Fence services
Fence installation and repair in San Francisco
From a 25-foot-wide back yard in the Sunset to a hillside lot on Bernal Heights, the right fence depends on wind, damp and slope as much as looks. Choose a fence type below, or send us your address and we will suggest one.
Which fence type are you after?
Wood fencesRedwood and cedar in good-neighbor, board-on-board and horizontal styles.Wood fences →
Vinyl fencesPrivacy and picket vinyl that never needs stain, set with reinforced posts.Vinyl fences →
Chain link fencesBlack or green coated mesh, optional slats, for side yards and lots.Chain link fences →
Iron and aluminum fencesPowder-coated aluminum and steel for open front-yard fences and stair landings.Iron and aluminum →
GatesFront entry gates, side-passage gates and wider gates for parking pads.Gates →
Fence repairNew posts, replaced boards and rehung gates on fences worth keeping.Fence repair →
Pool fencesBarriers for pools and spas that follow the state Swimming Pool Safety Act.Pool fences →
Commercial and security fencingPerimeter fencing and gates for businesses, multifamily buildings and sites.Commercial fencing →
San Francisco fence guidesCost, permits, front-yard height and weather, answered for the city.Read the guides →
How do fence materials compare in San Francisco?
The price ranges below come from published cost guides as of October 2026: Angi's San Francisco data for vinyl and national guides for the rest. Your written quote will reflect your actual length, height, gates, grade and access.
| Material | Published range | How it handles fog and salt |
|---|---|---|
| Chain link (coated) | About $8 to $40 | Coating protects the steel; bare cut ends need sealing |
| Wood (redwood, cedar) | About $10 to $45 | Stays damp in fog; needs air flow at the base and periodic sealer |
| Vinyl | About $15 to $40 standard, privacy styles up to about $60 | Does not rot or rust; mostly needs washing |
| Aluminum | About $17 to $90 | Will not rust; powder coat holds up well near the ocean |
| Wrought iron / steel | About $25 to $55 | Strong, but scratches must be touched up or rust spreads |
Go deeper: San Francisco fence costs and the best fence for fog and salt air.