Wood fence installation in San Diego. Cedar and redwood that lasts.
A well-built wood fence is still the most handsome option for most San Diego yards. We build in cedar, redwood, or pressure-treated pine, with stainless or hot-dip galvanized hardware, and we seal within 30 days of install so the wood never turns gray on you.
What's included in this service?
- Western red cedar — the San Diego workhorse for privacy and ranch-style
- Heart redwood — the premium option, resistant to rot and insects
- Pressure-treated pine — budget option, 30% less, shorter lifespan
- Picket profiles: dog-ear, flat-top, gothic, french gothic, scalloped
- Styles: solid-board privacy, board-on-board, tongue-and-groove, shadowbox, ranch rail
- Post options: 4x4 wood in concrete, 6x6 wood for 8-ft heights, steel post inserts
- Top-rail caps, routed post caps, lattice toppers — anything available we can build
- Post-install sealing with oil-based penetrating stain (semi-transparent or solid)
When do you need this service?
- You want the look of real wood — vinyl won't cut it for your yard
- You have a ranch, mid-century, or Craftsman-style home
- HOA rules specify a wood-only fence
- You're replacing a rotted or wind-damaged wood fence
- You want pickets you can stain whatever color you want, now or later
What do homeowners ask about Wood Fence?
Cedar vs redwood vs pressure-treated pine — which is best?
Cedar is the sweet spot for most San Diego yards — $45–$55/linear foot installed, 15–20 year lifespan with sealing, beautiful natural color. Heart redwood is premium at $55–$70/linear foot, lasts 18–25 years. Pressure-treated pine is cheapest at $32–$42/linear foot but checks and cups in inland heat — we don't recommend it east of I-5.
How tall can my wood fence be?
San Diego residential backyards typically allow up to 6 feet without a permit. Front yards are usually capped at 3 or 4 feet. 7 or 8 feet may require a permit and setback review. HOAs often have stricter limits. We confirm with the jurisdiction before quoting.
Do I need to stain my new fence?
Not immediately — wait 30 to 60 days for the wood to dry. After that, a penetrating oil-based stain doubles the fence's lifespan, especially inland. Re-stain every 2–3 years. We can stain at install time for an extra $2.50–$4.00 per linear foot.
What's the difference between board-on-board and solid-board fence?
Solid-board (also called privacy) has pickets butted tight. Board-on-board alternates pickets front and back, overlapping about an inch — no sight lines through gaps even as wood shrinks. Board-on-board costs 10–15% more and looks cleaner from both sides.
Where do we offer Wood Fence in San Diego County?
We provide wood 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 wood fence in San Diego County?
Call for a free quote. Most work scheduled within the week.