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Serving San Leandro, CA and surrounding areas. (341) 895-9136
When patching is no longer worth it, we remove the old fence completely, set new posts the right way for Bay Area soil, and build a fence that holds its line.
Fence replacement in San Leandro means removing the old fence completely - posts, panels, and all - and installing a brand-new one from the ground up, with most residential jobs completed in one to three days once the permit is in hand.
Unlike a repair, replacement starts by digging out the old posts, breaking out decades-old concrete footings if needed, and setting new posts deep enough to handle San Leandro's clay soil. That soil expands and contracts with every wet season - and if the posts are not anchored properly, a fence that looks good on day one will be leaning within a few years. Getting the foundation right is what separates a fence that lasts from one that will need to be replaced again.
If you are not sure yet whether replacement is the right answer, a fence repair assessment is a good place to start - a trustworthy contractor will tell you honestly which situation you are in after walking the full fence line.
Walk along the fence line and look at the posts from the end. If they are tilting or no longer forming a straight line, the posts have likely failed at the base. In San Leandro's clay soil, this often happens gradually as the ground shifts through wet and dry seasons - and once a post starts to lean, the rest of the fence follows. When multiple posts are affected, replacement is more practical than resetting each one individually.
Press your thumb firmly against the base of a few fence posts and boards where they meet the soil. If the wood feels soft, gives way, or crumbles, rot has set in. This is especially common in San Leandro because the bay-influenced air keeps moisture levels high year-round. Rot at the base means the fence's structural life is over, even if the upper boards still look fine from a distance.
Stand back and look at the fence from a distance. Boards bowing outward, splitting lengthwise, or pulling away from the rails are past the point of simple repair. When multiple boards in a section are failing at once, it usually means the whole fence has reached the end of its useful life and patching individual boards is just chasing a moving target.
The Bay Area's winter storm season can bring winds that snap posts or knock entire fence sections flat. If a section has been knocked down and the rest of the fence is already aging, a repair may not be enough. A contractor can assess quickly whether the damage is isolated or a sign that the whole fence needs to come down and be rebuilt.
We handle every step of the replacement process - permit application, full removal of the old fence and haul-away of all debris, new post setting in concrete, and installation of the fence of your choice. The most popular material in San Leandro is cedar or redwood for its natural resistance to the Bay Area's moisture, but we also install wood fence in other species, vinyl, aluminum, and chain link, depending on what suits your yard and budget.
If the fence is in a location that requires a permit - which is common in San Leandro for fences over six feet - we handle that application with the city's building division so you do not have to. We also check whether the fence runs along a shared property line, because California law gives your neighbor both rights and responsibilities when a boundary fence is replaced. If you want to add a gate or upgrade to a different style during the replacement, we incorporate that into the same project. For homeowners who simply have damage on part of a fence that is otherwise sound, a targeted fence repair may be a better fit.
Best for homeowners whose fence has failed at multiple points and where continued patching costs more over time than a fresh start.
Suits homeowners where one or two complete fence sections have failed while the rest remains structurally sound - replacing sections rather than the full fence line.
Right for homeowners who want the permit application managed by the contractor, so the project closes with a passed city inspection and no compliance issues at resale.
Ideal for homeowners using a replacement as an opportunity to switch from aging wood to a lower-maintenance material like vinyl or aluminum.
A large share of San Leandro's homes were built between the 1950s and 1970s, and many of the fences on those properties are original or have been patched repeatedly without the posts ever being replaced. San Leandro also sits on expansive clay soil that shifts with every wet season - swelling when it absorbs winter rain and shrinking back in the dry summer months. That movement is the primary reason why fence posts in this area lean, crack their concrete footings, or work loose over time. A replacement contractor who knows this soil will set posts deeper and use wider footings than the bare minimum, because a fence that does not account for the ground movement will be leaning again in a few years.
We replace fences throughout the region, including in Oakland and Hayward, where the same clay soil conditions and older housing stock create the same replacement patterns we see regularly in San Leandro. California law also requires that homeowners notify neighbors before replacing a shared boundary fence - and we help navigate that conversation when needed so the project moves forward without surprises on either side of the fence line.
You call or submit a request and we respond within one business day to schedule a visit. We walk the full fence line, measure the run, check post conditions and soil around the existing footings, and ask about your material preferences. You receive a written estimate that covers removal, materials, post setting, and any permit fees - no surprises later.
If your fence requires a permit - which is common in San Leandro for fences over six feet - we submit the application to the city's building division on your behalf. Permit approval typically takes a few business days to a couple of weeks. We keep you updated so you know where things stand before the crew is scheduled.
The crew pulls out all old boards, rails, and posts - including breaking out concrete footings where needed. In San Leandro, old posts are often set in decades-old concrete that requires extra effort to remove. All old materials are hauled away as part of the job - your yard is not left as a dump site.
New posts are set in fresh concrete and allowed to cure before the rails and boards go on. Once the posts are solid, the fence goes up quickly. We do a final walkthrough with you before we leave - gates latching, fence level, yard fully enclosed. If a city inspection is required, we schedule that and let you know when it clears.
We assess the posts before quoting, handle the permit, and leave your yard fully enclosed before we go. Written estimate, no surprise charges.
(341) 895-9136San Leandro's expansive clay soil is the most common reason fences fail here. We set posts deeper and use wider concrete footings specifically to handle the soil movement this area sees every wet season. That is the detail that keeps a fence straight for a decade instead of leaning within two years.
San Leandro has specific rules about fence height and placement. We handle the permit application and build to what the City of San Leandro Building and Safety Division requires, so the project closes cleanly with no compliance issues when you go to sell.
We walk the fence line and assess the post conditions and soil before we give you a number. Old posts buried in decades-old concrete are common in San Leandro's older neighborhoods, and we account for that upfront so the price you agree to is the price you pay.
For families with kids or pets, a day without a fence is a real problem. We plan the job so your yard is fully enclosed by the end of each workday - we do not leave until gates latch and the fence line is solid. Verify our contractor license through the California Contractors State License Board before you sign anything.
Getting a fence replacement right starts with the ground work, not the boards. When you call us, you get a crew that understands East Bay soil conditions and San Leandro's permit process - which means a fence that stays straight and a project that closes clean.
Cedar and redwood fence installation built for the Bay Area climate, with posts set to handle San Leandro's expansive clay soil.
Learn MoreIf damage is limited to a few posts or boards and the rest of the fence is solid, targeted repair is often more cost-effective than a full replacement.
Learn MorePermit season in San Leandro fills up fast - call now to walk your fence, get a written estimate, and lock in your project date.