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A new fence in Exeter typically runs $3,500 to $9,000, with vinyl and aluminum landing at the higher end of that range and wood privacy fences falling around the middle. Most Exeter fence projects take two to five days once posts are set, depending on soil conditions and the linear footage involved. If you’re pricing a fence on the east side near Rocky Hill or out toward the Exeter Foothills neighborhood, plan for rock drilling that flatter parts of Visalia never see. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk the line with you, show you where the granite starts, and give you a written number before any digging happens.
Barrett & Sons Construction has been owner-operated since 1998, and Tom Barrett’s crew includes his sons, not a rotating cast of strangers. We coordinate scheduling from our Fresno, Central Valley office, but our crews live and work in Exeter and the surrounding foothill towns. When your fence leans or a gate sags two years after the build, the person who shows up is someone whose name is actually on the truck.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Exeter’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look it up before you sign anything. That’s the standard we hold, and it’s the standard Exeter homeowners tell us they didn’t get from the national outfits. You’ll see Tom or one of his sons on-site most days, not a subcontracted crew wearing someone else’s shirt.
The Fence Installation work we do in Exeter gets backed by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If a post shifts or a gate binds because of something we did, one call brings Tom back to make it right. No fine print, no phone tree, no out-of-state call center. A live person answers the phone 24/7 because when you’re dealing with a fence line on shifting clay at 7 a.m., you need a real answer, not a voicemail box.
We also know the permitting rhythm in Exeter. Fences over certain heights require permits through the city, and we pull them on every eligible job and get the inspection signed. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why I like him.
Our Fence Installation Services in Exeter
We build every type of fence Exeter homes need, but the soils here dictate the method more than the material. Here’s how our most common Exeter fence projects break down.
Wood Fence
Redwood and cedar privacy fences remain the most common choice across Exeter, especially along the citrus-era neighborhoods west of Highway 65. On the west side where expansive adobe clay dominates, we set posts at 30 to 36 inches with gravel bases so the shrink-swell cycle doesn’t heave them out of line. A 60-foot redwood privacy fence in Exeter usually runs $4,200 to $6,800, including concrete footings and hardware.
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl makes sense for Exeter homeowners who don’t want to stain or seal every few years, and the material holds up well against summer heat and tule fog moisture. Vinyl fence installation in Exeter typically lands between $3,500 and $9,000 depending on height, style, and whether we’re fighting granite on the east side. The wider the concrete collar around each post, the better vinyl survives the clay heave cycle on the west side.
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum works well for Exeter pool enclosures and front-yard boundaries where you want security without blocking the view of the foothills. Aluminum fence installation in Exeter runs $4,000 to $10,000 for a typical residential lot. On decomposed granite, the post holes go slower, and that extra rock drilling gets priced into the written quote before we start, not after.
Privacy Fence
We build a lot of privacy fences for the newer master-planned communities on Exeter’s east side, especially the Exeter Foothills area. Those developments have their own architectural review processes, and we submit the plans, materials, and colors through the HOA or design committee before breaking ground. A 6-foot vinyl privacy fence spanning a standard 80-foot rear lot line there runs $5,200 to $7,800, with HOA submittal paperwork included.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Exeter
We stock and install fence materials our crews stand behind, and we keep the hardware and post caps Exeter customers need on our trucks so we’re not running back and forth across the county mid-job. For surrounding projects like roof and window work, we also carry GAF roofing and Andersen windows, so when a fence project turns into a broader exterior refresh, you’re dealing with named materials you can look up, not mystery product off a van.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Exeter Homes
- Shallow posts in decomposed granite on the east side. Standard augers stop dead on granite at 12 to 18 inches, and crews that don’t switch to rock tooling leave posts too shallow. Within a season, those posts lean, and the fix is a change order to redrill and reset every one of them.
- Clay heave pushing posts out of plumb on the west side. Expansive adobe clay swells when it rains and contracts through the dry months. Posts set at a standard 24-inch depth without gravel bases will walk out of line over two or three wet winters. We go 30 to 36 inches and pack gravel under each post.
