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Serving Mountain View, CA and surrounding areas. (650) 582-0577
When a fence is past repair, we take the whole thing out and build a new one that is anchored for Mountain View's clay soil and permitted through the city - no shortcuts, no surprise charges.
Fence replacement in Mountain View means removing the old fence completely - posts, panels, and concrete footings - and installing a brand-new structure from the ground up, with permits handled and posts anchored for local clay soil - most standard residential jobs are completed in one to three days once permits are in hand.
This is not the same as a repair, where you patch or swap out a section. Full replacement gives you a clean start with a fence that should last 15 to 25 years depending on the material. If your fence posts are still solid and only a few boards or panels are damaged, our fence repair service may be all you need.
Before any replacement, it is worth choosing the right material for your situation. Our wood fence installation service covers redwood, cedar, and pressure-treated options for homeowners who prefer a natural look, while vinyl and aluminum are worth considering for anyone who wants a fence that requires almost no maintenance over its lifetime.
If you push on a fence post and it moves, or you can see a gap forming between the post base and the soil, the foundation has failed. In Mountain View's clay-heavy soil, this often happens after wet winters cause the ground to swell and shift repeatedly. Leaning posts cannot be fixed by straightening alone - the footings need to be reset, and at that point replacement is usually more cost-effective.
Run your hand along fence boards. If the wood feels spongy, crumbles when pressed, or has turned deep gray with visible cracks, the wood has rotted past the point of repair. Mountain View's foggy mornings and wet winters accelerate wood decay on older fences that were never sealed or painted. One or two bad boards can be swapped, but if more than a quarter of the fence looks like this, replacement is the smarter investment.
After a strong winter storm - the kind Mountain View sees every few years - fences that looked fine before can end up with panels pushed out of line, rails cracked, or gates that no longer close. If the damage is widespread rather than isolated to one spot, the structural integrity of the whole fence is likely compromised. Scattered damage also creates privacy gaps and safety concerns for households with children or pets.
A worn or damaged fence is one of the first things a buyer or their inspector will notice. In Mountain View's competitive real estate market, curb appeal and maintenance signals matter. A new fence removes a negotiating point for buyers and signals that the property has been cared for.
We handle every part of the job from first estimate through final walkthrough. That includes pulling the permit through Mountain View's Building Division, removing the old fence and hauling all debris, setting new posts in concrete at the depth local soil demands, and installing the fence style and material you choose. If your home is in an HOA community, we know what Mountain View-area HOAs typically require and can help you prepare a submission that gets approved without revisions.
Material choice matters more than most homeowners realize. Wood fences have a natural look but need periodic sealing to hold up in Bay Area weather. Vinyl and aluminum cost more upfront but require almost no maintenance once installed. Chain link is the most budget-friendly option for properties where security is the priority over aesthetics. We install all of these and will give you an honest read on which makes the most sense for your yard, your budget, and your long-term plans.
Homeowners who prefer a natural look and are willing to do periodic sealing or painting every few years.
Anyone who wants a fence that holds its color and shape for decades with essentially no maintenance.
Properties where visibility matters and a decorative, rust-free fence fits the neighborhood aesthetic.
Yards where security and durability are the priority and appearance is secondary.
Backyards where full screening from neighbors or the street is the main goal.
Properties where the gate is the main point of failure and needs to be replaced as part of the overall fence project.
The City of Mountain View requires a building permit for most fences over six feet tall, and for any fence in a front yard over three feet tall. That process adds one to two weeks to a project timeline, but a permitted fence is inspected and documented - which protects you when you sell. Mountain View also has a significant number of planned communities and condo developments where HOA approval is required before any fence work begins, and that process is completely separate from the city permit. Neighborhoods like Waverly Park, Cuesta Park, and Castro City each have their own dynamics, and we know what to expect in each area.
The clay soil throughout the Santa Clara Valley expands and contracts with the seasons, which puts ongoing pressure on fence posts. Contractors who do not account for this set posts at minimum depth, and those fences lean within a few years. We set every post to handle the soil movement Mountain View sees over a typical winter - and we coordinate neighbor notifications per California's Good Neighbor Fence Law before any work begins. We also serve homeowners in Palo Alto and Campbell, where similar permit requirements and clay soil conditions apply.
We walk your property, measure the fence line, and check for terrain complications. We respond within 1 business day. Come with any HOA rules or permit questions - a good contractor factors those into the estimate rather than surprising you later.
If your project requires a city permit - which it likely will for fences over six feet - we handle the application. In Mountain View, permit review typically adds one to two weeks. If your home is in an HOA community, that process runs on the HOA's own timeline and both approvals must be in hand before work starts.
The crew pulls the old fence first - panels, posts, and concrete footings. New posts go in, set in freshly poured concrete. Rails and panels follow, then gates. On a standard backyard fence, installation typically takes the better part of one full day. We haul all debris as part of the job.
Walk the fence line with us before we leave. This is your chance to raise concerns while the crew is still on-site. Concrete footings need 24 to 48 hours to cure - avoid leaning on the fence during that window. For wood fences, wait two to four weeks before staining to let the wood dry properly.
We handle permits, HOA paperwork, and cleanup. Free written estimate. We respond within 1 business day.
An unpermitted fence is a documented problem when you sell or refinance your Mountain View home. We submit the permit application to the city's Building Division and keep documentation in hand - you never have to navigate that process yourself.
Mountain View's clay soil expands when wet and shrinks when dry, which is exactly why fence posts lean over time when they are not set deep enough. We anchor every post with the depth and concrete footings that local soil demands, so your fence stays straight through multiple rainy seasons.
California law requires written notice to your neighbor at least 30 days before shared-fence replacement begins. We walk you through that process before any work is scheduled, so you are protected and the conversation happens on your terms.
In a city where lots are modest and home values are high, a fence placed a few inches over the line creates real disputes. We verify your property boundaries at the site visit, so that conversation never happens after concrete is poured.
The American Fence Association and the California Contractors State License Board both provide tools to verify that any fence contractor you hire is licensed, bonded, and operating legally in California. We encourage every homeowner to check before signing anything - our license is current and verifiable on the CSLB website in about 30 seconds.
Choosing a wood replacement fence? We install redwood, cedar, and pressure-treated fences sized for Mountain View's soil and climate.
Learn MoreNot sure if you need full replacement? Targeted fence repair may be the right call if damage is isolated to a few posts or panels.
Learn MoreLate summer and fall book up fast. Get your estimate now and have a new fence installed before the ground gets wet again.