Contra Costa Gates

(114 reviews)

If you're in the market for your fence repair/replacement, look no further than California Fences…read more Right from the start when Nick arrived to check out the space and provide the quote, it was evident that CA Fences are a very organized, detailed business and they know what they're doing. CA Fences also honored our request to match a comparator's quote. Finally when the work started, we were further convinced that we chose the right company to do business with, since the team was adept, precise, and speedy. They finished a large body of work within 3 days as promised, and the quality of work was impressive. Highly recommend CA Fences!!

California Fences (CA License #1099301) caused documented property damage to my private patio at…read more1900 Lynwood Dr Unit C in Pleasanton during a fence replacement project inside our HOA community. During removal of a fence post, their crew broke multiple patio pavers, displaced perimeter bricks, and exposed concrete footing. This patio was professionally installed and represented a significant investment. Photographic and video evidence of the damage has been preserved. The on-site supervisor stated there was "no way" to remove the post without causing damage. That statement is inaccurate. This is the second time fencing has been replaced at this property, and prior licensed contractors performed the same work without damaging the finished patio surface. Since the incident, I have: * Contacted the project supervisor multiple times * Left voicemail messages * Contacted the office directly * Attempted to reach ownership No response has been provided. As a licensed California contractor performing work within an HOA community, California Fences is responsible for property damage caused during the course of work. I have formally requested their General Liability insurance information and written confirmation of repair. I prefer resolution over escalation. However, continued non-response will leave me no option but to proceed through formal channels including CSLB complaint and civil recovery. I am requesting immediate contact to resolve this matter professionally.

Bay Side Fencing

(238 reviews)

Luis and his crew are my go to guys for all my fencing needs! I highly recommend this company for…read moreyour fencing needs!

My next door neighbor arranged for Bay Side Fencing to do a shared fence between our yards a few…read moremonths ago I was so impressed with the quality of work that I had them return to do a gate and side yard fence for me. This company builds an attractive and solid fence that I am sure will not need replacing during my lifetime! The crew and owner were so accommodating, and the cost very reasonable for the high quality workmanship!

FCR Fence & Deck

(207 reviews)

Our two new gates, gorgeous and substantial, are a pleasure to see and open. We've had them for a…read morefew weeks now and still every time I pass through them, I applaud myself for having found FCR Fence & Deck and having had the wisdom to move forward with their company. From beginning to end the experience was great. I'd reached out to multiple companies, planning to take numerous bids, but amazingly found that few were unresponsive. FCR on the other hand was quick to respond to my inquiry on their website Contact page and were quick to set up the estimate appointment. The downside was I needed to wait two weeks. In the meantime I met the Project Manager from another company and was pleased with the experience, except that I never received a bid even though we texted several times. Rob Quinlan from FCR was similarly on time, but his amiability, professionalism, and communication, both in person and in subsequent texts, set him apart. He has excellent follow through, too, as our gates attest! He also really knows the ins and out of gates. When I said I wanted ours to be pushed open from the street side, Rob asked if we had a pool. It turns out that if one has a swimming pool, the gate legally has to swing out to the street. Rob explained that pulling a heavy gate is harder for little kids than pushing it, making it less likely they can access a backyard and drown! I was so impressed with Rob that I told him then and there that I wanted to move ahead with FCR. I received the quote and a contract later that day. It showed the options for the two different types of Redwood. Rob had explained that the photos one sees of beautiful fences are always made of the more expensive wood, from the heart of the tree. I had said that was the one I wanted, but it was still great to see options and prices laid out. I was able to sign the contract electronically. It was another two weeks before the actual installation, but the day of the work was fast and smooth. The crew and Rob arrived separately and on time. We all discussed every detail afresh, this time with Hector and Paco weighing in with their own expertise. There was some discussion among the men as to how and where to install the posts for the new double gate so that it would stay strong for the long term. I was consulted as well and made it clear that longevity and easy operation were paramount to me. I also mentioned that I was nervous about the possibility of there being a pipe to the house in that area, one that was private and therefore not marked by the utility companies. (Rob had done his company's legal duty of arranging the 8-1-1 Dig Ticket ahead of the work day). Rob took me seriously and walked out to the sidewalk, saw that there was indeed a drainage outlet there and told Hector to dig slowly and attentively. Rob left for the day and Hector and Paco got to work. Hector did find the water pipe about 12" down, right where the post was supposed to go. He had me come out and see the situation. He gave me two options: place the post over the pipe, in which case it would lack endurance for the long term, or go two feet down in the hole he had already dug closer to the house. I opted for the deep hole and the reliable fence. I was glad to have been consulted. I was grateful for Hector's having found the pipe without damaging it. Both gates and the small fence surrounding them were completed between 8am and 3pm. The areas were all cleaned up. Hector had me come out and assess the work. The gates have easy and sturdy hardware on them. They open and close with ease, swinging into the backyard as specified. They're attractive, substantial, and show every sign of enduring. I knew from the good communication that I could simply hand the check to Hector. Rob was going to come by to make sure I was happy but I said I was exceedingly pleased and insisted he didn't need to. He followed up with a text nevertheless to double check and I gave him a glowing, detailed review. Later that day I received an invoice showing I had paid. I couldn't be any happier than to have trusted this work to FCR Fence & Deck.

