Fence Installation in Marin County
A new fence line is a bigger decision than most homeowners expect going in, the material, the height, the property line survey, and on hillside lots around Fairfax or San Anselmo, the grading itself all shape what actually gets built. We install new fencing across Marin for privacy, property definition, pool enclosures, and pets, in wood, vinyl, and chain link, sized and sited to hold up on the specific lot it's going on. If your existing fence just needs fixing rather than replacing, our fence repair page covers that instead, and a new fence line often gets planned alongside a new deck when both are part of the same backyard project.
Choosing the Right Fence for Your Property
Wood is still the most requested option in Marin for privacy fencing, and for good reason, it looks right in this setting and it's the most straightforward to repair down the line. Vinyl costs more upfront but needs almost no maintenance, which matters on properties where the fence sits in full coastal fog exposure. Chain link remains the practical choice for larger side and rear property lines, pet containment, or anywhere budget or code favors an open sightline over full privacy.
Building for Marin's Fire Rules
Properties in Marin's hillside and wildland-adjacent zones fall under California's defensible space requirements, which include a specific rule for wherever a fence attaches directly to a home or other structure. That rule targets the attachment point itself, requiring a section of non-combustible material there so the fence can't act as a path for embers or flame straight to the building. On any new installation in a defensible space zone, we build that attachment section to meet the requirement from the start, so it's never a retrofit you have to think about later.
Property Lines and Permits
Marin County requires a permit for most new fence construction over a certain height, and shared property line fences carry their own set of rules under California law about cost-sharing and notice to neighbors. We handle that process as part of the installation, so you're not the one tracking down paperwork before the crew can start.
Our Installation Process
We start with a site walk to confirm property lines, grading, and material choice, then a straight quote before anything is ordered. Once approved, most standard fence lines are installed within a week or two depending on length and material lead times, and we clean up and haul away all debris when the job's done.