Wood Fence Installation in Woodland, CA
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Wood is still the fence most Woodland yards get, because it is the one that looks right on a 1960s ranch home north of Main Street and on a new Spring Lake lot alike. The contractors in this network build the common styles and a few that are not common:
- Six foot redwood privacy fence. The standard side and back yard fence here. Redwood holds up to the summer sun better than most softwoods and takes stain well.
- Dog-ear cedar. The budget-friendly version of the same fence. Cedar is lighter in color and a little softer, and it costs less per board.
- Board-on-board and shadowbox. Overlapping boards that stay solid when the wood shrinks in August. No gaps for the neighbor to see through.
- Horizontal slat fence. The modern look that new builds in Spring Lake ask for. More labor, more lumber, a higher price per foot.
- Picket and split rail. Front yards, the edge of a corner lot, a farmhouse look on a County Road property.
- Lattice tops, kickboards, and steel posts. The add-ons that make a wood fence last longer and look finished.
Tell the contractor what the fence is for. Keeping a dog in, blocking the street, hiding a pool pump, or marking a line with a neighbor each lead to a different fence, and the quote should match the job, not a catalog.
What a Fence Has to Survive in Woodland
Woodland sits on heavy valley clay. The soil swells when the winter rain comes and shrinks hard in July, and that movement is what leans a fence post over ten years. Local contractors set posts deeper than the lumber yard chart says, bell the concrete at the bottom, and keep the concrete below grade so water does not pool against the post. A fence that was built that way is still straight at year fifteen. One that was not starts leaning at year five.
The other enemy is the afternoon wind. The delta breeze comes in from the southwest most summer evenings and a solid six foot fence is a sail. The good builds use 4×4 posts no more than eight feet apart, pressure-treated posts or steel posts set in concrete, and three rails on a six foot fence instead of two. Ask for those three things by name and you will hear quickly whether the contractor builds this way.
Redwood versus cedar is mostly a budget call. Both resist rot and insects better than pine. Redwood is the local default, costs a little more per board, and ages to a gray that most people like. Cedar is lighter and cheaper. Either one lasts longer with a kickboard along the bottom so the fence boards never touch wet soil, and a coat of stain in the first year.
Typical Wood Fence Cost in Woodland
| Job | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Dog-ear cedar, 6 ft, per linear foot installed | $25 to $40 |
| Redwood privacy, 6 ft, per linear foot installed | $35 to $60 |
| Board-on-board or horizontal slat, per foot | $45 to $75 |
| Lattice top or kickboard, added per foot | $5 to $12 |
| Typical 150 ft back and side yard, redwood | $5,000 to $9,000 |
| Pedestrian gate to match, each | $300 to $900 |
Tear-out of an old fence, steel posts, stain and a corner lot with more footage all move the number. The contractor quotes your final price after a free on-site look.
Wood Fence Installation FAQs
How much is a 100 foot redwood fence in Woodland?
Most quotes land between $3,500 and $6,000 for 100 feet of six foot redwood privacy fence installed, before tear-out of an old fence. Board-on-board and horizontal styles run higher. The contractor measures the line and quotes the exact number for free.
Do I need a permit for a wood fence in Woodland?
A standard six foot side or back yard fence usually does not need a building permit, but the City of Woodland sets height limits that differ for front yards, corner lots and anything above six feet. A contractor who works in Woodland every week knows the current rules. Ask before you plan anything taller.
Does my neighbor have to pay half?
California’s Good Neighbor Fence law presumes that adjoining owners share equally in the reasonable cost of a fence on the shared line, after written notice. It is a presumption, not a guarantee, and it works best when you hand the neighbor a written quote. See the fence law page.
How long does the job take?
A straightforward 150 foot fence is usually a two day job once the materials are on site: posts and concrete one day, rails and boards the next. Spring and early summer book out two to four weeks in Woodland, so a call in winter gets the best dates.
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