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Most fence projects in Sausalito run between $3,500 and $9,000, and the real variable isn’t lumber prices, it’s access. A standard cedar privacy fence on a flat lot off Nevada Street costs one thing; the same fence on a hillside above Spring Street where every board has to be hand-carried up 70 steps costs another. We’ve been building fences in Marin County since Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and we know which Sausalito streets will need a crane and which won’t. Call (877) 610-1318 and tell us your cross street, and we’ll give you a straight answer before the first estimate.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Sausalito’s Preferred Fence Installation Company
Tom Barrett puts his name on every crew that leaves the yard. When you hire us for Fence Installation in Sausalito, the people showing up are his sons and their teams, not subcontractors you’ve never met. Tom lives twenty minutes from Sausalito. If a gate hinge loosens or a post shifts, he wants to know about it before it becomes your problem.
We’re not the cheapest bid in Sausalito, and we won’t pretend to be. We give you a written scope, written change orders, and a price that doesn’t move unless you sign a paper agreeing to it. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is printed on every contract: if something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s exactly why we pull permits on every eligible fence job in Sausalito, and we don’t take shortcuts that would make a Marin County inspector raise an eyebrow.
Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself. Tom publishes his name, his address, and his license number. That’s not a marketing gimmick; it’s how a local company that’s been owner-operated for 29 years does business.
Our Fence Installation Services in Sausalito
Wood Fence
Cedar and redwood fences dominate the hillside neighborhoods above Bridgeway, and for good reason. Both woods hold up better than pine in Sausalito’s salt-laden marine air, though even cedar needs proper sealing when you live at the mouth of the Golden Gate. We set posts in concrete below grade, use galvanized or stainless fasteners as standard, and build gates that won’t sag in the first winter storm. A typical wood privacy fence in the 94965 and 94966 zip codes runs $3,500 to $9,000 depending on grade, height, and access.
Chain Link Fence
Chain link makes sense for a lot of Sausalito properties, especially on terraced lots where you want to keep deer out without blocking the view of Richardson Bay. Galvanized is the default here, and we recommend it strongly. The fog rolling through the Golden Gate leaves a fine salt film on everything, and unprotected chain link will show rust within a few years. We also install vinyl-coated chain link in black and green, which holds up better and disappears into the landscape.
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl isn’t the most common fence material in Sausalito, but it has one big advantage in this climate: it doesn’t rot and it doesn’t rust. For homeowners on the Richardson Bay shoreline who are tired of replacing fence boards every few years, vinyl privacy panels are worth a look. The catch is installation labor. Hauling 8-foot vinyl panels up steep stairs above Spring Street is slow work, and we price that honestly when we walk the site. Expect $3,500 to $9,000 for a typical residential vinyl fence in Sausalito.
Aluminum Fence
Aluminum ornamental fencing is popular around Sausalito’s mid-century hillside homes, and for good reason. It’s light enough to carry up steps, it doesn’t rust the way iron does in this salt air, and it gives you a clean sightline without sacrificing security. We install aluminum fence panels and matching gates throughout the 94965 area, and we use stainless steel hardware on every job. The salt that blows off the bay will eat cheap galvanized fasteners faster than you’d believe.
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 Sausalito
We install what we’d put on our own property. For hardscape transitions around fence lines, gate posts, and retaining edges, we work with Belgard and Techo-Bloc products, names you can look up and verify yourself. We don’t stock mystery brands off the back of a van. If you’re planning a fence that butts against a paver walkway or driveway, we’ll coordinate the materials so the lines work together. And we also handle Driveway & Pavers in Sausalito, so if the fence project turns into a bigger yard renovation, one crew can handle it without you chasing three contractors.
Common Fence Installation Problems We See in Sausalito Homes
- Hillside access with no driveway. Many streets in the hills above Spring Street have no alley or garage access at all. Every board, post, and bag of concrete gets staged at the curb and walked up 60 to 100 steps by hand. Out-of-area bidders usually miss this cost and then ask for a change order halfway through. We walk the site before we quote, every time.
- Salt corrosion on fasteners and hinges. Sausalito sits directly at the mouth of the Golden Gate, and the marine air is relentless. Cheap galvanized nails, brackets, and gate hardware rust through within a couple of years. We use stainless steel on aluminum and vinyl fences, and we upsize to hot-dipped galvanized on wood fences.
- Dry rot in older hillside homes. The mid-century and 1960s wood-frame homes above Bridgeway often have fence posts attached directly to house framing or retaining walls. Moisture trapped against those contact points accelerates dry rot significantly. We cut back rotted sections, replace with pressure-treated or cedar, and add spacers so water can drain instead of soaking in.
- Floating-home deck railings and fences. Sausalito has one of the largest floating-home communities in the country off Gate 5 Road, and railings there are a different animal. Tidal movement, marine lumber requirements, and below-waterline fasteners all come into play. If you live on a floating home, we’ll walk the dock with you and spec marine-grade materials that will actually last in the saltwater environment.
Pricing for Fence Installation in Sausalito, CA
A typical wood privacy fence in Sausalito runs $3,500 to $9,000 for a standard residential lot. Vinyl runs in the same range. Aluminum ornamental fencing runs $4,000 to $10,000. The biggest cost drivers here are hill access, fence height, total linear footage, and whether we’re removing an old fence before the new one goes in. If you live in a floating home off Gate 5 Road, marine-grade lumber and stainless hardware will push the number higher, but we’ll put that in writing before anything starts. Every estimate is free, and every line item is spelled out. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a walkthrough. We’ll give you a number you can actually plan around.
We Also Serve Cities Near Sausalito
Our Sausalito crews regularly work in Tiburon, Tamalpais Valley, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, and Mill Valley. If you’re a few minutes north on the 101 or across the bay, give us a call and we’ll come take a look. Same written estimates, same 90-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Sausalito, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sausalito 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 Sausalito
Most residential fence projects in Sausalito can start within a week or two once the permit clears and materials are ordered. We’re not a national outfit that books you out two months then changes the price when the crew finally shows up. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a real start date.
Yes. We work in the hillside neighborhoods above Bridgeway, the flats near Caledonia Street, and the floating-home docks off Gate 5 Road. Floating-home jobs require marine-rated lumber and stainless fasteners, and we know how to spec those correctly. We don’t charge extra for a site walk, so if you’re on a dock, we’ll come out and assess what you actually need.
If a tree comes down on your fence during a winter storm or a vehicle backs through a gate, call us right away. A live person answers the phone, and we’ll get someone out to assess the damage. Emergency repairs are priced the same as regular work, with the same written change orders if the scope grows once we get eyes on it.
Honestly, sometimes yes, and it’s almost always because of access. The hillside streets above Spring Street have no driveways, so materials get hand-carried up stairs, which is slower and more labor-intensive than setting posts on a flat lot in Mill Valley. Our bids account for that from the start. We’d rather quote it accurately than surprise you later.
Every fence job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If a gate binds, a post settles, or anything isn’t right, one call brings Tom back to fix it. That’s on top of the manufacturer warranties on materials like aluminum panels and vinyl sections. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and we’ll show you the warranty on paper before you sign.
Get Your Sausalito Fence Estimate Today
We’ll walk your property, measure your lines, and give you a written number that covers labor, materials, permits, and access. No surprises, no fine print. If you’re also thinking about Home Additions & ADU in Sausalito, we can look at the whole picture while we’re there. Call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free fence installation estimate in Sausalito.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Sausalito and Marin County since 1998.