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Fence installation in Brentwood runs $3,500 to $9,000 for a typical vinyl fence and $4,000 to $10,000 for aluminum, with wood and chain link falling inside those ranges depending on linear footage, material grade, and what’s happening underground. Most Brentwood jobs take two to four days once we break ground, and we pull permits when the city or your HOA requires them. If you live off Balfour Road, in Shadow Lakes, Garin Ranch, or anywhere in the 94513, call (877) 610-1318 and Tom or one of his sons will answer. We’ve been at this since 1998, and our crew knows Brentwood’s soil better than most people know their own driveway.
That last part matters more than you think. Fence installation in Brentwood is not the same job as fence installation in Clayton or Discovery Bay, because Brentwood sits on expansive clay that shrinks in summer and swells all winter. A fence that ignores that fact will lean, heave, and crack within a few years. We set posts below that zone, and we do it with a written quote, a written scope, and a written change order if anything shifts. No surprises waiting on your invoice.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Brentwood’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
We are the name on the truck. Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and his sons run crews in Brentwood most days of the week. When you call our office, a live person answers, day or night. Not a call center. Not a voicemail box with a promise to call back. You get a person who knows the difference between a Shadow Lakes view fence and a Brentwood Hills privacy fence because we have built and repaired both.
Our reputation in Brentwood comes down to three things. First, every price change arrives in writing before a single nail moves. Second, we stock parts locally, so if your Simpson post bracket or gate hinge fails under that 105°F July sun, we are not waiting on a truck from Sacramento. Third, our 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract. If it is not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right. One call. That promise is why homeowners in Garin Ranch, Fairview, and around Sunset Road keep our number in their phones.
We are licensed, insured, and bonded. Tom publishes his name, address, and license number. Look him up before you sign anything. That is exactly the point.
Our Fence Installation Services in Brentwood
Wood Fence
Wood privacy fences are the workhorse of Brentwood backyards, and the standard here is redwood board-on-board or dog-ear picket with a 2×6 cap. On newer tract lots east of the 4 Bypass, we routinely see builder-grade fences failing at the posts, not the boards. The original installers set posts four feet deep in concrete without accounting for the clay. We auger deeper footings, add a gravel bell at the base, and use galvanized post brackets so water drains away from the wood. Board replacement alone on a 160-linear-foot fence in Garin Ranch usually lands between $2,200 and $4,800, depending on how much of the old frame is still sound.
Chain Link Fence
Chain link in Brentwood is mostly about dog runs, side yards, and keeping kids away from pool equipment. It is the least expensive option per linear foot, and when the soil is handled correctly, it lasts longer than wood in our heat. We do not recommend galvanized-only chain link for homes with irrigation lines running close to the fence line: Brentwood’s amended orchard topsoil holds moisture, and standing water against galvanized posts will pit them faster than you would think.
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl is popular in Brentwood’s HOA-governed subdivisions because it reads clean against stucco tract homes and never needs paint. But vinyl is the fence type most sensitive to post spacing. If your installer sets posts eight feet on center to save money, the rails will sag in Brentwood’s 100°F-plus summer afternoons. We space vinyl posts no wider than six feet and set every one below the shrink-swell zone. A typical vinyl privacy fence in Brentwood runs $3,500 to $9,000, with the higher end representing full-perimeter installations on larger lots near the golf course communities.
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum is the standard for pool fencing and front-yard view fencing in Brentwood’s newer developments. Shadow Lakes and Brentwood Hills CC&Rs frequently require wrought-iron or aluminum view fences instead of front-yard wood privacy, and aluminum gives you that look without the rust. We install aluminum with powder-coated posts and hidden fasteners, and we handle the HOA architectural review paperwork before we dig. Aluminum fence installation in Brentwood runs $4,000 to $10,000 for a typical perimeter, and for pool safety enclosures, we build to current BOCA code for gate height, latch placement, and self-closing hardware.
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 Brentwood
We install fence systems from brands that hold up under Brentwood’s heat and irrigation patterns. For vinyl, we spec Ply Gem and Simonton profiles because their locking rails are less likely to pop when the panels expand. For aluminum, we use powder-coated rails and pickets designed for California sun exposure, not the lighter coatings sold in coastal markets. We keep common gate hardware, post brackets, and rail connectors stocked for Brentwood customers, so repair turnaround is days, not weeks.
