blocks above El Camino Real.
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Custom Millbrae Fence
190 Lewis Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
Always open, 24/7.
Call Custom Millbrae Fence for a free on-site estimate - we cover Millbrae and 11 surrounding Peninsula cities.