Full Fence Replacement in Lincoln, CA
There's a point where repairing a fence becomes subsidizing it. Our working rule: when a third or more of the posts are failing, or the boards have gone brittle-gray through their full thickness, per-section repairs are just paying for the same fence twice. Replacement is the cheaper number per year of fence life — and we'll show you that math rather than assert it.
What a Replacement Includes
- Demo and haul-away. The old fence leaves on our truck the day it comes down. No debris pile aging in the side yard.
- New posts, properly set. Pressure-treated 4x4s — or galvanized steel posts, the upgrade we recommend most — set in concrete with footings sized to the fence, crowned so water sheds away from the post instead of pooling at the grade line that kills them.
- Your choice of build. Standard dog-ear privacy, board-on-board for full coverage, lattice or cap-and-trim tops, matching side-yard gates built framed and braced from day one.
- Cleanup that ends the job. Line strung, fence plumb, yard raked, gate latched behind us.
What It Costs, Per Foot and Per Yard
Wood privacy fencing in the Lincoln area typically installs for $45–$75 per linear foot depending on height, style, materials grade, and demolition load. A typical suburban yard carrying 150–250 feet of fence lands at $2,800–$9,000 all-in. Steel posts, board-on-board, and decorative tops move within that range — the itemized quote shows exactly which choices cost what, so you can dial the spec to the budget.
The Neighbor Math
Boundary fences are shared property in California. The good-neighbor fence law (Civil Code §841) presumes adjoining owners split reasonable replacement costs equally, and it expects written notice to your neighbor 30 days before work — a letter that describes the problem, the proposed fix, and the cost split. Most replacements here end up two- or three-party splits, and we make that painless: itemized quotes divided per owner, and timing coordinated so everyone's dogs are accounted for on demo day.
How Long It Takes
A typical yard replaces in one to three days: demo and post-setting day one, concrete cures overnight, rails and pickets follow. You're never left with an open yard overnight without a plan — where pets or pools are involved we sequence sections or set temporary fencing so the perimeter never fully opens.
Built to Not Repeat the Failure
Every replacement we do is a chance to not rebuild the fence that just failed. That means steel posts or properly crowned footings where sprinklers run, kickboards taking the ground contact instead of pickets, screws over pin-nails, and stain recommended at week six (staining & sealing) so the sun starts paying rent from year one. The goal is simple: this is the last time you buy this fence.
Replacement Questions
How much does a new fence cost in Lincoln?
Wood privacy fencing typically installs at $45–$75 per linear foot, which puts a typical 150–250 foot suburban yard at $2,800–$9,000 including demolition and haul-away. The itemized quote breaks out every option so you can adjust the spec.
How do I know it's time to replace instead of repair?
Our rule: a third or more of the posts failing, or boards gone brittle through their thickness, means replacement wins on cost per year of remaining life. Below that threshold we'll usually talk you into the cheaper repair instead.
Do I need a permit to replace my fence?
Standard residential fences at common heights generally don't require a permit in most Placer County jurisdictions, but corner lots, retaining conditions, pool barriers, and anything over standard height can change that — and HOAs have their own approval processes. We flag anything that needs checking during the quote.
Does my neighbor have to help pay?
For a shared boundary fence, California Civil Code §841 presumes equal cost-sharing between adjoining owners, with a 30-day written notice before work. We split the quote per owner and can provide the itemization your notice letter needs.
Wood or steel posts?
Steel, if the budget allows — grade-line rot is how nearly every wood post in this county dies, and steel posts simply don't. They add modest cost per post and typically outlast two generations of pickets.
How long will my yard be open during the work?
One to three days for a typical yard, and never carelessly open — where pets or pools are involved we sequence the demo or set temporary fencing so the perimeter stays controlled overnight.
Related Services
- Leaning Fence & Post Repair — $150–$600
- Fence Staining & Sealing — $600–$2,400
- Wood Fence Repair — $200–$900
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