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Fence installation in Parkway typically runs $3,500 to $9,000 for a standard vinyl fence on a post-1965 tract lot, with wood and aluminum falling in that same general band depending on linear footage and the soil work involved. That’s the honest range we quote for this area, and it reflects something most generic estimators miss: Parkway sits on expansive clay that punishes undersized post holes. Barrett & Sons Construction serves all of the 95823 zip code, and we know exactly which county forms your fence job needs before the first auger touches dirt. Call us at (877) 610-1318 for a free written estimate.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Parkway’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
We’ve built a lot of fence in Parkway. Not because we market hard, but because word travels fast in unincorporated Sacramento County: when a contractor shows up on Florin Road or along the streets south of Meadowview, pulls the right county permit, and leaves a straight fence line the neighbor can see from their kitchen window, people talk. Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. That matters in a place like Parkway, where you’ll see the same truck at the hardware store on Saturday and you want to know the name on the door is the name behind the work.
Here’s what sets us apart. Every job starts with a written scope of work, not a handshake. Every price change arrives as a written change order before we touch anything. And every completed fence carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise: if something we built isn’t right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call. No fine print. No voicemail maze. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Key Takeaways for Parkway Homeowners:
- Parkway is unincorporated, so fence work requires Sacramento County permits, not City of Sacramento permits.
- Expansive clay soil under 95823 means post hole depth and concrete specification matter more than almost anywhere in the metro area.
- We quote $3,500-$9,000 for most residential fence installs here, with written change orders before any allowance shifts.
- Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable. Look us up before you sign anything.
Our Fence Installation Services in Parkway
Wood Fence
Wood fence in Parkway is a classic choice for ranch-style and 1970s-80s tract homes, and we build them to hold up to the Sacramento Valley’s punishing wet-dry cycle. A 220-foot redwood privacy fence we built near the Cosumnes River corridor taught us what every Parkway job now includes: hand-digging where drainage swales cut through the lot, and deeper concrete footings where clay shifts. We pull the county permit, set posts below the clay line, and use materials from local suppliers so any future board replacement matches.
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl fence works well in Parkway if you want a fence that doesn’t rot in winter rain or warp in 105°F summer heat. The flat, low-lying topography here means drainage grading matters, so we check slope before we set any post. Expect a typical Parkway vinyl fence to run $3,500-$9,000 depending on footage, gates, and whether the county requires a grading allowance. We install Simonton and Ply Gem vinyl products when customers ask for a named brand they can research.
Chain Link Fence
Chain link is the practical answer for a Parkway backyard where visibility matters or where you’re fencing a side yard on a budget. It holds up to clay movement better than rigid wood fences, and we set corner posts deeper than average because we know what happens after two wet-dry cycles. We also handle fence repair when a leaning post needs to be reset or a gate post has heaved out of plumb.
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum fence around a Parkway property gives you the look of iron without the rust, and it pairs well with post-1965 homes where the front yard wants a clean, open line. You’ll pay roughly $4,000-$10,000 for a full aluminum install in 95823, depending on gate hardware and the slope of your lot. The county doesn’t care what material you choose, but drainage setbacks do apply near the Cosumnes River corridor, so we scope that before quoting.
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 Parkway
We carry premium-brand products across every trade, and fences are no exception. When a Parkway customer asks for a brand they can look up, we quote Ply Gem and Simonton for vinyl and window-adjacent fencing products, and PGT when impact-rated or coastal-grade hardware is part of the scope. No mystery brands off a van. You get the manufacturer’s name, the product line, and the written allowance for every material line item.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Parkway Homes
- Expansive clay heave: The soil under 95823 swells and shrinks every season. Undersized post holes and weak concrete crack within two cycles, and fences lean. We set posts below the clay line with the right mix for every job.
- Septic and leach field damage: Most Parkway acreage and many larger lots run on septic systems. Augering without locating tank and drain field setbacks is the fastest way to a $3,000 change order and a broken wastewater system. We verify setbacks before quoting.
- Wrong county permit: Contractors who work City of Sacramento neighborhoods often assume their city registration covers Parkway. It doesn’t. County register, county portal, county inspection. Jobs without that paper risk stop-work orders.
- Winter drainage failures: Flat lots near the Cosumnes River corridor collect water every storm season. Fences set without checking the drainage swale will lean before summer. We grade, we drain, and we pour deeper footings where water sits.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Parkway, CA
Here’s the level of detail we give every Parkway homeowner before we ask for a signature:
| Fence Type | Parkway Price Range |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,500-$7,000 |
What shifts the price in Parkway? Linear footage, gate count, fence height, and whether your lot triggers a grading and drainage allowance. Also, how close our auger needs to work to a septic tank or leach field. We write every allowance on paper before work starts, so there’s no surprise invoice at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a free, exact quote for your specific lot.
We Also Serve Cities Near Parkway
Our Fence Installation crews serve all of Parkway and the surrounding communities. If you live in Florin, Fruitridge Pocket, Laguna, or Elk Grove, we can pull the right permit for your jurisdiction and get your fence built on schedule. See more about our work in Fence Installation in Parkway and give us a call for a free estimate.
Serving Parkway, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Parkway 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 Parkway
Yes. In unincorporated Parkway (95823), replacing the fence line still requires a Sacramento County Building Inspection Division permit because the county wants a plan check on setbacks and, on larger lots, septic clearance. You don’t get to skip the county just because posts stay in the ground. We handle the full permit package for every eligible job, and we schedule the county inspection before we call the job done. Call (877) 610-1318 if you want us to check your specific lot.
Sacramento County requires specific setback distances from septic tanks and drain fields, and the number depends on your lot size and system design. We verify the as-built and field-locate the system before a single auger goes in. On one 220-foot redwood job near the Cosumnes River corridor, we hand-dug every post hole near the drain field and poured deeper footings to keep the fence off the setback line. Don’t guess. Get the county’s setback requirement on paper, and we’ll build to it.
Because the flat, low-lying lots in southern 95823 collect winter water that saturates clay and pushes fence posts out of plumb. A grading allowance covers the work needed to move water away from the post line before we pour concrete. It’s not a scam line item. It’s the cost of building on expansive clay that actually holds. We put it in writing so you can see it before we start, and we scope for it on every Parkway lot where the drainage runs the wrong way.
You can, but Sacramento County’s front-yard and side-yard fence height rules still apply, along with any HOA or recorded setback easements on your specific parcel. County code permits certain heights by location, and a fence on the line means both neighbors share its face and its upkeep. We’ll pull the county rules for your exact address before we quote, so you’re not guessing what the inspector will sign off on. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk the lot with you.
Sacramento County’s Building Inspection Division requires a final inspection before a fence permit closes, typically covering post depth, concrete specification, setback compliance, and, on septic lots, the clearance to the drain field. We schedule that inspection and stand with the inspector when they walk the line. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and we like it that way. If something’s not right, we fix it before sign-off, not after.
Call Barrett & Sons for Your Parkway Fence Estimate
Tom Barrett lives twenty minutes from Parkway. If something’s wrong with your fence, he wants to know about it. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free, written estimate. We’ll pull the county permit, set your posts on the right concrete, and stand behind the work with the 90-Day Done Right Promise. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself. We’re not going anywhere.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Parkway since 1998.