Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable Fence Installation Across San Dimas
A new fence in San Dimas typically runs $3,500 to $9,000 for a standard residential lot, with wood and vinyl on the lower end and aluminum or ornamental iron reaching the top of that range. Most projects take two to five days once materials arrive, and we pull permits on every fence that needs one. Call (877) 610-1318 for a written estimate before you commit to anything.
San Dimas isn’t a flat grid where every property behaves the same. The homes along Valley Center Avenue sit on different soil than the hillside lots near Via Verde, and a fence that’s perfect for one won’t be right for the other. Our crews know the difference, because they’ve built them in both. That local knowledge matters when you’re spending thousands of dollars on something that has to stand straight for twenty years.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is San Dimas’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and his name is on every contract, every change order, and every fence post we set. His sons run the crews, and they’re on-site in San Dimas throughout the job, not checking in from some office across the state. That’s the kind of company people in the 91773 zip code tend to trust, especially after they’ve dealt with national outfits that quote low on the phone and show up with a different number.
We answer our own phone, 24 hours a day. When a San Dimas homeowner calls about a leaning fence after a Santa Ana wind event, they’re talking to someone who can actually help, not a call center reading a script. Our reviews from San Dimas customers consistently mention the same things: written pricing, no surprises, and a crew that cleans up after itself. Those aren’t flashy selling points. They’re just the basics done right, every time.
If you’ve been burned before, and a lot of people in San Dimas have, you’ll appreciate this: every price change arrives as a written change order before any work happens. The permit inspector is welcome on our jobs, because permits get pulled on every eligible fence. And if something isn’t right after we leave, the 90-Day Done Right Promise means one call brings Tom back. Look up our license number yourself. It’s published, just like Tom’s name and address.
Our Fence Installation Services in San Dimas
Wood Fence
Wood is the most common fence we install in San Dimas, and for good reason. Cedar and redwood hold up well in our dry climate, and the natural look fits the ranch-style homes that dominate the flatter streets west of Amelia Avenue. A typical wood privacy fence in San Dimas runs $3,500 to $7,500 depending on linear footage, height, and whether we’re pulling old concrete footings or starting clean. We use pressure-treated posts set in concrete below grade, which matters here because our soil in the foothill areas can shift with wet winters.

Chain Link Fence
Chain link makes sense for a lot of San Dimas properties, especially larger lots where a full privacy fence would cost more than the value it adds. Galvanized chain link starts around $2,800 for a typical yard, and vinyl-coated options add a bit more. It’s also the fence we recommend most often for pool enclosures and pet containment, which are common requests in the neighborhoods near San Dimas Canyon Park. Chain link holds up well against wind-driven debris, which is a real consideration in the foothills.

Vinyl Fence
Vinyl costs more upfront but requires almost nothing from you for decades. In San Dimas, where the sun beats down hard on south-facing backyards through most of the year, vinyl’s UV resistance means it won’t crack or fade like some wood finishes do. Expect to pay $3,500 to $9,000 for a standard vinyl privacy fence, with most projects landing right in the middle of that range. We stock white and tan panels locally, so turnaround time for San Dimas customers is shorter than you might expect.

Aluminum Fence
Aluminum is the right choice for hillside lots in northern San Dimas where you want security without blocking the view of the San Gabriel Mountains. A powder-coated aluminum fence runs $4,000 to $10,000 and stays rust-free through years of dry heat and the occasional wet winter. We install a lot of aluminum around pools and front yards in the higher-elevation neighborhoods off of San Dimas Canyon Road, where grading and slope mean the fence has to be stepped properly. That’s not a detail you want a crew learning on the job.

