Wood fence installation
Cedar and redwood fence installation for Millbrae homeowners who want a natural look that holds up in a coastal climate.
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Serving Millbrae, CA and surrounding areas. (650) 516-3549
When your fence is leaning, rotting, or past the point of repair, we remove everything and install a new fence built for Millbrae's fog, rain, and hillside lots - posts set in concrete, materials chosen for this climate.
Fence replacement in Millbrae means removing your old fence completely - posts, panels, and hardware - and installing a new one from the ground up, with most standard residential jobs completed in one to three days.
In Millbrae, fences take a real beating. The coastal fog keeps wood damp for stretches at a time, and many homes in the area were built in the 1950s and 1960s on sloped hillside lots - which puts extra stress on posts and panels over the years. Once rot reaches the posts, patching individual boards no longer solves the problem. At that point, a full replacement is more cost-effective than ongoing repairs.
If your fence has some damage but the structure is still sound, a repair may be all you need - see our fence repair service for those situations. When you do replace, we can install wood fencing or other materials matched to your yard, your budget, and any HOA requirements.
If sections are visibly tilting or panels are separating from posts, the posts themselves have likely failed at the base. This is common in Millbrae's older fences, where posts have been saturated by coastal fog and winter rain for decades. Leaning fences get worse on their own - they do not straighten.
Press gently on the bottom of your fence boards. If the wood feels spongy, flakes off, or has turned a deep gray-black, rot has set in. Millbrae's persistent marine moisture makes this one of the most common reasons homeowners here need a full replacement - once rot reaches the posts, patching boards no longer helps.
The Bay Area sees periodic wind events and winter storms that can knock fence sections flat or crack posts at the base. If more than one or two sections were damaged, replacement is almost always more cost-effective than trying to piece together repairs across a compromised structure.
If your fence is shorter than you want, has large gaps between boards, or was designed for a different purpose than what you need now - say, a decorative picket fence where you need a solid privacy fence - replacement is the only real solution.
We start by removing everything - panels, posts, and any old concrete footings. Pulling old posts set in concrete takes more time and equipment than a simple board swap, and we include full debris removal so you are not left with a pile of rotted wood. New posts go in first, set in fresh concrete and given time to cure before panels are attached. We handle sloped lots regularly - if your yard grades, we will show you exactly how the fence will follow it before work begins.
We can also add a gate as part of the replacement, coordinate with our fence repair team if only part of the fence line needs full replacement, or plan ahead for wood fence installation matching the style and material you want. If a permit is required, we handle the application with the Millbrae Building Division and coordinate any inspections - you do not have to figure out city hall.
Best for homeowners who want a natural look that fits Millbrae's older neighborhoods - cedar and redwood are the most moisture-resistant options for this climate.
Suits homeowners who want a low-maintenance fence that will not rot, warp, or need periodic staining - popular on properties with a lot of fog exposure.
Good choice for yards needing a clean, open look - especially pool areas or properties where HOA rules limit solid panel fences.
A practical, durable option for homeowners focused on pet containment or property boundaries without the cost of a solid panel fence.
Most of Millbrae's residential neighborhoods sit on hillside terrain west of El Camino Real - and many lots have noticeable slopes. Installing a fence on a sloped yard requires either stepping the panels in a stair-step pattern or racking them to follow the grade continuously. Both approaches take more time and skill than a flat installation. If your lot grades, your quote will be higher than a neighbor's on flat ground, and the contractor needs to plan carefully so the finished fence looks intentional rather than improvised.
Millbrae's coastal moisture accelerates rot and rusts metal hardware faster than in drier inland cities. When we choose post material and set depth, we factor in the local climate - posts set too shallow in Millbrae's saturated hillside soils will shift within a few years. Homeowners in Pacifica and Daly City face the same coastal conditions, and we serve those communities with the same attention to post depth, material selection, and weather timing.
Many Millbrae homes also sit on compact lots with shared property lines - which means a fence replacement may involve your neighbor. California law gives both neighbors rights and responsibilities when a shared boundary fence is replaced. Having a brief conversation with your neighbor before work starts - and ideally getting their agreement - can prevent disputes that are much harder to resolve after the fact. The American Fence Association publishes homeowner resources on what to expect from a professional fence replacement.
We come out, measure your fence line, and note any slopes, access challenges, or permit requirements. You get a written quote that breaks down labor, materials, permit fees, and debris removal - no phone guesses. We reply within one business day.
If your fence requires a permit - which applies to fences over six feet in Millbrae - we handle the application with the city's building division. Permit processing typically adds one to two weeks to the timeline, and we factor that in when we set your start date.
On day one the crew removes your existing fence completely - panels, posts, and old concrete. New posts go in the same day, set in fresh concrete. Depending on the size of the job, posts may cure overnight before panels go on.
Panels and any gates are installed and tested. The crew hauls away all old materials before leaving. We walk the fence with you at the end - this is the time to raise any concern while the crew is still on-site.
We handle permits, cleanup, and everything in between. Free written estimate, reply within one business day.
(650) 516-3549On Millbrae's compact lots, a fence installed even a few inches off the property line can create a legal issue that outlasts the fence itself. We confirm the boundary before any digging starts so you are not dealing with a complaint from your neighbor after the job is done.
Much of Millbrae is hillside terrain, and we have fenced graded lots throughout the city and the surrounding Peninsula. We walk you through exactly how your fence will follow the slope before work begins - not after.
For fences over six feet in Millbrae, a permit is required. We handle the application with the city's building division and coordinate any required inspections - so your fence is legal and documented when you go to sell your home.
One of the most common complaints homeowners have after any contractor job is that the final bill was higher than the quote. Our written estimates include labor, materials, permit fees, and debris removal. We do not add charges after the fact unless something genuinely unexpected comes up - and we tell you before we proceed if it does.
Fence replacement is a significant investment - and in Millbrae, where the climate, the terrain, and the permit process all add complexity, the contractor you choose matters as much as the material you pick.
Cedar and redwood fence installation for Millbrae homeowners who want a natural look that holds up in a coastal climate.
Learn MoreIf only part of your fence is damaged, targeted repairs can extend the life of a structurally sound fence for years.
Learn MoreCall (650) 516-3549 or submit your details online - we will come out, measure, and give you a written quote with no obligation.