If you are replacing a section of an existing fence, we match the profile and color, not just the general look. Homeowners in Fairview and around the Streets of Brentwood shopping center have learned the hard way that “close enough” vinyl fades differently and shows the patch line in two summers. We do not do close enough.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Brentwood Homes
- Posts heaving out of the ground. Altamont-series clay shrinks in Brentwood’s dry summer months and re-swells with winter Delta rains. A post set in a shallow concrete pier gets pushed up and sideways within three to five seasons, and the fence line starts to roller-coaster.
- Rot at the soil line. Untreated pine or fir posts absorb moisture where irrigation overspray hits them. Brentwood’s older orchard parcels have organically amended topsoil that holds water against the wood, which is why we only use pressure-treated or steel-reinforced posts below grade and seal the transition with gravel drainage.
- Vinyl rails popping out. This happens when posts are spaced wider than six feet on center or set too shallow. Brentwood’s afternoon heat expands the panels, and the rails walk out of their pockets. Fixing it usually means re-setting posts, not just snapping the rail back in.
- HOA non-compliance. Shadow Lakes and Brentwood Hills CC&Rs ban front-yard wood privacy fences outright. Homeowners who build first and ask later get a correction notice and a bill to tear it out. We pull the architectural guidelines before we dig, so you never get that letter.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Brentwood, CA
Here is what fence installation actually costs in Brentwood right now, based on jobs we have completed in 94513 over the last two years:
| Fence Type | Typical Brentwood Range |
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| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 - $9,000 |
| Aluminum Fence Installation | $4,000 - $10,000 |
Wood privacy fences fall inside the same $3,500 to $9,000 range, depending on whether you want redwood or cedar, board-on-board or standard picket, and how much old fence needs to come out first. Chain link is the budget option. The big swing factors in Brentwood are post-hole depth requirements, HOA architectural review, and whether we hit old orchard drain tile or buried concrete when we auger. We price the job with a written line-item quote, and if the scope changes, you get a written change order before we do anything. No allowance that is not on paper. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate. The trip charge inside Contra Costa County is zero.
We Also Serve Cities Near Brentwood
Our Fence Installation team serves Brentwood and the surrounding communities along the 4 Bypass and Highway 160 corridors. We do fence work in Oakley, Discovery Bay, Antioch, and Clayton, which means if you live on the edge of 94513 or just outside it, there is a good chance we already know your street.
Serving Brentwood, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Brentwood 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 Brentwood
Most straightforward backyard fence replacements on Brentwood slab-on-grade lots do not require a city building permit when the height stays under six feet and you are not changing the footprint. Front-yard fences and anything inside a Shadow Lakes or Brentwood Hills HOA are a different story: the HOA architectural review is mandatory and often takes precedence over city rules. We check both before we dig. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will tell you exactly what applies to your lot.
The short answer is shallow posts and expansive clay. Builders in the 1995-to-2008 tract-home boom set fence posts in four-foot concrete piers, which sit squarely inside the shrink-swell zone. Brentwood’s summer heat dries the clay, the clay contracts, and the post loosens. Winter rain swells it back, pushing the post up and sideways. We set posts below that zone with a gravel bell and proper drainage, which stops the lean at its source.
Yes, and we do it regularly in Shadow Lakes and Garin Ranch. The key is matching the style, board width, cap profile, and stain tone exactly, then submitting the repair spec to the HOA before any material arrives. Most Brentwood architectural committees approve like-for-like repairs quickly, but they will reject a patch job that changes the fence’s appearance. We handle the paperwork and the install.
In Brentwood’s Altamont clay, we set wood and vinyl posts at least 30 inches deep with a gravel bell at the base and no concrete collar trapped around the sides, which lets the ground move without grabbing the post. For taller fences or gate posts, we go deeper and may use steel-reinforced posts. Depth alone will not save a fence here: drainage at the bottom matters just as much as depth.
A properly built redwood fence with drainage-minded post setting lasts 15 to 20 years in Brentwood before the boards face south and start cupping. If your posts are sound and only the boards or cap are failing, repair is the smarter spend: board replacement on a typical 160-linear-foot fence runs $2,200 to $4,800. If the posts are heaving or rotting at grade, replacement is almost always more economical than re-setting post by post. Call (877) 610-1318 for an honest read on which one your fence needs.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Brentwood since our founding.