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A new fence in Citrus typically runs $3,500-$9,000, with vinyl and aluminum at the higher end of that range and wood or chain link filling the middle. Permits here route through LA County’s EPIC-LA portal, not a city hall, because Citrus is unincorporated. That changes the timeline, the paperwork, and the engineering requirements. We’ve been doing it long enough to know exactly what LA County asks for before we sink the first post. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through what your specific fence needs.
We know Citrus differently than a contractor who mostly works Azusa or Glendora. The permits come from a different office. The wind loads are higher against the San Gabriel foothills. And the fire zone rules that govern what materials can sit next to your house are stricter than most homeowners expect. Tom Barrett and his sons handle the paperwork, the engineering, and the inspections. You get a fence that passes the first time, not a correction order taped to your gate.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Citrus’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
We publish our name, address, and license number on every contract. Tom Barrett founded the company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. When we quote a fence in Citrus, the scope is in writing. Allowances in writing. Change orders in writing. If anything shifts mid-job, you see it on paper before a single nail moves. That’s how we’ve kept customers between 50 and 70 from feeling like they’re back in the same bad deal a national outfit handed them last time.
Local homeowners tell us the same thing: they’d rather pay more for a face they’ll see again at the grocery store than save a few hundred and chase a voicemail box. We answer our own phone, 24/7. When a Santa Ana wind event rips through and your back fence is leaning at 20 degrees, you don’t want an out-of-state call center. You want someone who knows the difference between an LA County correction and an Azusa city permit.
Our Fence Installation team has worked lots along North Barranca Avenue, through the older tract neighborhoods off Arrow Highway, and up toward the foothill streets where grading becomes trickier. We know what the soil does in different parts of Citrus. We know where wind-load details matter most. And we bring that to every quote.
Our Fence Installation Services in Citrus
Vinyl Fence Installation
Vinyl fence installation in Citrus runs $3,500-$9,000 depending on linear footage, style, and whether we’re removing an old fence first. This is the most popular choice for Citrus homeowners who want durability without repainting every three years. Vinyl holds up to the foothill sun and doesn’t crack the way cheap wood does after a few dry summers. We spec posts deep enough for LA County wind zones and use galvanized post anchors rated for the gusts that sweep down from the mountains.
One warning from real jobs: vinyl is only as good as the post depth. A fence built to look solid but not engineered for Citrus wind zones leans or blows over in the first Santa Ana event. We size posts and footings to the actual engineering requirement, not the minimum that looks okay in a photo.
Aluminum Fence Installation
Aluminum fence installation in Citrus costs between $4,000 and $10,000. Aluminum resists rust, which matters in a climate where morning fog gives way to dry heat. It’s also one of the better options for homeowners inside the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, since it doesn’t fuel a fire the way wood can. We run aluminum on many Citrus properties as a decorative front fence with gates, and as a pool enclosure where County code requires specific latch and height details.
Aluminum posts get set in concrete footings sized for the soil you have. Some Citrus lots sit on old citrus grove dirt that drains fast, others on compacted clay. Both need different footing depths. We check before we dig.
Wood Fence Installation
Wood fence installation remains the go-to for privacy and budget. A typical Citrus wood fence runs $3,500-$9,000 depending on height, footage, and whether the existing fence needs removal. We build a lot of privacy fences in the tract neighborhoods where houses sit close together and you can shake hands with your neighbor through the kitchen window. Redwood and cedar are the common woods, but if you’re adjacent to a house inside the VHFHSZ, we walk you through ignition-resistant details that LA County expects.
Chain Link Fence Installation
Chain link is the practical choice for Citrus homeowners who want security without spending on aesthetic. It holds up to wind better than solid panels because the mesh lets air through instead of acting like a sail. That’s a real advantage during Santa Ana events. Chain link also gets used for temporary fencing during construction or around equipment. Galvanized posts, concrete footings, and a tension wire at the bottom keep it tight for years.
We also handle fence repair, fence gates, iron fence, and commercial fencing throughout the 91702 zip code. If a section blew over or the gate sags, call us before you replace the whole run. Often the fix is smaller than it looks.
What happens when you call
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Citrus
Most of what we install is from manufacturers you can look up: vinyl and aluminum systems from suppliers who publish wind-load ratings, wood from local lumber yards that grade their stock, and fence hardware we’ve tested on foothill properties for years. For adjacent hardscape and gate posts, Techo-Bloc pavers and Quikrete bagged concrete mix show up regularly on our Citrus jobs. We don’t put mystery brands off the back of a van onto your property line.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Citrus Homes
- Shallow posts and undersized rails. A fence built to look solid but not engineered for Citrus wind zones leans or blows over in the first Santa Ana event. We’ve rebuilt enough of these to know the failure starts underground, not at the surface.
