Stay within limits, skip the permit
Fences taller than 6 feet, or taller than 36 inches in a required front yard, need a Minor Use Permit. We design within the limits unless you choose to apply.
Fences · Walnut Creek, CA
Fence Installation in Walnut Creek, CA
Milo Landscaping Inc builds redwood and wood privacy fences, gates and pool fences in Walnut Creek, CA 94595 to 94598. Most residential fences here need no permit if they stay within the city's limits: 6 feet in side and rear yards and 3 feet in required front yards.
- Walnut Creek 94595, 94596, 94597, 94598
- 20 years of experience
- Free estimates
Fence Installation in Walnut Creek
What Walnut Creek homeowners should know
Pool fences
A pool must be enclosed by a fence at least 54 inches tall with a self-latching gate, or by a wall. We build pool gates that close and latch on their own.
Fence and hardscape in one project
Many Walnut Creek backyards get a new fence and a new patio at the same time. We set fence posts first and pour or lay the patio to meet them cleanly.
Fence Installation services we offer in Walnut Creek
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
Walnut Creek fence height limits
City of Walnut Creek Community Development Department · fences, accessory structures and retaining wall guidance on the city website.
| Location / item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Within a required front yard | 3 ft |
| Side and rear yards | 6 ft |
| Taller than these limits | Minor Use Permit |
| Pool barrier | 54 in minimum, self-latching gate |
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 Walnut Creek: FAQ
How tall can a fence be in Walnut Creek without a permit?
Up to 6 feet in side and rear yards and up to 3 feet within a required front yard.
What are the pool fence requirements in Walnut Creek?
At least 54 inches tall with a self-latching gate, or a wall.
Can I build a fence taller than 6 feet in Walnut Creek?
Only with a Minor Use Permit from the city.
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Milo Landscaping Inc builds fence installation projects across Walnut Creek and nearby cities. Estimates are free.