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Fence installation in Lawndale typically runs $3,500 to $9,000 depending on material, linear footage, and what we find once the old posts come out of the ground. Most Lawndale jobs wrap up in two to five days from the first post hole to the final gate adjustment. If you’re dealing with a fence that’s leaning into your neighbor’s yard or you just need a clean boundary before putting the house on the market, call Tom Barrett’s crew at (877) 610-1318. We’ve been working in Lawndale since 1998, and we know what these 1950s lots throw at a fence crew.
Lawndale’s tight setbacks and older property lines make fence work different here than it is a few miles east in Gardena or Hawthorne. We survey first, pull the Lawndale Community Development permit when the job calls for it, and put every scope change on paper before a single post goes in. That’s how Barrett & Sons Construction has always worked, and it’s why homeowners in 90260 and 90261 keep calling us back for the next project.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Lawndale’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
Tom Barrett founded Barrett & Sons in 1998, and his sons run the fence crews that show up in Lawndale. This is a name-on-the-truck operation, not a franchise dispatching strangers from two counties away. When you call about a fence along Hawthorne Boulevard or a privacy fence near Alondra Park, the person answering the phone is someone who can actually speak to what your job will cost and how it’ll get built.
Lawndale runs its own Community Development permitting office instead of routing through LA County. That’s a detail out-of-area fence companies get wrong all the time, and it costs homeowners weeks of delays. We file directly with Lawndale’s office and schedule around their turnaround times, which we know from hundreds of permits. Every eligible job gets permits pulled and inspections signed. Tom will tell you the permit inspector works for you, not for him, and that’s the way he likes it.
We also carry premium fencing brands locals can look up instead of mystery material off a van. You’ll see names like Belgard and Techo-Bloc when we talk about gate posts, retaining wall tie-ins, or fence lines that step down a slope. And every Barrett & Sons fence job carries the written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If something’s not right, one call brings Tom back. He lives twenty minutes away; if something’s wrong, he wants to know about it.
Our Fence Installation Services in Lawndale
We handle the full range of Fence Installation work for Lawndale homes, from simple chain link on a back lot line to fully permitted privacy fences with custom gates.
Wood Fence
Wood remains the most popular fence choice in Lawndale, and for good reason. The marine-layer humidity that sits over the South Bay keeps redwood and cedar from drying out and cracking the way it does inland, but it also accelerates rot at the post bases if they aren’t set in concrete above the soil line. We use pressure-treated posts and seal the cut ends, which matters on Lawndale’s 1950s lots where sprinklers run right up against fencelines.
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl posts hold up well against Lawndale’s salty coastal air and the year-round UV exposure that fades painted wood fast. We recommend vinyl for homeowners along Prairie Avenue or Inglewood Avenue who want a fence they can hose off and forget. Expect a vinyl fence installation in Lawndale to run $3,500 to $9,000 for a standard 60 to 80 linear foot run.
Chain Link Fence
For rental duplexes and back-lot dog runs, chain link still makes the most sense per dollar. Lawndale has a high share of small multi-family rentals, and a properly tensioned galvanized chain link fence with a buried bottom rail keeps things secure without eating up the whole backyard. We also repair and re-hang gates on existing chain link throughout 90260 and 90261.
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum gives Lawndale homeowners the look of wrought iron without the rust problem that the coastal humidity hands to bare steel. It’s a good match for the stucco 1950s homes that dominate the city, especially for front-yard decorative fencing with a drive gate. Aluminum fence installation in Lawndale runs $4,000 to $10,000 for a typical front yard with a gate 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 Lawndale
We install and service fence systems from brands you can actually look up, including Belgard and Techo-Bloc products for hardscape tie-ins and post bases, plus Quikrete for structural concrete work. We keep the parts and mixes these systems need stocked on our trucks serving Lawndale, so a gate post replacement or a section swap doesn’t stall out waiting on a parts run across town. If you already own a fence and need repairs rather than a full replacement, we can match most common materials and profiles.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Lawndale Homes
Lawndale’s housing stock was built fast in the 1950s and 1960s, and the fences that came with those homes are now sixty years old. Here’s what we see most often when we walk a Lawndale property:
- Rot at the post base from sprinkler over-spray. Lawndale’s small lots push landscaping right against the fenceline, and irrigation soaks the posts at grade level. We set new posts in concrete mounded above the soil line so water drains away instead of pooling.
