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Fence Installation in Bakersfield, CA

Compare 5 local fence installation pros. Typical service: $16–$49.

Top Fence Installation Companies in Bakersfield

  1. 1.Gomez Brothers Wrought Iron, Inc.

    4.4★ (73 reviews)

    4.4★ from 73 reviews

    +16612009127Website

  2. 2.Jaguar Wrought Iron

    4.0★ (29 reviews)

    4.0★ from 29 reviews

    +16613235015Website

  3. 3.Cardoza Fencing

    4.1★ (13 reviews)

    4.1★ from 13 reviews

    +16614778289Website

  4. 4.Gate Repair Bakersfield

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +16612155588

  5. 5.Bakersfield ca

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +16612768778Website

Fence Installation Cost in Bakersfield

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Bakersfield
Wood fence$16–$49/linear ft
Vinyl fence$33–$66/linear ft
Chain-link fence$11–$27/linear ft
Fence repair$165–$659/job

Fence Installation prices in Bakersfield run about 10% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving Bakersfield, rated 4.5★ on average across 124 customer reviews.

Bakersfield Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Bakersfield's weather means for scheduling fence installation.

Last spring frost
January 28
First fall frost
December 12
Annual precipitation
6.47"
Heating degree days
2,173
Cooling degree days
2,259
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan39.3°56.2°1.16"
Feb42.4°62.8°1.24"
Mar46.5°68.7°1.21"
Apr50.2°75°0.52"
May57.5°83.5°0.18"
Jun64.2°90.9°0.08"
Jul70.5°97.1°-77.77"
Aug69°95.8°0.04"
Sep64°90°0.08"
Oct55°79.4°0.3"
Nov44.6°65.7°0.64"
Dec39°56.6°1.02"

NOAA station data 5.69 miles from Bakersfield.

Permits & Regulations in CA

  • Fence installation of $1,000 or more in California requires a CSLB C-13 Fencing Contractor license
  • Fence height, setback and permit rules are set by the city, county or HOA
  • Every state's one-call law requires calling 811 before digging, which includes fence post holes and deck footings

License required: CSLB C-13 Fencing Contractor license (jobs of $1,000 or more)

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov, call811.com

Fence Installation FAQs for Bakersfield

How much does fence installation cost in Bakersfield?

A wood fence in Bakersfield typically runs $16-$49 per linear foot installed.

How many fence companies serve Bakersfield?

We track 5 fence companies serving Bakersfield.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Bakersfield, CA?

In CA, Fence installation of $1,000 or more in California requires a CSLB C-13 Fencing Contractor license. Height limits and setbacks are set by Bakersfield and any HOA, so check both before ordering materials.

Is fence installation in Bakersfield more expensive than average?

Fence installation labor in Bakersfield runs about +9.8% versus the national average.

How deep do fence posts need to be in Bakersfield?

Posts should go below the frost line so frost heave does not lift them; with winter lows near 39F in Bakersfield, that sets how deep a contractor digs.

When is the best time to install a fence in Bakersfield?

Once the ground thaws after the last frost around January 28 in Bakersfield, before the busy summer season.

How do I estimate the cost of a fence in Bakersfield?

Multiply the fence length by $16-$49 per linear foot for wood in Bakersfield, then add gates and removal of any old fence.

How does Bakersfield weather affect a wood fence?

Bakersfield gets about 6.47 inches of precipitation a year; wood fences need sealing every few years to resist rot, where vinyl and chain link do not.