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Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas. (530) 399-1767
Precision Chico
Deck & Fence
Deck & Fence
If you feel like your backyard is not really yours, a solid wood privacy fence changes that the day it goes up - and lasts for decades when built right for Chico's soil and climate.
Wood and privacy fence installation in Chico means building a solid cedar or redwood structure with posts set deep in concrete to handle local clay soils, most backyard projects run one to three days on-site with a total timeline of two to four weeks when permits are included.
A lot of Chico homeowners on smaller lots - particularly in older neighborhoods near downtown - either have only a low decorative fence or no fence at all. A six-foot privacy fence transforms how your yard feels and functions. It is not just about blocking a view; it is about having an outdoor space that actually feels like yours to use. Whether you are in an established neighborhood near Bidwell Park or a newer subdivision on the east side of town, wood privacy fencing is a durable, cost-effective way to define your property.
If you have been weighing wood versus a lower-maintenance option, our vinyl fence installation service is worth comparing - we can walk you through the trade-offs at no cost before you commit to either material.
If you can push on the fence and it moves, or you can see daylight between a post and the boards, the structure has lost its integrity. Leaning fences in Chico often trace back to clay soil that shifted during a wet winter, loosening posts not set deep enough. A fence that leans more than a few inches is unlikely to recover on its own.
Dark staining near the ground - especially on the bottom six inches of boards - signals that moisture is sitting against the wood and rot has started. This is especially common in Chico yards where sprinklers hit the fence base regularly during the long dry summers. Once rot reaches the posts, repair costs climb quickly.
If you can make eye contact with a neighbor from your patio, or feel on display every time you step outside, a six-foot privacy fence solves that immediately. Many Chico homeowners on smaller lots have only a low decorative fence or no fence at all, and a wood privacy fence transforms how the yard feels and functions.
California law requires a barrier around residential swimming pools to prevent unsupervised access by young children, and a privacy fence built to the right specifications can serve that purpose. Combining the fence project with a new outdoor structure saves on mobilization costs and avoids tearing up new landscaping later.
We build with cedar and redwood - the two wood species with the longest track record for privacy fences in Northern California. Cedar is the more affordable of the two and naturally resists rot and insects without chemical treatment. Redwood is more durable and handles the Sacramento Valley heat-to-wet-winter cycle exceptionally well, though it costs more upfront. We also build board-on-board privacy fences where boards overlap slightly to eliminate any gaps, which many Chico homeowners prefer for the added privacy and the stronger visual look.
Gates are where most fence problems start, so we build every gate with a diagonal brace running from the bottom hinge corner to the top latch corner - this is what keeps a gate square and swinging properly after years of daily use. If your project involves a larger backyard renovation, we often combine privacy fence work with our screened-in porches and screened decks work to fully enclose the outdoor living space at the same time.
Suits homeowners who want a natural wood look with rot resistance and a more affordable entry price than redwood.
Suits homeowners who want maximum longevity and are willing to invest more upfront for a fence built to last in Northern California's climate.
Suits homeowners who want zero visible gaps and a more substantial, layered look that holds up through seasonal wood movement.
Chico's climate puts wood fences through a punishing cycle: temperatures that regularly top 100 degrees in summer followed by wet winters with significant rainfall. That cycle of heat and moisture causes wood to expand and contract repeatedly, which loosens fasteners and opens gaps between boards over time. Choosing a naturally rot-resistant wood like cedar or redwood, combined with posts set in enough concrete to stay locked through the clay-soil shifts common in Chico, is what separates a fence that stays solid for 15 to 20 years from one that starts leaning by its third winter.
Permit and HOA requirements also vary by neighborhood. The City of Chico requires permits for most six-foot privacy fences, and many subdivisions on the east and southeast sides of town have HOA rules about fence style and materials. We handle all of that directly - you do not need to navigate the permit office on your own. Our team works across the entire Chico area and surrounding communities, including Oroville and Gridley, where we bring the same attention to local soil and climate conditions to every project.
Call or submit the contact form and we reply within one business day. We schedule a free on-site visit to walk the fence line, check soil conditions, note any gates or obstacles, and give you an itemized written quote covering materials, labor, permits, and cleanup - before any work begins.
If your project needs a City of Chico building permit - which is common for six-foot privacy fences - we submit the application on your behalf. Permit approval typically takes one to two weeks for straightforward residential fence projects. You just stay available if the city needs clarification.
The crew marks post locations, digs holes sized for your soil conditions, and sets each post in concrete. This is the noisiest part of the job - expect a power auger and some hammering. The concrete then cures for 24 to 48 hours before the rest of the fence is built.
The crew returns the following day to attach horizontal rails between posts and install the vertical privacy boards. Gates are hung and adjusted last. Before leaving, we walk the finished fence with you to confirm everything is straight, latches work, and the job matches what we quoted.
Free estimate, written quote, no pressure. We reply within one business day.
(530) 399-1767We build with naturally rot-resistant wood species suited to Northern California's heat-and-rain cycle, not commodity lumber that will crack and loosen in its first Chico summer. The wood choice matters as much as the installation when you want a fence that holds up for 15 to 20 years.
Chico's clay-heavy ground expands in wet winters and shrinks in dry summers, and posts not set deep enough will show it within a year or two. We dig and concrete our posts to the depth local soil conditions require - it is not optional, it is how fences stay straight here.
We confirm property boundaries before the first post is dug and handle the City of Chico permit process directly. That protects you from a neighbor dispute and ensures the work is on record if you ever sell your home or file an insurance claim. You can verify our California contractor license at any time through the California Contractors State License Board.
You receive a written quote with separate line items for materials, labor, permits, and cleanup before we schedule any work. The number you approve is the number on your final invoice - no add-ons when the job wraps up.
The combination of the right wood, correct post depth for local soils, and full permit handling is what separates a fence that looks good and stays solid for two decades from one that starts giving you problems after the first wet winter. That is the standard we hold every project to.
For wood species guidance, see the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Verify California contractor licenses at the California Contractors State License Board. Local permit requirements are published by the City of Chico Development Services.
Fully enclosed outdoor living spaces that keep insects and debris out while letting Chico's evening breezes in.
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