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AfterFast, Reliable Fence Installation Across Burbank
A new fence in Burbank usually runs between $3,500 and $9,000 for vinyl, and $4,000 to $10,000 for aluminum, with most jobs completed in three to five working days once materials land. If you live in the 91505 corridor near Hollywood Burbank Airport, there is a height ceiling you need to know about before anyone digs a post hole. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will walk your lot, check the overlays, and hand you a written scope with a fixed price before work begins.
We work in Burbank every week. Tom Barrett and his sons run the crews that show up at your house, not a rotating cast of subcontractors from two counties away. We know the ranch houses in the Verdugo foothills, the 1960s tracts off Olive Avenue, and the neighborhoods where the FAA airspace caps exactly how tall your privacy screen can be. That local knowledge is the difference between a fence that passes plan-check the first time and one that stalls for weeks over a height-impact study nobody warned you about.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Burbank’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
We have been an owner-operated company since 1998, and the owner’s name is on the truck. Tom Barrett publishes his name, address, and license number. Look it up before you sign anything. We would rather you check first and hire us second than discover later that the person quoting your fence could not be found the next time you called.
Burbank homeowners call us because the quote we hand you is the price you pay. Every change, every allowance adjustment, every material swap arrives as a written change order before a single nail moves. The allowance that is not on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. We have seen too many Burbank families handed a bill at the end that looked nothing like the handshake number from the start. That does not happen with us.
Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7, not a voicemail box and not an out-of-state call center. When you call about a fence estimate in the 91501 ZIP or a repair near the Chandler Bike Path, you get a human being who can actually help.
Our Fence Installation Services in Burbank
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl is the most common fence we install in Burbank, and for good reason. The eastern San Fernando Valley heat pocket pushes summer temperatures to 100°F and above, which bakes wood fences until they warp and split within a few seasons. Vinyl holds its color and shape through those 108°F afternoons without needing annual staining. On a 1960s ranch in the 91505 ZIP near the airport’s instrument approach path, we replaced a failing wood privacy fence with a 6-foot vinyl fence and auto-closing gates. During the pre-quote walkthrough, we flagged the permitting requirement for any fence over 42 inches along the flight corridor overlay, adjusted the scope to include a height-impact study, and coordinated the inspection sign-off so the new fence cleared the airspace ceiling without a change order.
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum is the right call when you want a defined property line without a solid wall, and it handles Burbank’s dry heat without rusting the way steel can near sprinkler overspray. We install aluminum fence panels with powder-coated finishes rated for full sun exposure on open lots. If you are fencing around a pool near the Verdugo Mountains, we will check whether your parcel falls in a fire hazard severity zone before recommending a specific grade.
Fence Repair
Burbank’s expansive clay soils shift with the seasons. Summers dry the ground and winters saturate it, and improperly set footings heave and crack within two seasons. We see it constantly: a gate that will not latch because the post has drifted, a fence line that bows between posts as the soil moves beneath it. Repair work in Burbank usually means pulling the old footing, setting a deeper concrete pier, and re-hanging the panel so it stays square. Call us before the lean turns into a collapse.
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 Burbank
For jobs that tie a fence into hardscaping, we stock and install Belgard and Techo-Bloc products, including post bases, wall caps, and concrete borders that keep your fence line clean where it meets a patio or walkway. We also use Quikrete concrete products for footings on Burbank jobs. These are brands you can look up yourself, not mystery materials off the back of a van. We keep common sizes and colors available for Burbank customers, which cuts lead time on repairs and replacements.
Our full Fence Installation team handles every style we mention here, and we scope each job to the specific lot conditions we find in Burbank.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Burbank Homes
- FAA height ceilings in the 91505 corridor. The instrument approach path for Hollywood Burbank Airport caps fence heights as low as 35 to 40 feet in restricted zones, and any residential fence over 42 inches along the flight corridor overlay triggers plan-check review. A contractor from outside the area will often quote a standard 6-foot privacy fence and then stall when the city flags it.
- Fire hazard zones north of the Verdugo Mountains. Portions of Burbank sit in State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which means non-fire-resistant wood or vinyl without ember-resistant venting can fail review on the affected parcels. We check the zone before we quote.
