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Serving Santa Rosa, CA and surrounding areas. (707) 867-4904
Tired of a leaning, rotting fence? We install redwood and cedar wood fences in Santa Rosa that are set right for local clay soils, permitted through the city, and built to stand through many wet seasons.
Wood fence installation in Santa Rosa means setting posts into concrete below grade, attaching horizontal rails between those posts, and securing fence boards to the frame - most standard backyard jobs take one to three days for an experienced crew.
Most Santa Rosa homeowners come to us because their existing fence has started leaning or rotting at the base - a common result of the area's clay soils and wet winters cycling year after year. Whether you need a 6-foot privacy fence around a backyard, a boundary fence along a property line, or a fence with custom gate work, the process starts with an in-person estimate at your yard. If you are weighing your material options, our vinyl fence installation page covers the lower-maintenance alternative.
Santa Rosa requires a building permit for most fences taller than 6 feet, and some front yard fences fall under height limits that are lower. We handle the permit process for you - including coordinating the city inspection at the end - so you do not have to navigate that on your own. According to the American Fence Association, proper post depth and concrete footings are the single biggest factor in how long a fence stays straight and serviceable.
If fence sections are tilting or boards are separating from the frame, the structure has likely failed at the post level. In Santa Rosa's clay soils, this movement is common after several wet-dry cycles, and it gets worse quickly once it starts.
Wood that has turned gray and soft at the bottom is rotting from moisture exposure. This is especially common in older Santa Rosa neighborhoods where fences were installed without treated wood or proper post footings. Patching individual boards will not solve the underlying problem.
Many Santa Rosa homes have low or partial fencing that does not provide real privacy or contain pets and children. If you have a young family or dogs, a new fence is one of the most practical improvements you can make to your outdoor space.
If sections of your fence are charred, warped, or structurally compromised from a past event, those sections are not just unsightly - they are a liability. Replacing damaged sections or the full fence restores both safety and the appearance of your property.
The most common request we get is for a 6-foot board-on-board privacy fence - a clean, solid look that works well in most Santa Rosa neighborhoods. This style uses overlapping boards so there are no gaps, giving you full privacy from the street or neighbors. For homeowners who want something different, a split-rail or picket style can define a yard boundary without fully enclosing it, and is a good fit for front yards where height limits apply. We also build privacy fence installations that combine cedar or redwood with custom height and spacing to meet specific HOA requirements or fire zone guidelines.
Every job includes gate framing and hanging as part of the installation - we do not treat gates as an add-on afterthought. A gate that sags or sticks on day one is a problem that gets worse fast, so we make sure latches, hinges, and swing direction are all confirmed with you during the estimate visit. We work with redwood and cedar as our primary species because both hold up well in Northern California's wet winters and dry summers, and both age well without requiring repainting every few years the way painted pine does.
Overlapping boards with no gaps. The go-to choice for full backyard privacy in most Santa Rosa neighborhoods.
Defines a boundary without fully enclosing the yard. Works well for front yards and properties with height restrictions.
Sized to meet HOA requirements or fire zone guidelines. We confirm measurements and approval needs during your estimate visit.
Santa Rosa's clay-heavy soils are the main reason homeowners here see fences fail sooner than they should. The ground swells when the winter rains arrive and shrinks back in the dry season - a cycle that repeats every year and gradually pushes posts out of alignment if they were not set deep enough or properly anchored in concrete. Contractors who know this area account for it in how they set posts. Contractors who do not know this area often set posts at a standard depth that works fine in stable soil but does not hold up here. We serve homeowners across Santa Rosa, including those in Rohnert Park where similar soil conditions are common.
Wildfire risk is another local factor that shapes how we work here. The 2017 Tubbs Fire changed how a lot of Santa Rosa homeowners think about their yards and structures. Some neighborhoods - particularly in hillside areas - have HOA rules or local guidelines about fence placement near the home. We are familiar with Santa Rosa's fire hazard zone designations and can walk you through what matters for your specific property. Homeowners in Sebastopol and surrounding Sonoma County areas have similar seasonal considerations we build around.
Reach out by phone or online form. We will typically respond within one business day to schedule an in-person estimate visit at your property.
We walk your property line, measure the fence run, and discuss wood options, post depth, and gates. You get a written quote that breaks down materials, labor, and any permit fees.
We handle the Santa Rosa building permit application and call 811 to have underground lines marked before any digging begins. Both steps are required and protect your investment.
The crew sets posts, attaches rails and boards, hangs gates, and cleans up all debris. We do a final walkthrough with you before we leave to confirm everything meets your expectations.
Spring and early summer fill up fast. Reach out today and we will schedule your free in-person estimate - written quote included, no obligation.
(707) 867-4904Much of Santa Rosa sits on expansive clay that shifts with every wet and dry season. We account for local soil conditions in how deep we set posts and how we anchor them, so your fence stays straight through many seasons - not just the first one.
We pull the Santa Rosa building permit, coordinate the city inspection, and make sure everything is signed off before we consider the job done. You get a paper trail that protects your investment and makes future home sales smoother.
We hold a current, active license from the California Contractors State License Board. You can verify any contractor's license in seconds at the CSLB website before you hire. A valid license means accountability if anything goes wrong.
Redwood and cedar are the right choice for Northern California's wet winters and dry summers, and we stock both. Choosing the right species upfront is the single biggest factor in how long your fence lasts between maintenance cycles.
Knowing local soil, permit requirements, and the right wood species for this climate is what separates a fence that lasts 15-plus years from one you are replacing in five. We bring all of that to every job in Santa Rosa and the surrounding North Bay.
Have a question not listed here? Call us or submit a message and we will get back to you within one business day.
A low-maintenance PVC alternative to wood that holds its color and shape through Northern California's wet winters and dry summers without repainting.
Learn MorePurpose-built privacy fencing in wood or alternative materials, designed to meet height, spacing, and HOA requirements for your specific Santa Rosa property.
Learn MoreSpring installation slots go fast - reach out now for your free in-person estimate and written quote before the busy season fills up.