How much does metal fencing cost per linear foot?
The main drivers are height, style, and how difficult the ground is. A straight run of simple tubular steel on level ground is the low end; ornamental iron with hand-formed detail on a sloping hillside is the high end, because sloped ground means each panel is fabricated to its own step. Post footings in rock or hardpan also add labor. We walk the line, measure it, and give you a free written estimate rather than a per-foot guess.
Can you fence a sloped or hillside property?
Yes, and it is a lot of what we do around here. On a slope a fence is either raked, where the panel follows the grade at an angle, or stepped, where each panel stays level and drops at the posts. Stepping usually looks better with horizontal designs; raking suits pickets. Either way the panels have to be fabricated for that specific run, which is exactly why a custom shop suits hillside lots better than stock panels.
Does my fence need to meet pool code?
If it forms part of the barrier enclosing a pool or spa, yes. California sets requirements for barrier height, the gaps between vertical members, whether the design can be climbed, and the hardware on any gate in that barrier. A decorative pattern with wide openings or horizontal rails that work like a ladder can fail even when the height is right. We confirm whether your run is part of a pool barrier before designing it.
How does metal fencing hold up near the ocean?
Well, if the preparation and coating are right for the exposure. Salt air is hard on steel, so a coastal property in Oxnard, Ventura or Malibu needs a properly prepared and coated finish, and galvanizing beneath the coating is worth considering on the most exposed runs. We specify based on where your fence actually sits rather than applying one finish everywhere.
Can you match the fence to my gate?
Yes, and building them together is the best way to get it right. When a fence and driveway gate are designed as one run, the picket spacing, rail heights and finish line up so the gate reads as part of the fence rather than an addition to it. We can also match a new fence to an existing gate you want to keep.
