Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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AfterFast, Reliable Fence Installation Across Santa Monica
Most fence estimates in Santa Monica come in between $3,500 and $9,000, with wood and vinyl privacy fences sitting at the lower end and durable aluminum or iron work at the higher end. If your existing fence is leaning, rotted at the base, or blowing panels loose during a Santa Ana wind event, the problem won’t fix itself and it will get caught by the next coastal storm. Our crews know the difference between a fence that just looks tired and one that salt air has already started eating from the inside. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll come out, measure, and hand you a written line-item estimate before you commit to anything.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Santa Monica’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998 and his sons run the crews. That’s not a slogan; it’s the reason a Santa Monica homeowner on 25th Street can ask for a change to a gate hinge at 8 a.m. and watch it get fixed by someone whose last name is on the contract. We don’t hand work off to strangers and we don’t quote one number over the phone and show up with another. Every allowance, every scope change, every material substitution goes on paper as a written change order before a single post hole is dug.
Santa Monica is a small city with a big building department. We know which fence replacements trigger Coastal Commission review along the beachfront streets of 90401 and 90402, and which ones sail through on a standard city permit inland near 90403. That local knowledge keeps your project from stalling in review. Our customers in Santa Monica come to us from Fence Installation referrals, neighborhood word of mouth, and people who got burned by a national outfit and decided they wanted a name they could verify. Tom’s name, address, and license number are published. Look them up before you sign with anyone.
Our Fence Installation Services in Santa Monica
Wood Fence
Wood fence installation typically runs $3,500 to $9,000 in Santa Monica, depending on linear footage, post depth, and whether you’re replacing a fence or starting fresh. Cedar and redwood hold up best in the salt-laden marine air west of Lincoln Boulevard, where untreated pine will gray and warp within three seasons. We set posts below the root line and use stainless or coated fasteners that resist the corrosion that comes off the bay.
Chain Link Fence
Chain link is the practical choice for many Santa Monica multi-unit properties, dog runs, and alley-facing lines behind the 1950s-era apartment buildings south of Wilshire. It’s affordable, it doesn’t block the ocean breeze, and with a vinyl coating it shrugs off years of fog and salt spray. We also install additional privacy slats if you want to cut down on sight lines from a busy sidewalk.
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl fence installation starts around $3,500 for a typical Santa Monica residential lot and climbs from there with gates and decorative post caps. Vinyl doesn’t absorb moisture, which is a real advantage in a climate where fog rolls in most mornings and hangs around past noon. It also won’t rust like steel, making it a smart fit for homes north of Montana Avenue in 90402 that sit close to the coastal moisture line.
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum fence installation runs $4,000 to $10,000 in Santa Monica and the material is the right answer for anyone who wants the look of wrought iron without the rust problem. Aluminum won’t develop the orange streaks that uncoated steel does within two years of salt-laden air exposure. We powder-coat it, set each post in concrete, and weld the gate frames so they don’t sag at the latch.
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 Santa Monica
We install and service fences built on systems from manufacturers like Cambridge Pavers, Oldcastle, and Quikrete, and we keep local Santa Monica jobs moving by sourcing posts, concrete bags, and gate hardware from suppliers we know by name. If you already have a fence on your property that needs repairs, our Fence Installation team can evaluate it and give you a straight answer on whether a repair or a full replacement makes more sense. No brand snobbery; we just tell you what will last in this specific microclimate.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Santa Monica Homes
- Salt-air corrosion on steel hardware. Exposed hinges, latches, and post brackets on properties east of the beach within 90401 and 90402 rust out surprisingly fast when the marine layer sits on them every morning. We switched to coated and stainless fasteners years ago because standard zinc just doesn’t survive.
- Leaning posts in sandy soil. Some neighborhoods near the bluffs have sandier, looser soil than the clay-heavy ground further inland. A fence that’s plumb when it’s installed can start tilting after two rainy seasons if the post holes weren’t deep and properly tamped. We set for soil type, not just depth.
- Soft-story apartment building fence lines. The older 1950s and 1960s wood-frame apartment buildings south of Wilshire often have fence lines that run right along parking access and structural retrofit zones. We’re used to coordinating fence work with the other trades on these properties and with Santa Monica’s building department.
- Wind-blown panels and broken gates. Santa Anas push hard through portions of Santa Monica that sit open to the northeast wind corridors. Gate hinges, latch plates, and full panels are the usual casualties. We reinforce gate posts with deeper embedment and heavier hardware than code minimums.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Santa Monica, CA
A new residential fence in Santa Monica usually lands between $3,500 and $9,000 for most standard installations. Wood and vinyl privacy fencing start at the lower end; aluminum and custom iron sit higher. Materials matter. A vinyl privacy fence with a couple of gates will run differently than a 200-foot aluminum horse-fence style line with three gates. Post depth, soil conditions near the bluff, coastal wind-load engineering on exposed corners, and Santa Monica’s permit and Coastal Commission review process all move the number. We give you a written line-item estimate up front, with allowances listed in writing and every change order on paper before work proceeds. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate. No trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans.
We Also Serve Cities Near Santa Monica
Our crews serve Santa Monica and regularly take on fence work in Venice, Century City, Culver City, and Beverly Hills. If you’re in one of these nearby communities, you get the same local-service approach from Santa Monica as if you lived right here. We also handle Driveway & Pavers in Santa Monica and Home Additions & ADU in Santa Monica, so if your project grows beyond a fence line, the same crews can handle it.
Serving Santa Monica, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica
We can usually have someone out to measure and give you a written estimate within a few days, and material ordering starts once you approve the scope. Santa Monica permit review times vary by zone and whether your property falls under coastal review, but we’ll tell you the timeline honestly before you sign. Call (877) 610-1318 to get on the schedule.
Yes. We work in 90401, 90402, 90403, and 90411, including north of Montana Avenue, the neighborhoods around Ocean Avenue, and the apartment-heavy blocks south of Wilshire. Santa Monica is compact, so our crews are never far from your street.
Pricing is similar between Santa Monica, Culver City, and Venice, but two things can push a Santa Monica job higher or lower: the Coastal Development Permit review if your property sits in the coastal zone, and sandy bluff soil that requires deeper post settings. We price each job on its actual conditions, not a flat city rate. Estimates are free.
Every fence installation comes with our written 90-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call. Workmanship is covered by that promise on every contract, not in the fine print. Material warranties follow the manufacturer’s terms.
If a fence has come down and it’s creating a safety or security issue, call us and we’ll prioritize the assessment. We can often brace or temporarily secure a fence while we work up a permanent repair plan. For urgent or after-hours issues, a live person answers (877) 610-1318 around the clock, every day.
Get Your Fence Estimate in Santa Monica
If your fence has reached the point where every windy week means another leaning post and another call to a handyman, it’s time to do it right. We’ll come out, walk the property line with you, and give you a written line-item estimate with scope, materials, and price all on paper. No pressure, no surprise invoices. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate and ask about our $40 off any repair over $200 and free second opinion on any written estimate.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Santa Monica. Founded in 1998.