Up to 7 feet without a building permit
The county's permit-exemption list covers fences up to 7 feet. Zoning setbacks, sight lines at corners and HOA rules can still limit placement, so we check those before building.
Fences · Alamo, CA
Fence Installation in Alamo, CA
Milo Landscaping Inc builds wood privacy fences, gates and property-line fences in Alamo, CA 94507. Under Contra Costa County rules, fences up to 7 feet do not need a building permit, which gives Alamo homeowners more flexibility than most nearby cities.
- Alamo 94507
- 20 years of experience
- Free estimates
Fence Installation in Alamo
What Alamo homeowners should know
Long perimeters on large lots
Lots of a third of an acre to over an acre mean long fence runs. We set posts in concrete along a straight, confirmed line and frame gates for driveways and side yards so they don't sag.
Fence and hardscape together
Many Alamo projects pair a new fence with a patio or planter beds along the fence line. Planning both together keeps post footings and patio edges from getting in each other's way.
Fence Installation services we offer in Alamo
Wood privacy fences, good-neighbor fences, lattice-top fences, gates and open-style fences, built to your city's height and setback rules with posts set in concrete.
- Redwood and wood privacy fences
- Good-neighbor and horizontal modern fences
- Lattice-top fences where extra height is allowed
- Walk gates and driveway gates
- Open-style front-yard fences and pool-area fencing
Alamo fence height limits
Contra Costa County Application & Permit Center, 30 Muir Rd., Martinez · 925-655-2700. Zoning setbacks and HOA rules can still limit where a fence goes.
| Location / item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Fence height without a building permit | Up to 7 ft |
| Concrete or masonry walls | Building permit required |
| Retaining walls without a permit | Up to 3 ft (unsurcharged) |
| Public sidewalk / curb cut work | Public Works review |
Common fence styles
| Best for | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Solid privacy | Side and rear yards | Usually up to 6 ft in these cities |
| Lattice top | Extra screening | Adds height only where code allows it |
| Good-neighbor | Shared property lines | Finished look on both sides |
| Open / see-through | Front yards, hillside lots | Required near the street in some cities |
Our fences process
- 1
Rules and layout
We confirm your city's height and setback limits, HOA rules and the fence line before building.
- 2
Post holes
Holes are dug along the line and posts are set plumb in concrete.
- 3
Rails and boards
Rails and pickets are installed in the style you choose, with consistent spacing.
- 4
Gates and hardware
Gates are framed to resist sagging and fitted with hinges and latches.
- 5
Clean-up
Spoils and offcuts are removed and the fence line is left clean.
Fence Installation in Alamo: FAQ
How tall can a fence be in Alamo without a permit?
Contra Costa County does not require a building permit for fences up to 7 feet. Setbacks and HOA rules can still apply.
Do you build driveway gates in Alamo?
Yes. We build wood walk gates and driveway gates, framed to resist sagging, with matching fence sections.
Can you build a fence and a patio at the same time?
Yes. We plan fence posts and patio edges together so footings don't conflict and the finished project lines up.
Ready to start your Alamo project?
Milo Landscaping Inc builds fence installation projects across Alamo and nearby cities. Estimates are free.