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Serving Union City, CA and surrounding areas. (510) 535-8438
Professional fence installation, repair, and replacement for homeowners and businesses across Union City and the East Bay. We handle the permits, do the work right, and clean up when we leave.
UC Union City Fences is a full-service Fence Contractor based in Union City, CA. We offer 16 fence and gate services for homeowners and commercial property owners across Alameda County. Whether your yard needs a brand-new privacy fence, your pool enclosure needs to meet California code, or a storm left your gate hanging off its hinges, our crew handles the full job - permits, installation, and cleanup. We have served the East Bay since 2017.
Wood still looks best to most homeowners - but Bay Area moisture demands the right species and a proper seal.
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Zero repainting, zero rot, and no annual maintenance. Vinyl holds its shape and color through wet Union City winters.
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Secure your yard or property line without blocking light. One of the most cost-effective fences we install.
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Looks like ornamental iron, weighs a fraction as much, and never rusts in coastal Bay Area air.
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Warehouses, job sites, and commercial properties need fencing built for daily access and long-term security.
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Block street noise, neighbors, and foot traffic. A full-height privacy fence changes how you use your yard.
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Leaning post, broken boards, or a gate that no longer latches? We fix what failed instead of replacing what did not.
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When stock panels do not fit your yard, your HOA requirements, or your taste, we design something that does.
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California pool fencing laws are strict. We build enclosures that meet every requirement and look clean doing it.
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Livestock, pasture, and large perimeter fencing built for open land - not suburban back yards.
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Dogs escape gaps, dig under boards, and test every weak point. We build fences that actually keep them in.
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A remote-controlled gate adds real security and daily convenience to any driveway or property entry.
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Classic iron styling with the strength to last decades. A statement fence for front yards and entries.
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Commercial-grade height, anti-climb design, and heavy hardware for properties that need serious deterrence.
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Untreated wood grays and rots faster here than in dryer climates. Staining and sealing extends its life by years.
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When repair is no longer worth it, a full replacement with the right material stops the cycle for good.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or the form on this page. We ask a few quick questions about your fence line, the type of fence you have in mind, and whether there is an existing fence that needs to come out. You will hear back within 1 business day to schedule your free on-site estimate.
A crew member comes out to measure, check the soil and grade, and ask about any HOA requirements or underground utilities. You receive a written, itemized estimate before any work starts. We handle the building permit if one is required - you do not have to navigate city paperwork.
The crew arrives, sets posts in concrete, completes the fence, and installs your gate. Before packing up, we walk the full fence line with you to confirm everything is right - posts plumb, boards even, gate latching cleanly. We haul away all scrap and debris before we leave.
We hold a valid California contractor's license and carry full liability coverage on every project. Verify any contractor's license at cslb.ca.gov before you hire - we encourage it.
We know Union City's clay soils, HOA rules, and permit requirements because we work here every day. Local experience means fewer surprises for you during the job.
Every estimate is free, includes a written quote after we walk your property, and comes with no pressure to commit. You get a real number before any decision is made.
Union City requires a building permit for most new fences. We file the paperwork, track the approval, and schedule the inspection - so you never have to deal with city offices.
Ready to get started? Call (510) 535-8438 or request a free estimate online.
"They finished the wood fence in two days, which was exactly what they told me during the estimate. The posts are solid - I pushed on every one of them after they left and nothing moved. My neighbor already asked for their number."
David R., Union City - Wood fence installation
"I had three quotes and they were in the middle on price, but they were the only ones who mentioned pulling a permit before I even asked. The vinyl fence has been up through two rainy seasons now and looks exactly the same as day one."
Maria T., Fremont - Vinyl fence installation
"My old chain link had been leaning for two years. They came out the same week I called, gave me a written estimate, and started the following Monday. Gate hardware is heavy-duty - no more wiggling to get it to latch."
James K., Hayward - Chain link fence installation
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation and no pressure - just a free on-site visit and a written quote. After you submit, someone from our office will call you to schedule a time to come out and measure your fence line.
UC Union City Fences is based in Union City, CA and serves homeowners and businesses across 12 cities in the East Bay, including Fremont, Hayward, and Newark. Most jobs can be scheduled within the same week. Our service area covers Alameda County and parts of Santa Clara County - if you are not sure whether we come to your neighborhood, give us a call and we will tell you right away.
