Fence installation and repair in Glendale

How do you build a fence on a sloped Glendale lot?

Many Glendale neighborhoods climb into the Verdugo Mountains and the San Rafael Hills, so back yards often slope or step down in terraces. On a slope, a fence is built one of two ways:

• Stepped: each panel sits level and steps down the hill. Clean look, but leaves triangle gaps at the bottom that may need filling for pets.
• Racked: the rails follow the slope so the bottom stays close to the ground. Works well with chain link, many metal panels and some wood styles.

Hillside posts also need more depth and attention to drainage. If the fence sits on or near a retaining wall, that wall has to be sound first; we will tell you if it is not.

Will a fence keep deer and coyotes out?

Canyon neighborhoods see deer, coyotes and other wildlife. A solid 6-foot fence with no gaps at the bottom keeps out most coyotes and protects small pets. Deer can jump higher than that, so gardens next to open hillside may still need netting or extra measures. Height limits still apply, so we work within what Glendale allows.

What styles suit Glendale homes?

Glendale has a lot of 1920s and 1930s Spanish Colonial Revival and period homes, plus mid-century houses in the hills and many apartment buildings in the southern part of the city. Dark metal fencing and gates fit the Spanish homes. Horizontal wood suits mid-century houses. For apartment buildings, we install chain link and steel fencing, trash enclosure gates and access gates.

Does Glendale have its own fence rules?

Yes. Glendale is a separate city with its own zoning code, so fence height limits and permit needs are set by the City of Glendale, not Los Angeles. Hillside properties can have extra requirements. We check your address before finalizing the design.