Every job size differs, but a close rule of thumb on how we run our business is:

• 1 day to set fence posts, all posts are set in concrete (unless stated otherwise)
• Takes 3-4 business days for the concrete to cure and/or make the gates.
• 1 day to stretch the wire and hang the gates

There is a possibility there are utility lines running underground or above ground (on power poles) between you and your neighbor’s property.  This exact information is often found in your preliminary title report you received when purchasing the home.  Sometimes the city can get you this paperwork as well.  Do know it isn’t a standard property map; utility easements are only shown on a much more detailed layout like the photo below. 

It is always best to place the fence outside of the said easement, leaving free access to the easement at any time.  If the total easement is 20’ wide, usually you and your neighbor would split the difference, 10’ each. So if there were property pins in the center of the easement (where the actual property boundary is) your fence should be no closer than 10’ from the property pin.  Some easements are obvious, as multiple neighbors have all given in for the easement with their fence and it’s easy to follow suit.  Sometimes people do not leave these dedicated easements open for public access and will just allow the utility workers to enter their yard to have access to the utility lines if need be.  This, however, can be a headache for all parties involved and should be avoided at all cost, and often illegal if it does in fact show a dedicated easement on your title report.  

How tall can my fence be?

Every city/county has different rules/codes, so it is always best to check with your city or county to know for sure.  Most cities in the Hi Desert allow for 4’ max height in front and 6’ max height in rear of house.  San Bernardino County allows for 4’ max height in front and 6’ max height in rear of house, EXCEPT in "RC" (resource conservation) and "RL" (rural living) land use zoning where you can go as tall as 5' tall in the front yard .  Many homes do have taller fences in the front yard than allowed by code, but it is always the responsibility of the homeowner if a problem occurs.

NOTE: The Town of Apple Valley has adopted a new ordinance that states any home built after June of 2007 in zones R-SF and R-EQ CANNOT have any chain link fence in the front or front street side yards.  Click "Apple Valley fence height" links below to read more if this pertains to you.  Check the APPLE VALLEY ZONING MAP to see which zone you fall in, remember the new ordinance is only for homes built AFTER June of 2007.  Yes I know, this seems very impractical as thousands of homes already have front yard chain link and your neighbor's house that was built in 2006 can have something your new home can't; very unfortunate.

NOTE: City of Victorville amended their front yard chain link code in Feb. 2015, lots under 1/2 acre in select areas are NOT allowded to have chain link in the front yard regardless of height.  Zoning that you are allowded to have chain link in the front yard is R-1B 1/2 (1/2 acre or more of land).  You also are NOT allowded to fence in bare land on residential property in the City of Victorville.  CITY OF VICTORVILLE ZOING MAP

For your convenience click links below for local city info:

HESPERIA FENCE HEIGHT    Title: 16/ Chapter 16.20/ Article III/16.20.070

APPLE VALLEY FENCE HEIGHT     9.28.120

APPLE VALLEY FENCE HEIGHT      9.31.030 / scroll to line "K" walls and fences

APPLE VALLEY FENCE HEIGHT     9.31.050 / scroll to line "M" walls and fences

APPLE VALLEY ZONING MAP

VICTORVILLE FENCE HEIGHT

VICTORVILLE ZONING MAP

ADELANTO FENCE HEIGHT

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FENCE HEIGHT     Page 321 Chapter 83.06

• We do clear brush from fence lines that we will be installing fence on.  This is an additonal cost as it takes more time and equipment.  As for grading, we can smooth out sharp grade changes for a smoother end look, BUT we are limited on the amount of dirt we are able to move, so this all depends on the severity of the current grade.  Actual grading will be determined at the time of the estimate, and we will NOT guarantee a perfectly flat or level grade.
•    We do NOT haul any of the bushes/brush/trees away.  All debris/dirt is left alongside the fence line.

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There are two different options for ground wheels on chain link rolling gates; rubber wheels or a v-groove wheel.

Rubber Wheels: Rubber wheels are intended to roll freely over any type of terrain but remember it's only as good as the ground it's rolling on. If you have rocky, sandy, or uneven ground under your rolling gate it will make opening and closing your gate very difficult. If you have smooth hard packed level dirt or concrete the rubber wheels work alright, but you often will still need to help guide the gate into the latch which isn't ideal but if you aren't using the gate too often it may not be of concern. This option is the cheaper of the two and the more common for that reason but it will take two hands and a little muscle to use. 

Angle/V-groove Wheel: Angle/v-groove option is the preferred method because the gate guides perfectly in the exact same spot every time you open and close the gate. Now, for this option to work you must have concrete across the gate opening for the angle/v-track to bolt to. If you don't have a concrete driveway or your concrete driveway doesn't reach the gate opening we can quote you to pour a small concrete strip that works perfect for the cause, of course this is an additional cost as well. This option is slightly more expensive but often well worth it and requires very little effort to use. The other plus about this setup is if you ever want to install a gate operator the only way that will work is to have the angle/v-groove setup. Remember we don't install any of the gate operator/motors but we can refer you to a company that specializes in them.

• 5 year on material (excludes gate hardware).
• 1 year on our workmanship/installations.

Vinyl gates have always been the missing link to vinyl fences due to lack of durability and appearance (photo 1).  We have been developing a structure that we can have confidence in its longevity without compromising the appearance.  We have come up with a STEEL design that mimics the design of the ranch style vinyl fence and are powder coated white to match the fence.  These have been a customer favorite and it’s easy to see why.  They’re made to last and look beautiful (see photos 2-4).  We can also incorporate chain link gates within the vinyl fence opening, (last photo), although it doesn't give that superb fit and finish, it is a much cheaper alternative.  

• CLICK HERE to learn more about our Ranch Style Vinyl Gates:

• Yes, HOWEVER, additional posts should be set in between existing posts for added strength due to the wind.
• We recommend using 2 3/8" diameter, 16ga thickness for the additional posts.
• Many people make the mistake of slatting a fence that was not intended to withstand wind load. 
• NOTE: The slats that fit in standard chain link are NOT the same slats found in Privacy Chain Link, nor do you get the same privacy coverage as 'Privacy Chain Link' (see photo above for comparison). Privacy Chain Link slats come premanufactured with the slats already in the rolls of mesh. These slats wouldn't fit in standard chain link due to their width.

We do NOT--strictly because the wind load is far too violent with the way roll gates attach to the fence- two steel wheels are the only thing holding a roll gate in place to the fence itself.  We don’t want to install something you simply cannot use safely in windy conditions.

• If we need to set a post in your concrete, for whatever reason, we can core drill (see photo above) a hole through the concrete and set our post inside it (via: smooth quick setting cement).  OR, we can use a post that has a base plate welded to the bottom of it and use concrete sleeve anchors to bolt it down to your concrete. This method is nice because if in the future you want to remove the post, you’re only left with 4 small bolts that can be hammered down flush.
• Core drilling is usually the best way to go as it leaves the cleanest finished look, as long as you want the post there permanently.

An operator can be installed to your rolling gate if your gate is equipped with the proper items needed (v-groove wheel assembly & a boxed tail for added gate length, as well as a concrete strip for the gate to roll on for angle iron to attach to).  Most of the time gates aren’t set up for an operator, in which case we would have to modify your gate and depending on the condition your gate is in, possibly make you a completely new roll gate.