Common questions. Straight answers.

In the San Diego market, a typical 150-foot backyard runs $4,200–$6,500 installed for chain link; cedar privacy $6,800–$11,500; Class-A vinyl privacy $8,500–$14,000. Pool-barrier installs start around $3,400 for removable mesh, $6,800 for ornamental aluminum. Ask the pro for a written, line-item quote.

Call and we match you with a local fence pro, who schedules the visit with you directly. Storm-damage calls get priority on the line.

Yes. The fence pros in our network include permit pulls in the quote where required, and handle HOA submissions, drawings, material samples, and color specs for most San Diego communities.

Residential backyard fences under 6 feet typically don't need a permit. Front-yard fences over 42 inches and backyard fences over 6 feet usually do. Pool barriers have separate code requirements. The pro confirms with the jurisdiction before quoting.

Class-A vinyl lasts 25+ years with zero maintenance. Cedar and redwood last 15–20 years with sealing every 2–3 years. Chain link lasts 15–25 years depending on gauge and coating. Pressure-treated pine lasts 10–15 years but cups and cracks in inland heat.

Cedar is the sweet spot, good looking, 15–20 year life with sealing, moderate price. Redwood is premium with longer life but 20–30% more expensive. Pressure-treated pine is cheapest but it's a poor choice east of I-5 because the heat destroys it.

Not at install, vinyl is 20–30% more up front. But vinyl has no staining, no rot, no hardware replacement. Over 15 years it's cheaper than wood. Over 25 years it's 40%+ cheaper on total cost of ownership.

Yes in most cases. The crews we work with carry common cedar and redwood picket profiles and standard vinyl colors (white, tan, khaki), and stain can be tinted to match weathered wood. Most repair patches blend within 60 days of install.

A typical 150-foot backyard install is 1–2 days. Day one: demo old fence, set posts in concrete, cure overnight. Day two: rails, pickets or panels, gate install, cleanup. Long runs or complex terrain may run three days.

Not for the full time. The crew needs you at the start to confirm the layout and at the end to walk the work. Middle of the day is fine with the homeowner at work if there's backyard access.

A good crew protects plants and grass along the fence line and hauls away debris daily. Some edge impact is unavoidable near the post holes, but soil gets cleaned and tamped back before the crew leaves. Replacement sod or ground cover is rare.

Every 2–3 years for semi-transparent stain, 3–5 years for solid-color stain. East county and inland sun fades stain faster. You know it's time when water no longer beads on the wood.

Almost never. A leaning fence is almost always a post problem. The pro resets or steel-sleeves the post, keeps the existing panels, and the fence is good for another decade. Full replacement is rarely needed if the wood above the posts is still solid.

Almost always yes. Sagging gates are usually the hinge-side post moving, or a racked frame. The pro resets the post if needed, installs an anti-sag cable kit to square it up, and adjusts the hinges. Most gate repairs take under 90 minutes.

Usually the neighbor's homeowner insurance under liability coverage, though it depends on whether the tree was healthy. The contractor provides the documentation you need for either your claim or theirs, detailed photos, damage report, line-item repair scope.

A downed section breaching a pool area (safety and code issue), large gaps visible from the street (HOA notice risk), vehicle impact that left sections unsecured, or storm damage through a shared property line.

Storm-damage calls are prioritized on the line. During major wind events the crews work extended hours to tarp, brace, or temporarily secure the most urgent breaches. Pool-barrier and street-facing sections go to the top of the queue.

Contractors generally don't bill insurance directly, but the paperwork makes the claim easy. Detailed photos, written damage report, line-item scope of repair or rebuild. Your adjuster uses that to process the claim.