- Expansive clay soil movement. The eastern San Fernando Valley heat pocket bakes Burbank’s clay soils dry every summer, and post footings that are too shallow or too narrow heave and crack. We set concrete piers below the movement line on every fence we install in Burbank.
- Post-WWII lot layouts with odd property lines. Many Burbank homes were built between the mid-1940s and early 1960s, and the lot lines do not always run square. A fence that looks straight from the street can drift right off a shared property line if the survey is ignored. We pull the survey before we dig.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Burbank, CA
Here is what Burbank homeowners can expect to pay for the two most common fence types we install:
| Fence Type | Typical Burbank Range |
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| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 - $9,000 |
| Aluminum Fence Installation | $4,000 - $10,000 |
What moves a Burbank fence quote inside these ranges: linear footage, post depth requirements in expansive clay, gate count and hardware, permit filing fees, and whether your parcel falls under an FAA overlay or a fire hazard zone that requires a height-impact study or fire-resistant materials. A simple 100-foot vinyl fence with one gate on a flat lot in the flatlands will land near the low end. A 250-foot aluminum fence with three auto-closing gates on a sloped lot in the foothills will push toward the top. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate with a written line-item scope. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you already have.
We Also Serve Cities Near Burbank
Our crews work across the east San Fernando Valley and the Verdugo foothills. In addition to Burbank, we serve Universal City, North Hollywood, Glendale, and Studio City. If you are a mile over the line in any direction, we can help.
Serving Burbank, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank 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 Burbank
In many cases, yes. Properties in the 91505 corridor fall under FAA Part 77 airspace surfaces tied to Hollywood Burbank Airport’s instrument approach path, and any fence over approximately 42 inches can require a height-impact study before the city signs off on the permit. We check your parcel against the overlay map during the free estimate, and if a study is required, we scope it into the written quote before you commit to anything. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will check your address.
Yes, on some parcels. Portions of Burbank north of the Verdugo Mountains fall inside State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and those zones have material requirements that can affect whether you can use standard wood or vinyl fencing. We verify the fire zone designation on every Burbank quote and recommend fencing that meets the applicable code on your lot. Call (877) 610-1318 to find out if your address is affected.
Burbank’s eastern San Fernando Valley heat pocket regularly hits 100°F to 108°F in the summer, and that heat bakes fences from all sides. Vinyl is actually a strong performer in that climate because it does not warp or split the way wood does, but the color and panel formulation matter. We install vinyl fencing rated for sustained high-heat exposure, and we account for thermal expansion in the panel gaps so you do not get buckling at the joints in July. Call (877) 610-1318 and we will show you the difference between mid-grade and heat-rated vinyl before you choose.
Burbank handles most residential fence permits through the city, but certain overlays tied to the airport’s flight corridor and fire hazard zones add county-level review requirements on top of the city process. That is why we do not hand you a generic fence quote. We check every parcel against the city and county overlays before we write the scope, so the permit does not surprise you at plan-check. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and we will tell you exactly what your address triggers.
Vinyl runs $3,500 to $9,000 and aluminum runs $4,000 to $10,000 for a typical Burbank yard. The price gap comes from the material itself and what each fence is trying to do. Vinyl is a solid privacy barrier that handles Burbank’s heat without warping, and it costs less per linear foot. Aluminum is an open-frame fence good for property lines, pools, and sightlines, but the powder-coated panels and heavier hardware push the per-foot cost higher. Your lot size, slope, gate count, and any FAA or fire-zone reviews all move the final number inside those ranges. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Get Your Burbank Fence Estimate Today
If you are ready to replace a failing fence or fence a new build in Burbank, call (877) 610-1318 now. We will walk your lot with you, check the overlays and the fire zones, and hand you a written scope with a fixed price. No change orders you did not sign off on. No surprises at the end. Senior and veteran discount: 10% off, permanently. No trip charge inside the county. Ask for Tom Barrett’s license number when you call, and then look it up yourself. We would want it that way.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Burbank and the San Fernando Valley since 1998.