- Hidden agricultural infrastructure on former packing-shed lots. Exeter’s citrus-packing past means some lots near downtown sit over old water lines and abandoned conduits from the 1950s and 60s. Hitting one mid-auger stops work until we assess it, and if asbestos wrap is involved, hazmat clearance has to happen before we keep digging.
- Builder-grade fence sections that were never built for Exeter soils. Many 2010s-era homes on the east side came with thin-gauge steel posts and shallow concrete collars. Those sections lean and rust within a few years. We replace them with deeper footings and heavier post hardware, and we preserve whatever remains under the builder’s warranty instead of voiding it.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Exeter, CA
Here’s what fence work costs in Exeter as of current market conditions. These ranges reflect local soil, labor, and material costs, not national averages.
| Project | Exeter Price Range |
|---|---|
| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500-$9,000 |
| Aluminum Fence Installation | $4,000-$10,000 |
| Wood Privacy Fence (60 ft) | $4,200-$6,800 |
| Privacy Fence (80 ft, vinyl) | $5,200-$7,800 |
Rock drilling on Exeter’s east side adds cost because the tooling and time are real. So does deeper post setting on the clay-heavy west side. Every quote we give is written and line-itemed, and if the scope changes once we’re digging, you get a written change order before a single post moves. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. Call (877) 610-1318 for your free estimate, and if you’re a senior or veteran, ask about the standing 10% discount.
We Also Serve Cities Near Exeter
Our crews run fence lines in Exeter and the surrounding foothill towns daily, including Fence Installation in Exeter and nearby Farmersville, Lindsay, Woodlake, and Visalia. If you’re just outside city limits on county land, we still handle the permitting and soil work the same way. The granite and clay don’t stop at the city line.
Serving Exeter, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Exeter 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 Exeter
On the east side, decomposed granite stops standard augers within a foot or two, so we switch to a rock auger with carbide teeth and often widen the collar diameter to seat posts properly. The east side is fundamentally different from the west side, where expansive adobe clay needs deeper posts, 30 to 36 inches, with gravel drainage bases to survive seasonal heave. Most Exeter fences fail when installers use one method for both soil types. We don’t. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you which soil you’re on before we quote.
No, if it’s done through the proper design review process and the work doesn’t disturb the home’s structural warranty envelope. Newer HOA communities in places like the Exeter Foothills neighborhood require plans, material samples, and color submittals before any fence goes in, and we handle that paperwork as part of the job. If a builder warranty is still active, we also check the original survey and improvement plan so our post locations don’t conflict with the builder’s coverage. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and we’ll walk the HOA submittal with you.
Exeter’s west-side adobe clay swells when wet and contracts when dry, and that movement pushes shallow posts out of plumb year over year. The fix is post depth of 30 to 36 inches with a gravel base under each post and a wider concrete collar at the surface. We’ve replaced dozens of leaning fences in the older neighborhoods west of Highway 65 where the original posts were set at 24 inches, and the difference after two wet winters is a straight line versus a staggered mess. If yours is already leaning, we repair and reset without replacing the whole fence. Call (877) 610-1318 for an assessment.
Yes, for fences over the city’s height threshold, and the process involves a permit application, plan review, and a final inspection. We pull the permit for you, schedule the inspection, and stay on-site until the inspector signs off. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why I like him. If you’re in an HOA, the design review happens before the city permit, and we handle both in sequence. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you whether your specific fence needs a permit before you pay for anything.
Yes, typically, but it requires more site assessment up front. Exeter’s citrus-packing past means some lots near downtown sit over abandoned cold-storage lines and old equipment conduits from the 1950s and 60s, and hitting one during augering can stop work until we clear the area. If there’s any sign of asbestos pipe insulation, we pause and bring in a hazmat assessment before any structural work continues. The fence itself is usually straightforward once the underground unknowns are cleared. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll check the property history before we quote.
Call Barrett & Sons Construction for Fence Installation in Exeter
When you’re ready for a fence that stands straight through Exeter’s split-soil reality, call Tom Barrett and his crew at (877) 610-1318 for a free written estimate. We’ll walk the line with you, check the soil, handle the permit and HOA paperwork, and give you a number in writing before we ever break ground. If it’s not done right, you make one call and Tom comes back. That’s the promise, in writing, on every Exeter fence we build.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Exeter, CA since 1998.