What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in San Dimas
We don’t install mystery materials off a van. When we build fences that tie into hardscape or paver work, we use names you can look up and verify. On fence projects where post bases or adjacent hardscape matter, we routinely work with Techo-Bloc and Cambridge Pavers, and on gate post footings that need real structural concrete, Quikrete is in the mix. If you’re also thinking about a paver patio or walkway alongside your new fence, our Driveway & Pavers in San Dimas crew can handle both at once, which saves you scheduling headaches. And if your fence project is part of a larger property transformation, our Home Additions & ADU in San Dimas team coordinates with the fence crew so you’re not juggling two contractors.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in San Dimas Homes
- Leaning posts on the flat grid. Many older San Dimas tract homes from the 1960s and 1970s have fence posts set in shallow concrete or no concrete at all. When wet winters loosen the soil, those posts lean, and the whole fence follows. We pull the old footings and set new posts below the frost line, which matters more than people expect.
- Fire-zone fence conflicts. Large portions of San Dimas sit in California’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. That means any fence attached to or near an ignition-resistant structure has to meet Chapter 7A requirements. We’ve replaced dozens of fences where the previous builder ignored that, and the owners only found out when they tried to sell the house.
- Hillside grading and stepped fences. The northern foothill parcels off San Dimas Canyon Road aren’t flat, and a fence that runs straight across a slope will look wrong and fail early. Properly stepped panels and post placement on graded lots is a skill that comes from doing it, not from a tutorial video. This is the most common problem we see when a neighboring city crew takes a San Dimas hillside job.
- Rusted chain link gates. San Dimas’s dry heat is kind to wood, but it bakes the coating off cheap chain link gates within a few years. We see this a lot in the older neighborhoods south of the 10, where fences went in decades ago and have been patched rather than replaced. A new gate with vinyl-coated mesh costs less than most people assume and solves the problem for twenty years.
Pricing for Fence Installation in San Dimas, CA
Most fence installation in San Dimas falls between $3,500 and $9,000, depending on material, linear footage, fence height, and whether the existing fence has to come out first. Wood privacy fences generally land between $3,500 and $7,500. Vinyl starts around $4,000 and tops out near $9,000 on larger lots. Aluminum and ornamental iron run $4,000 to $10,000. Chain link is the budget-conscious choice at $2,800 to $5,500 for a standard residential yard. On hillside lots in the fire-hazard zones, expect to add a bit more for Chapter 7A-compliant components and proper stepped installation. We’ll give you a written, itemized estimate before we start, and the price on that estimate is the price you pay unless you ask for a change, which arrives as a written change order first. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near San Dimas
Our crews work throughout the San Dimas area and the surrounding valley communities. If you’re in San Dimas proper, we’re already nearby. We also handle Fence Installation jobs in Charter Oak, La Verne, Pomona, and Glendora, often within the same week. Scheduling is coordinated from our Los Angeles office, but the crews are on the ground in San Dimas and the neighboring foothill towns daily.
Serving San Dimas, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Dimas area and know this community well, from Kitchen Remodeling - San Dimas to outdoor projects. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Fence Installation in San Dimas
We’re typically on-site in San Dimas within two to five business days for an estimate, and most fence installations start within one to two weeks after you approve the written quote. Call (877) 610-1318 to lock in a time, because spring and early summer fill up fast in the foothill communities.
Our fence crew covers all of San Dimas, including the neighborhoods off Valley Center Avenue, the hillside parcels near San Dimas Canyon Road, the area around San Dimas Canyon Park, and every home in the 91773 zip code. We also handle Bathroom Remodeling - San Dimas projects throughout the same service area. We handle both City of San Dimas and unincorporated LA County parcels, which matters because the permitting path is different for each.
Yes. After a Santa Ana wind event takes down fence panels or snaps a post, we can often get a crew to San Dimas within a day or two to secure the line and provide a written repair estimate. A broken fence is a security issue for your family and a liability for your dog, so call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll get it scheduled.
San Dimas fence prices are in line with Los Angeles County overall, but hillside lots and fire-zone requirements in the northern part of the city can push a project slightly higher than flatland towns like Pomona or La Verne. The Chapter 7A ignition-resistant materials and stepped installation on slopes are the main differentiators. We’ll give you a written line-item estimate so you can see exactly what’s driving your cost. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote.
Every fence we install in San Dimas carries the Barrett & Sons 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract. If anything isn’t right within 90 days, one call brings Tom Barrett back to fix it, no back-and-forth. Materials carry their own manufacturer warranties, and we’ll give you that documentation at the end of the job.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving San Dimas since the company’s founding in 1998.







Before
After
Before
After
Before
After