FAQ
Fence questions, answered
Straight answers about fence costs, materials, permits, timelines and service areas from Good Neighbor Fence in Oxnard, CA. Updated October 2026.
How much does a new fence cost in Ventura County?
New fence installs from Good Neighbor Fence start at $15 per linear foot, and qualifying projects include a free gate. Your final price depends on the material, fence height, total length, number of gates and site conditions such as slopes, hard ground or an existing fence that has to come out. Every customer gets a free, itemized quote before any work starts.
What affects the price of a fence?
The biggest cost drivers are material (chain link and wood usually cost less per foot than vinyl or ornamental iron), height, total linear feet, the number and type of gates, and the site itself: slopes, rocky or hard soil, and removing an old fence all add labor.
Do you offer free fence estimates?
Yes. Good Neighbor Fence gives free, no-obligation quotes on every residential and commercial fence project. Call (805) 804-7207 or send the online quote form.
Do you offer fence financing?
Yes. Qualified customers can finance a fence with up to 24 months at 0% APR through Wisetack, our financing partner. Financing is subject to credit approval, and terms come from Wisetack and its lending partners.
Do you have discounts for seniors or veterans?
Yes. Good Neighbor Fence offers special discounts for seniors and veterans. Mention it when you request your quote.
What types of fences do you install?
Good Neighbor Fence installs wood, vinyl, wrought iron and ornamental steel, and chain link fences, plus matching gates, for homes and businesses. We also repair and restore existing fences.
What is the best fence for privacy?
For full privacy, most homeowners choose a solid wood privacy fence (such as board-on-board) or solid vinyl privacy panels. Board-on-board wood overlaps its boards so there are no gaps, and vinyl panels give a clean, uniform wall that won't need staining.
Is a wood or vinyl fence better?
Wood costs less up front, can be stained or customized, and has a warm, natural look, but it needs periodic sealing or staining. Vinyl costs more at first but won't rot, splinter or need paint, which makes it the lower-maintenance choice over time. We'll walk you through both during your free quote.
What fence material holds up best near the coast in Oxnard and Ventura?
Near the coast, vinyl and powder-coated steel or iron hold up well to salt air and sun, and galvanized or black powder-coated chain link resists rust. Wood works too, but it lasts longest when it's sealed or stained and kept up.
How long does a fence last?
As general industry ranges: a well-maintained wood fence often lasts 15 to 20 years, vinyl 20 to 30 years or more, powder-coated iron or steel for decades with occasional touch-ups, and galvanized chain link 15 to 20 years or more. Sun, moisture, salt air and maintenance all affect the real lifespan.
What kind of wood do you use for wood fences?
We build wood fences in cedar, redwood and pressure-treated pine, and we handle material selection, design, installation and final staining.
Is chain link a good fence for a house?
Yes. Chain link is the most practical way to enclose a large yard or keep pets in, and black powder-coated chain link looks cleaner than bare galvanized. Privacy slats can be added if you want more screening.
What is a good neighbor fence?
A good neighbor fence is built to look finished on both sides, so neither neighbor faces the rails and posts. Common styles include board-on-board, shadowbox and alternating-panel designs, and most vinyl privacy panels are finished on both sides.
How long does fence installation take?
Most Good Neighbor Fence installations are completed within 2–3 weeks of a signed quote, depending on the fence type and length.
How does the quote process work?
Call (805) 804-7207 or send the quote form, and we'll reach out to learn about your project. We talk through materials, styles and your property, then send a clear, personalized quote. Once you approve it, our crew handles the installation.
Do I need a permit to build a fence in Ventura County?
It depends on your city, the fence height and where it sits on the property. Cities in Ventura County set their own fence rules, front-yard fences usually have lower height limits than backyard fences, and HOAs often add their own requirements. Check with your city's planning department and your HOA before building, and bring any questions to your quote.
Who pays for a fence between neighbors in California?
Under California's "Good Neighbor Fence Act" (Civil Code section 841), neighbors are presumed to share equally in the reasonable cost of building, maintaining or replacing a shared boundary fence, and a neighbor planning the work generally must give 30 days' written notice. This is general information, not legal advice.
Can you build a fence on a slope or hillside?
Yes. We build fences that follow uneven ground and hillsides, using panels that step or contour with the grade and reinforced posts for stability.
Do you repair fences or only install new ones?
We do both. We reset leaning posts, replace damaged boards and sections, rehang sagging gates, fix storm damage and restore weathered wood.
What should I do before my fence is installed?
Confirm your property line, talk with your neighbors, check your HOA rules, and mark sprinkler lines or anything buried that isn't a utility. Before any digging, underground utilities should be marked through 811 (DigAlert in Southern California).
Do you install gates?
Yes. We build walk gates, double drive gates and rolling vehicle gates in every material we install, sized and hung to match your fence.
Do you do commercial fencing?
Yes. Good Neighbor Fence installs commercial fencing for business parks, retail, multi-family communities, warehouses and industrial sites, parking lots and job sites, including steel perimeter fencing and rolling vehicle gates.
What is the best fence for commercial security?
For security with visibility, black powder-coated steel panel fencing or ornamental iron is a strong choice, and chain link is the most economical way to secure a large area. Rolling vehicle gates control access at entrances.
What areas does Good Neighbor Fence serve?
Good Neighbor Fence is based in Oxnard, California, and builds fences across Ventura County, including Oxnard, Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Santa Barbara and Santa Clarita, and the surrounding cities.
Do you install fences in Santa Barbara and Santa Clarita?
Yes. Santa Barbara and Santa Clarita are both in our regular service area, along with Oxnard, Ventura and Thousand Oaks. Not sure if you're in range? Call (805) 804-7207.
Is West Coast Fence Pros now Good Neighbor Fence?
Yes. West Coast Fence Pros is now Good Neighbor Fence. It's the same family-owned crew and the same phone number, (805) 804-7207, just a new name.
Is Good Neighbor Fence a family-owned business?
Yes. Good Neighbor Fence is a family-owned, California-based fence company headquartered in Oxnard.
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- Starting at $15/ft + a free gate
- Up to 24 months 0% APR financing
- Senior & veteran discounts
- Most installs finished in 2–3 weeks
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