- Property lines that don’t match the fence. On Lawndale’s densely packed post-WWII tracts, fences were often built by handshake agreements in the 1960s, and a modern survey can show the fence sitting a foot off the true line. We work with your surveyor to build where the deed says, not where the old fence happened to be.
- Gates that sag and drag. Heavy wood gates on original hardware sag over time, and in Lawndale’s humidity, the wood swells and the hinges pull loose from the stucco posts. We rebuild gates with steel frames and adjustable hinges so the latch actually catches.
- Neighbor disputes over shared fencelines. Lawndale’s duplexes and small rentals mean two owners often share one fence. We provide written line-item quotes that break costs down by side, so both owners can see exactly what their share covers before work starts. No surprise invoices at the end.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Lawndale, CA
Most Fence Installation in Lawndale jobs fall in the $3,500 to $9,000 range. Wood privacy fences sit near the lower end for standard 60-foot runs. Aluminum and vinyl trend higher because the materials cost more up front, though they save money over time on maintenance. Chain link is the most economical option for long property lines. Things that push a Lawndale fence project toward the top of the range include steep grade changes, old concrete footings that need demolition, custom gates with automation, and jobs that require Lawndale Community Development permits with inspections. We give free estimates in writing, with scope and allowances itemized, and any price change comes as a written change order before work proceeds. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule yours.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lawndale
Our fence crews cover Lawndale and the surrounding South Bay communities, including Marina del Rey, Hawthorne, Del Aire, and Alondra Park. If you’re in a neighboring city and considering Driveway & Pavers in Lawndale alongside your fence project, we handle that too, along with Home Additions & ADU in Lawndale for homeowners expanding their backyards with a permitted unit. One crew, one warranty, one name on the truck.
Serving Lawndale, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lawndale 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 Lawndale
Most Lawndale fence projects can be scheduled within one to two weeks of a written estimate, once permits are confirmed and materials are ordered. The Lawndale Community Development office turnarounds are something we plan around daily. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a realistic start date, not a sales answer.
We work throughout Lawndale in both 90260 and 90261, including homes around Alondra Park, the neighborhoods off Prairie Avenue and Inglewood Avenue, and the residential blocks near Hawthorne Boulevard. If you’re in Lawndale, we cover you. The trip charge inside the county is zero.
Yes. If a tree takes down a section, a car clips your front fence, or the wind from a storm folds a panel over, call (877) 610-1318. A live person answers around the clock, and we’ll get someone out to assess the damage. Emergency board-up and temporary bracing come first, then a written quote for the full repair.
Lawndale runs its own Community Development permitting office, which means different code interpretations and turnaround times than Hawthorne or Gardena. Contractors who work mostly outside Lawndale often get this wrong and lose weeks sorting out paperwork. We file in Lawndale every week and know exactly what the office asks for before we dig the first post hole.
Yes, every fence installation and repair carries the written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If a gate sags, a post shifts, or anything isn’t done right within 90 days, one call brings Tom back to make it right. The promise is written on your contract, not buried in fine print, and it applies to every Barrett & Sons job in Lawndale.
Get Your Free Fence Installation Estimate in Lawndale
If you’re tired of companies that quote one price on the phone and hand you a different bill at the door, give us a call. Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable. His sons run the crews, the permits get pulled, and every price change arrives in writing before work starts. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and get a real number from a real contractor who lives twenty minutes from your fence.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Lawndale since 1998.