Most fences over six feet in the backyard or four feet in the front yard require a building permit from the City of Union City. Skipping the permit can mean fines or being required to remove the fence when you sell your home - it is a step worth doing right from the start.
The marine layer and damp winters near San Francisco Bay accelerate rot in untreated wood and rust in bare metal fencing. Cedar, redwood, vinyl, and aluminum all hold up significantly better here than they would in a drier inland California city - and the difference shows up within the first few years.
Union City's clay soil swells in wet winters and shrinks in dry summers. That seasonal movement gradually pushes fence posts out of alignment when they are not set deep enough in concrete. Posts installed at the right depth and with the right concrete volume stay straight through multiple seasons.
If one or two boards or a single post have failed, repair is usually the right call. If the posts are rotting at the base, the fence is leaning in multiple sections, or the material has reached the end of its useful life, replacement saves money over repeated repair calls. We give you an honest assessment during the estimate visit.
Cedar and redwood both resist rot and insects naturally, which makes them the best choices for Union City's damp climate. The{" "} <a href="https://ucanr.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="text-primary underline"> UC Agriculture and Natural Resources </a>{" "} recommends naturally durable species for humid or coastal climates where moisture is a constant factor. Pressure-treated pine costs less upfront but requires more maintenance and does not have the same natural resistance.
Many of Union City's neighborhoods - especially those built in the 1980s and 1990s near the BART station and along Decoto Road - are governed by homeowners associations that set rules on fence height, style, and color. HOA approval is separate from the city permit, and both may be required. Check your HOA documents before signing any fence contract.
The American Fencing Association publishes industry standards for fence installation quality and contractor certification.
UC Union City Fences is a licensed and insured Fence Contractor company based in Union City, CA, serving 12 cities across Alameda County and the East Bay since 2017. We hold a valid California contractor's license issued by the California Contractors State License Board, which you can verify at cslb.ca.gov. We have completed residential and commercial fence projects across our full service area, covering 16 fence and gate service types. To learn more about who we are and how we work, visit our About page.
If the posts are rotting at the base or leaning in multiple spots, repair is usually a short-term fix. Replacing the full fence with the right material stops the cycle and often costs less over five years than continued patchwork.
California requires all fence contractors to hold a license from the Contractors State License Board. You can search any contractor's license number and status at cslb.ca.gov in about two minutes - it is always worth checking before you hand over a deposit.
Spring and early fall are the best windows in the Bay Area - the ground is workable and the weather is dry. Wet winter soil can slow post-setting and cure times. That said, we schedule jobs year-round and work around the weather when needed.
The California Contractors State License Board provides free tools to verify any contractor's license, check for complaints, and confirm insurance status before you hire. Call (510) 535-8438 when you are ready to get started.
Union City was incorporated in 1959 and grew quickly through the following three decades. Most of the housing stock dates from the 1960s through the 1980s, which means a large share of homes in the city are between 40 and 65 years old. At that age, original fencing is often well past its useful life - posts that were set in clay soil without adequate concrete have shifted, wood has rotted at the base, and chain link that survived decades of Bay fog is finally showing rust through the mesh. We see these conditions on job sites across the city every week. For background on Union City's history and growth, Wikipedia's Union City, California article is a useful reference.
We have worked on properties throughout Union City - from older ranch-style homes near the freeway to newer townhomes built near the Union City BART station. The neighborhoods near Mission Boulevard and out toward the eastern hills each have their own soil and grade conditions, and many of the planned subdivisions near Union Landing and along Decoto Road are governed by HOAs with their own fence requirements. Union City has about 75,000 residents and a high rate of owner-occupied homes, which means most of our customers are homeowners investing in a property they plan to keep - not a quick flip. You can find current population and homeownership data through the U.S. Census Bureau's Union City quickfacts page.
The clay-heavy soil throughout Union City's flatlands, combined with the wet winters and marine layer coming off the Bay, makes fence installation here more demanding than in drier, inland cities. Those conditions are exactly why we set posts deeper, use adequate concrete footings, and recommend weather-appropriate materials for every job we do in this area. If your home is in Union City and you are ready to get a fence quote, we are local and we know what your yard is dealing with.
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UC Union City Fences
2616 Mallard CtAlways open, 24/7.
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