Wood Fence Installation
Redwood, Cedar & Pressure-Treated Fences · Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley & Simi Valley · Licensed Since 1987
A Wood Fence Built to Last
A wood fence is not a complicated project, but it rewards experience. The parts that determine how long it lasts are the parts a homeowner will never see after the job is done — how deep the posts are set, what concrete was used, how the gate is framed, whether the lumber was sourced for quality or cost. Those decisions are made before the first board goes up, and they separate a fence that holds for twenty years from one that starts failing in two.
All Star Fence has been installing wood fences across the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, and Simi Valley since 1987. We hold a C-13 Fencing Contractor license and a B General Building license, and we work in redwood, cedar, pressure-treated pine, and fir. Nearly forty years in this market means we have worked on every soil type and slope in the region, and we know what the job requires.
Who We Work With on Wood Fence Projects
Most homeowners who call us are dealing with one of a few situations. Some have a fence that is rotting, leaning, or pulling away from the posts, and they want to replace it with something that holds.
Others are finishing a yard and need a privacy enclosure along the back or side of the property. Some are on new construction or a recent addition, trying to get the property fully enclosed before they finish the yard. And some want to explore wood options and talk through what material fits their property, their climate exposure, and their budget.
We work with all of those, including remove-and-haul of existing fencing when the old material needs to come out first. If you have a deteriorating fence, we will take it down, dispose of it, and install the new one as part of the same job.
Material and Style Options with Wood Fencing
Wood fence pricing and longevity both depend on what you build with, so material selection matters from the start.
REDWOOD is the premium choice for this climate. Naturally resistant to rot, insects, and the kind of heat cycling that cracks and warps cheaper lumber. It takes stain well and ages gracefully. For homeowners who want a fence that holds up with minimal maintenance and looks good doing it, redwood is the right call.
CEDAR (CD GRADE) performs similarly to redwood at a lower price point. Still naturally rot-resistant, still holds finish well, and the most common choice for residential privacy fencing in the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys.
PRESSURE-TREATED PINE is a solid, cost-effective option where budget is the primary consideration. It handles ground contact well and is a practical choice for functional enclosures, dog runs, and similar applications where appearance is secondary to durability.
FIR is used on specific projects where the framing and structural application call for it. We carry it and can discuss when it makes sense for your job.
On style, the most common residential request is a standard privacy fence, typically six or eight feet high. Within that, we build dog-ear panels, flat-top panels, HI-LO alternating profiles, tongue-and-groove for a tighter privacy finish, and cap-and-trim for a more finished look on the top rail.
If you have seen a style on a neighbor's fence or in a photo and want to match it, bring it to the estimate and we will tell you exactly what it takes to build it.
What Makes a Wood Fence Last
We get called to fix fence work that failed early, and it is almost always the same problems. Posts were set too shallow or in poor fill material. The wrong fasteners were used and they rusted. The gate was framed without a diagonal brace and started sagging within a year. None of these are complicated mistakes to avoid. They are just corners that get cut when the contractor is moving fast and the homeowner has no way to know the difference.
Post Setting
Posts carry the entire load of a wood fence, including wind. In the Santa Clarita Valley and San Fernando Valley, that means accounting for soil conditions, slope, and the Santa Ana wind events that put real lateral force on a fence. We set posts to proper depth, use concrete for stability, and allow adequate cure time before the fence continues. A post that moves is a fence that fails.
Hardware and Fasteners
Galvanized or stainless fasteners are the standard for exterior wood construction. Cheap hardware corrodes, stains the wood dark, and accelerates decay around the fastener point. We do not use it.
Gate Framing
A gate without a proper diagonal brace in the frame will rack and sag. It is not a question of if, only when. Gates are the part of a fence that moves, so they require more care in framing than the panel runs. We build gates that open and close correctly years after installation, not just on the first day.
Lumber Sourcing
Tight-grain lumber lasts significantly longer and holds finish better than fast-growth material. There is a visible and structural difference between quality boards and commodity boards, and the cost difference over the life of a fence is not close. We source quality material.
How the Process Works
We come out to the property, look at the site, and give you an accurate estimate based on what the job actually requires. No sales presentation. We cover footage, height, material, gate count, and any site conditions that affect the install, and we put it in writing.
We pull any permits required for your jurisdiction. Permitting requirements vary across the City of Santa Clarita, unincorporated LA County, and the Valley cities, and we know them. You do not have to figure that out yourself.
Posts go in first and are properly set before the fence continues. Once the framing is up and the panels are installed, gates are hung, adjusted, and tested. We leave the site clean. Our license numbers are on every estimate and available for any HOA or city inspector who asks.
Why All Star Fence
All Star Fence has been doing this work in the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, and Simi Valley since 1987. Nearly forty years in this market means we have worked on every soil type, every slope, and alongside every jurisdiction's permitting requirements in the region. We hold a C-13 Fencing Contractor license and a B General Building license, and our license number is 511400.
We work in wood, vinyl, chain link, and ornamental iron. When you call us for a wood fence estimate, we are not going to steer you toward a different material because it is faster or easier for us. We will tell you honestly what fits your property, your exposure, and your budget. The estimate is free. The advice is straight.
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