- Skipping the VHFHSZ material check. A wood fence adjacent to a house within the fire severity zone can draw a correction if it doesn’t meet ignition-resistant details. County inspectors notice. We spec it right the first time.
- Wrong jurisdiction on the permit. Pulling a City of Azusa permit for a Citrus address delays the job and triggers a stop-work order from LA County. Contractors who work mostly incorporated cities make this mistake regularly. We don’t.
- Rotted posts in older lots. Citrus’s postwar tract homes often have original fence posts set in soil that shifts with the dry-wet cycling. Replacing one post without addressing drainage at the base just buys another failure a year later.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Citrus, CA
Here’s the honest breakdown for Citrus fence work. These are market ranges, not guesses, and they hold true across the 91702 zip code.
| Fence Type | Typical Cost in Citrus |
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| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500-$9,000 |
| Aluminum Fence Installation | $4,000-$10,000 |
| Wood Fence Installation | $3,500-$9,000 |
| Chain Link Fence Installation | $3,500-$9,000 |
What changes the number: linear footage, fence height, removal of the old fence, soil conditions that demand deeper footings, gate hardware, and whether the fence sits inside a VHFHSZ boundary. A fence that shares a property line with a County-maintained drainage easement may need additional review. Every quote from us includes these line items in writing. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate. We don’t do surprise invoices.
Why Citrus Permits and Wind Loads Actually Matter
Citrus is unincorporated, so every fence permit runs through LA County’s EPIC-LA portal instead of a city hall. Contractors who only work incorporated neighbors like Azusa or Glendora often miss this and lose a week on the permit alone. We don’t. Tom Barrett has pulled enough LA County fence permits across Citrus to know which boxes to check, which plans to attach, and which inspector will likely be assigned. That means your fence doesn’t sit unbuilt while someone figures out the portal.
Wind load is the other piece most homeowners never hear about. Sitting against the San Gabriel Mountain foothills, Citrus takes serious Santa Ana gusts. LA County engineering expects fence posts and rails to meet a minimum wind-load standard, and a compliant quote includes deeper footings, galvanized post anchors, and rail sizing that actually matches the engineered detail. A cheap quote leaves those out. Then the first wind event does what wind always does to shallow posts.
There’s also the fire zone. Much of Citrus sits within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. That triggers ignition-resistant material rules near structures. A wood fence adjacent to a house inside the zone can draw a correction if it doesn’t meet those details. We check the zone before we quote, and we build accordingly. Documentation of that compliance matters later. On a 1960s tract lot off North Barranca Avenue, we rebuilt a 120-foot back fence after Santa Ana winds snapped three posts at the base. The job required LA County sign-off on wind-load details before we poured deeper footings, and we used galvanized post anchors rated for the foothill gusts; the owner later used that inspection record when an insurer asked about fence condition.
We Also Serve Cities Near Citrus
Our Fence Installation in Citrus service area extends naturally into Azusa, Vincent, Covina, and Glendora. Each of those has its own permit office, and we handle the jurisdictional differences every day. You can reach us at (877) 610-1318 from any of them.
Serving Citrus, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Citrus area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Fence Installation in Citrus
Yes, Citrus requires a fence permit through LA County Department of Public Works Building and Safety, using the EPIC-LA online portal. There is no Citrus city hall to walk into. A fence over 6 feet, or any fence adjacent to a property line with grading or drainage considerations, almost always needs a permit. We file the permit, schedule the inspections, and make sure the job closes out with a signed final. Call (877) 610-1318 for exact permit requirements on your lot.
LA County engineering uses the California Building Code wind exposure categories, and Citrus foothill locations typically fall into Exposure C or D, meaning the fence posts and rails must resist uplift and lateral wind pressure far beyond a flat suburban lot. That translates into deeper concrete footings, galvanized post anchors, and properly sized rails. A compliant quote from us includes the engineered detail and the inspection sign-off. Call (877) 610-1318 for a wind-rated fence quote.
VHFHSZ rules primarily govern building materials and assemblies for structures, but a wood fence within a fire severity zone that sits adjacent to a house can draw a correction if it doesn’t meet ignition-resistant details, especially near the structure’s footprint. Many Citrus properties fall inside the zone. We check the LRA map before quoting and specify materials that avoid corrections. Call (877) 610-1318 to see if your lot is affected.
Most Citrus fence permits clear in one to two weeks through EPIC-LA if the plans are complete, and inspections happen within a few days of scheduling. A contractor who doesn’t know the portal can easily add an extra week. We do this every week. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a realistic timeline for your specific fence.
Yes. A county-inspected fence with documented wind-load compliance and final sign-off is far easier to present to an insurer than a fence with no paper trail. We’ve had Citrus customers use their inspection records exactly this way after Santa Ana damage. The permit inspector works for you, not for us. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll make sure your fence has the documentation it needs.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Citrus and surrounding Los Angeles County communities since 1998.