Wood fencing remains the most requested fence material across the Los Angeles metro, and for good reason. A well-built cedar or redwood fence gives a property privacy, a finished edge along the yard line, and a warmth that vinyl and metal can't match — all at a price point that fits most residential budgets. Fence Pros builds and repairs wood fencing for homeowners from Echo Park to the South Bay, using kiln-dried cedar, old-growth redwood, and pressure-treated pine rated for ground contact where posts meet soil.
Southern California's climate is hard on wood in ways that surprise a lot of homeowners. Intense UV exposure dries and grays untreated boards within a couple of seasons, while the occasional Santa Ana windstorm puts real lateral load on posts and pickets. We account for both: our posts are set in concrete footings sized for the fence height and wind exposure of your specific lot, and every wood fence we install can be finished with a stain and sealant package built for high-UV climates.
Below you'll find our two most-requested wood fence styles — privacy and picket — each with its own dedicated page covering process, pricing factors, and timelines in detail. You'll also find full sections on board-on-board fencing, wood fence repair, and staining and sealing services, all built and serviced by the same crews. Whether you're fencing a new backyard in Highland Park, replacing storm-damaged sections in Long Beach, or refreshing a graying fence line before it fails, our team scopes the job on-site, gives you a firm quote, and gets it done on schedule.
Our Most-Requested Wood Fencing Services
Privacy Fence Installation
Our most-requested privacy fence installation service, with full process, pricing factors, and timelines.
View DetailsPicket Fence Installation
Our most-requested picket fence installation service, with full process, pricing factors, and timelines.
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Board-on-Board Fencing
Board-on-board fencing overlaps alternating boards on both sides of the rail, so there's no gap to see through from either direction — a common request from homeowners who share a fence line with a neighbor and want privacy on both sides, not just one. Because the boards overlap, a board-on-board fence also holds up better against warping over time than a single-layer privacy fence, since airflow moves through the small gap between overlapped boards instead of trapping moisture against a solid face.
We build board-on-board fencing primarily in cedar and redwood, typically in 6-foot and 8-foot heights, and it's a popular choice for shared property lines in older LA neighborhoods where lot lines run close and both sides of the fence need to look finished. Because the design uses roughly 15 to 20 percent more lumber than a standard single-board privacy fence, it runs slightly higher in material cost, but many homeowners split that cost with a neighbor since both sides benefit equally. We'll scope your specific lot line, confirm the property boundary, and give you a firm quote before any post goes into the ground.
Wood Fence Repair
Not every damaged wood fence needs to come out entirely. Rot at the base of a post, a few storm-snapped pickets, or a leaning section after a windy winter are all repairable without replacing the whole fence line, and a targeted repair is almost always less expensive than a full teardown and rebuild. Our crews inspect the full fence line first — not just the obviously damaged section — because rot and post failure often start below the soil line where you can't see it from the yard.
Common repairs we handle include resetting or replacing failed posts in new concrete footings, swapping out cracked or missing pickets to match existing wood tone and profile, straightening leaning sections caused by wind load or soil movement, and rebuilding gate frames that have racked out of square. If your fence is more than 15 years old and showing widespread rot rather than isolated damage, we'll tell you honestly if repair no longer makes financial sense compared to replacement.
Fence Staining & Sealing
A wood fence left unfinished in Los Angeles sun will gray and start to check — small surface cracks — within one to two years, and untreated end grain at post tops and board bottoms is the first place moisture and rot take hold. Staining and sealing isn't cosmetic maintenance; it's the single biggest factor in how long a wood fence actually lasts in Southern California's high-UV, low-humidity climate.
We offer both semi-transparent and solid-body stain options in a range of tones, plus a clear water-repellent sealer for homeowners who want to keep the fence's natural wood color. Before finishing, we pressure-wash the fence to remove surface dirt and old, failing finish, let it dry fully, and then apply stain or sealer by sprayer and back-brush for even coverage into grain and joints. Most homeowners re-stain every 2 to 4 years depending on sun exposure. We can bundle staining with a new installation or handle it as a standalone service on an existing fence.
What to Expect When You Hire Us for Wood Fencing
We treat every wood fencing job the same way, whether it's a single gate repair or a full commercial perimeter: an honest on-site assessment, a firm quote, and a crew that shows up when it says it will.
- Licensed, bonded, and insured on every job
- Free, no-obligation on-site estimates
- Locally owned crews, not subcontracted labor
- Materials and finishes specified for Southern California's climate
- Workmanship warranty backing every installation
From First Call to Final Walkthrough
Call or Text
Reach out by phone, text, or our online form and tell us about your property and what you need.
On-Site Assessment
A project lead visits your property, measures the line, checks slope and soil, and talks through material options.
We Do the Work
Our crew installs or repairs your fence on schedule, cleans up daily, and keeps you posted on progress.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished fence line with you, confirm every gate and post meets spec, and answer any questions before we call it done.
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Where We Work Across the Los Angeles Metro
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Wood Fencing Questions
A well-built cedar or redwood fence typically lasts 15 to 20 years in the Los Angeles climate, longer with regular staining and sealing every 2 to 4 years. Posts set in concrete footings usually outlast the pickets, which is why post repair alone can extend a fence's life significantly.
Some hillside and wildland-urban interface communities in the LA metro restrict combustible fencing materials within a set distance of a structure under defensible-space rules. We check your property's specific zone before quoting wood and can recommend a compliant material or hybrid design if restrictions apply.
Yes. When we repair a section or extend an existing wood fence line, we match board width, spacing, cap style, and post spacing to the original as closely as lumber availability allows, so the repaired section blends in rather than standing out.
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