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Fences in Fruitvale, Oakland
Driveway gates, security fencing and shared side fences. Fence installation, gates and repair for Fruitvale homes and buildings.
What do Fruitvale homeowners usually ask for?
Security and a working driveway. Fruitvale's flatland blocks have many older homes on narrow lots, often with a driveway along one side. The common jobs are a front fence with a matching drive gate, a tall back fence, and chain link or steel along side lines.
Can my front fence be tall for security?
Up to a point. As of November 2026, Oakland caps residential front-yard fences at 6 feet, requires zoning approval over 3.5 feet, and asks taller front fences to be mostly see-through. Steel picket fences and gates are the usual way to get height and security within the rules. See iron and aluminum fences.

What about businesses along the corridors?
Commercial lots follow different height limits by zone. See commercial fencing.
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Tell us what you want fenced and roughly how many feet. We set a time to measure, check the city rules for your lot and give you an itemized price in writing.
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