Privacy fence installation in San Diego. No gaps, no sightlines.
A real privacy fence has zero sightlines through it — solid-board pickets butted tight, or board-on-board with overlap, or thick tongue-and-groove vinyl. 6 feet is standard; 8 feet where the jurisdiction and HOA allow it. Proper post spacing and bracing so it stays plumb through wind.
What's included in this service?
- 6-ft and 8-ft solid privacy heights
- Materials: cedar, redwood, PT pine, or Class-A vinyl
- Styles: solid-board, board-on-board, tongue-and-groove, shadowbox-privacy hybrid
- Picket profiles: flat-top, dog-ear, gothic, scalloped
- Lattice topper options for 7-ft effective height
- Post sizing: 4x4 for 6-ft, 6x6 for 8-ft heights
- Wind-load assessment and post-spacing adjustment for exposed sites
- HOA approval paperwork and color matching handled
When do you need this service?
- New neighbors you don't know yet
- A backyard pool you want shielded from the street
- A hot tub or outdoor shower area that needs real privacy
- A property line that used to have tall hedges and now doesn't
- HOA-compliant privacy upgrade from the old short fence
What do homeowners ask about Privacy Fence?
How tall can a privacy fence be?
Most San Diego residential backyards allow up to 6 feet without a permit. 7 or 8 feet typically needs a permit and sometimes a setback review. HOA rules may cap height lower. We confirm with the jurisdiction before quoting.
Solid-board vs board-on-board — which is better?
Board-on-board is better for privacy because as wood shrinks over time, solid-board fences develop small gaps between pickets that let light (and sight) through. Board-on-board alternates pickets front and back with 1-inch overlap, so gaps never open up. Costs about 10–15% more.
What material is best for privacy fence?
For maximum privacy with zero maintenance: Class-A vinyl tongue-and-groove. For natural look with moderate maintenance: cedar board-on-board. For budget: pressure-treated pine, but expect cupping and gap-opening by year 3 in inland San Diego.
Will wind damage a 6-foot privacy fence?
Not when it's built right. We assess wind exposure and adjust post spacing (8-ft standard, 6-ft in exposed zones), post size (4x4 or 6x6), and footing depth (30 to 36 inches). A properly built 6-ft privacy fence handles San Diego wind including Santa Ana events.
Where do we offer Privacy Fence in San Diego County?
We provide privacy fence in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.
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Homeowners who hired us for this
Got three quotes for a new cedar fence. Fence Pros was the only company that actually walked the whole line, pulled the HOA spec, and showed me a stain sample before quoting. Clean crew, clean jobsite, beautiful finish.
Our 12-year-old fence was leaning bad and I thought we needed a full replacement. They installed steel post inserts on six posts, saved the panels, and the fence looks great for another decade. Saved me thousands.
Needed a code-compliant pool fence before our home sale. They came out same-week, quoted honestly, and installed glass panel fencing that passed inspection on the first try. Handled everything — measurement, hardware, final walk-through.
Need privacy fence in San Diego County?
Call for a free quote. Most work scheduled within the week.