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Fence Installation in San Francisco, CA

Compare 3 local fence installation pros. Typical service: $22–$66.

Top Fence Installation Companies in San Francisco

  1. 1.Poolsafe, LLC

    4.8★ (145 reviews)

    4.8★ from 145 reviews

    +19252704630Website

  2. 2.Local Gate Service

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

    +14153255771Website

  3. 3.Electric Gates Warriors

    +14158181496Website

Fence Installation Cost in San Francisco

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

ServiceTypical range in San Francisco
Wood fence$22–$66/linear ft
Vinyl fence$44–$88/linear ft
Chain-link fence$15–$37/linear ft
Fence repair$221–$883/job

Fence Installation prices in San Francisco run about 47% 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 3 companies serving San Francisco, rated 4.9★ on average across 156 customer reviews.

San Francisco Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Francisco's weather means for scheduling fence installation.

Annual precipitation
20.68"
Heating degree days
3,564
Cooling degree days
19
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45°56.6°4.18"
Feb46.5°58.6°4.1"
Mar47.5°59°2.63"
Apr48.8°59.1°1.18"
May50.6°59.5°0.64"
Jun52.5°60.8°0.21"
Jul54°61.5°0.01"
Aug55.3°62.8°0.05"
Sep54.8°63.8°0.1"
Oct52.9°64.5°1.06"
Nov48.8°61.6°2.55"
Dec45.3°56.8°3.97"

NOAA station data 28.8 miles from San Francisco.

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 San Francisco

How much does fence installation cost in San Francisco?

A wood fence in San Francisco typically runs $22-$66 per linear foot installed.

How many fence companies serve San Francisco?

We track 3 fence companies serving San Francisco.

Do I need a permit to build a fence in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco and any HOA, so check both before ordering materials.

Is fence installation in San Francisco more expensive than average?

Fence installation labor in San Francisco runs about +47.2% versus the national average.

How deep do fence posts need to be in San Francisco?

Posts should go below the frost line so frost heave does not lift them; with winter lows near 45F in San Francisco, that sets how deep a contractor digs.

How do I estimate the cost of a fence in San Francisco?

Multiply the fence length by $22-$66 per linear foot for wood in San Francisco, then add gates and removal of any old fence.

How does San Francisco weather affect a wood fence?

San Francisco gets about 20.68 inches of precipitation a year; wood fences need sealing every few years to resist rot, where vinyl and chain link do not.