Automatic gate installation
Add a motorized driveway gate to complete your property's perimeter - works alongside your dog fence for full entry control.
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Serving Millbrae, CA and surrounding areas. (650) 516-3549
Your dog deserves a yard they can actually use. We build fences sized for your dog, suited to your yard, and permitted properly - so you can let them out without worry.
Pet and dog fencing in Millbrae means building a secure perimeter sized for your specific dog - not a generic fence that leaves gaps at the base or falls short of the height a larger breed needs. Most residential jobs take one to two days once materials are on site and permits are in hand.
The difference between a fence that works and one that doesn't often comes down to details: post depth in Millbrae's clay-heavy soil, panel gaps along a sloped yard, and gate latch quality. If your dog has already found a way through or under your existing fence, a replacement built around their habits is the right move - not another patch. Homeowners who want a complete outdoor solution sometimes pair dog fencing with a automatic gate installation for the driveway side of the property.
We've been serving Millbrae and the surrounding Peninsula since 2016. Every quote starts with a conversation about your dog - breed, size, and whether they dig or jump - because that shapes every other decision.
If your dog has squeezed through a gap, lifted a loose board, or dug under a section of fence, that fence is no longer doing its job. One successful escape is a warning - the second one might end differently. A fence built around your dog's specific habits closes those vulnerabilities for good.
Millbrae's marine fog and coastal moisture are hard on wood fences. If you press on a fence board and it feels soft, or if boards are pulling away from the rails, the structure is weakening. A fence in that condition won't reliably contain a dog that pushes against it or digs at the base.
A leaning fence is a structural problem, not just cosmetic. In Millbrae's clay-heavy soil, posts that weren't set deeply enough can shift over time. A fence that moves when you push it won't stop a determined dog - and it's likely to get worse, not better, on its own.
Gates are the most common escape point for dogs. If your gate swings open on its own, the latch is stiff or unreliable, or there's a gap at the bottom, that's a real safety risk. Sometimes a gate repair or replacement is all you need - a good contractor can assess whether the gate alone is the problem.
We install dog fencing in wood, chain-link, vinyl, and welded wire - and we recommend the right material based on your dog's habits, your yard's conditions, and what your HOA allows. Wood fencing gives you privacy and looks residential, but it needs regular sealing in Millbrae's foggy climate. Chain-link is lower maintenance and more affordable, and it can be fitted with a bottom tension wire or underground apron to stop diggers. If security is also a concern, we can combine dog fencing with a full pool fence installation to protect both your dog and your pool area in one project.
Every job includes a gate built specifically for containment - self-closing hinges, a secure latch rated for dogs that push against it, and a bottom gap sized for your specific dog. We check every linear foot of fence for gaps before we leave. If your yard slopes, we step or rack the panels to follow the grade so there are no low spots your dog can exploit. Permit handling for Millbrae's Building Division is included in every project that requires city approval.
Best for homeowners who want privacy and a traditional look - choose cedar or redwood for better moisture resistance in Millbrae's coastal climate.
The most cost-effective option for larger yards or budget-conscious homeowners - can be fitted with a bottom apron to stop diggers.
Low-maintenance and fog-resistant, vinyl holds its appearance year after year without sealing - good for HOA-restricted neighborhoods.
A strong, cost-effective mesh option often used for large-breed containment or to enclose a portion of the yard as a dedicated dog run.
Millbrae's coastal fog and salt-tinged air roll in off the Bay regularly, and that moisture is genuinely hard on wood fences. A fence sealed for Sacramento or the Central Valley won't last as long here without more frequent maintenance. We use wood species and finish products rated for coastal conditions, and we tell every homeowner exactly what the maintenance schedule looks like before they commit to a material. Hillside lots - common in the neighborhoods west of El Camino Real - add another layer of complexity: stepped or racked panels are the only way to close grade gaps that a digger or low-clearance dog will find immediately.
Homeowners in Burlingame, CA and San Bruno, CA face similar soil and climate conditions, and we bring that same local knowledge to every project throughout the Peninsula. If your neighborhood has an HOA, we ask about their design guidelines at the first meeting - not after installation.
We'll ask about your dog's breed, size, and habits - digger, jumper, or both. You'll hear back within one business day to schedule your on-site estimate.
We measure the perimeter, look at the terrain, check for slopes, and ask about your HOA rules. You receive a written quote itemizing materials and labor - no single lump number.
If your fence height requires city approval, we submit the application to Millbrae's Building Division. This typically adds one to three weeks - we handle it so you don't have to navigate city paperwork.
Posts go in first, set in concrete at the right depth for Millbrae's clay soil. Panels follow, stepped along any grade. Gates are installed last and adjusted carefully - we walk the full perimeter with you before we leave.
Free written estimate. We handle the permits. No pressure, no obligation.
(650) 516-3549Before we recommend anything, we ask about your dog's size, breed, and escape history. That conversation shapes every decision - height, material, gate latch, and whether a buried bottom apron makes sense for your yard. You get a fence designed for your actual dog.
We know Millbrae's Building Division process and pull permits on your behalf for every project that requires city approval. No paperwork, no delays, and no risk of a code violation that costs more to fix later.
Sloped yards are common in Millbrae, and stepping or racking fence panels to follow a grade takes real skill. We've installed fences on hillside properties throughout the Peninsula and know how to close the low spots that dogs find immediately on a poorly graded fence.
The American Fence Association notes that material choice matters more in coastal climates than most homeowners realize. We use wood species and finishes suited to Millbrae's fog and salt air, and we tell you exactly what maintenance your fence needs to stay strong for years.
Dog fencing is not a one-size project. The combination of local permit knowledge, hillside installation experience, and material selection suited to Bay Area coastal conditions is what separates a fence that works long-term from one that needs a repair call within a year. The American Fence Association recommends verifying contractor licenses through the California CSLB before signing any contract.
Add a motorized driveway gate to complete your property's perimeter - works alongside your dog fence for full entry control.
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