This was a great experience. Good communication throughout, clear goals + expectations and…read moregenuinely good service. The team came out to replace a badly damaged side fence (see the results here) and did some critical work on my deck, including to ward off squirrels from living underneath. Overall, a smooth, drama-free experience.

Tri-Valley Fence Works

4.4

(275 reviews)

Fair price, quality materials, and quick turnaround times…read more Tri-Valley Fence replaced our side gate and fence (approx 80') in 2025 which required new post holes to be dug through our concrete walkway. They completed this in roughly 8 hours. Fast forward to today and they've just replaced our rear fence (50'). This project required larger kickboards to account for a sloping grade, ivy root removal, and an unwilling neighbor. They guided me through all aspects of the project, neighbor situation, and seamlessly matched the design, height, and flow into our side fence lines. Completed in roughly 6 hours.

Beyond pleased with my new back fence! The privacy lattice is an extra bonus along with additional…read morebeauty to my yard. The team was wonderful to work with; owner to admin to workers on the day off! Highly recommend Tri-Valley Fence Works and we will use again in the future for any fencing projects as they are also competitive with their pricing in today's market!

Duce Construction Deck and Fence

4.7

(106 reviews)

We give Duce the highest recommendation…read more It was time for us to replace an old wooden fence. We live in the Berkeley Hills it was also time to install an alternative to wood (for fire safety). After doing some research, including a neighbor's recommendation, we found Duce. They did a great job for us. Susan was professional throughout the process, from planning to installation. And she or Kayla returned our calls in a timely fashion. The crew was hard working and they worked quickly. They left the site very neat. They were done in 3 days. At the time they did the job Duce used Knotwood aluminum fencing. Knotwood offers a wide range of colors to choose from. And compared to the company our neighbors used, it shipped the material much more quickly. We wanted the fence to look like the fence we were replacing and we couldn't be happier. Showing how Susan takes care of her customers, we requested a small change. She took care of this without any additional charges. As far as cost goes, metal fencing can cost a lot more than wood. From talking to other neighbors who installed metal fences, I'd say Susan offers competitive pricing. One more positive about aluminum fencing is it's going to last a long time.

Amazing job!!! We shopped around- best pricing and customer service. We had A LOT of fencing to…read moreinstall and the team at DUCE knew just had to add the right amount of fencing for our needs. We needed one to keep deer out and another for privacy! Goals accomplished!

Fence Solutions

(99 reviews)

I'm very appreciative of the work they did. Quick response and service delivery. Quality…read moreworkmanship. Highly recommended.

Fence Solutions delivered an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their team was…read moreprofessional, punctual, and clearly takes pride in their work. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship exceeded our expectations--everything looks solid, clean, and built to last. Communication was excellent throughout the project, and they made the entire process smooth and stress‑free. It's rare to find a company that combines skill, reliability, and genuine customer care, but Fence Solutions does exactly that. Highly recommended.

Marquez Fencing

(300 reviews)

Requested estimate, set a date and time and they showed up at the end of the time block. Truck was…read moreclean and had good signage. The estimator knew what he was talking about and was personable to talk with. Not sure of their pricing at this point as I have not seen the estimate since it's the weekend. One thing that stood out to me that I liked was the invite to their mill where they will some of their own lumber to ensure quality which helps with the longevity of the fence and the aesthetic look of the project. Just based on the above I would recommend this business.

Tube la oportunidad de verlos trabajar, lo hacen rapido y bien hecho. Los postes y las tablas estan…read morederechos. Le pusieron mancha a toda la cerca, limpiaron muy bien y recogieron todo cuando terminaron el trabajo. No tube problemas para obtener una cotizacion, el proceso fue muy bueno con buena coordinacion. Saben lo que estan haciendo. Ya los recomende con un compañero de trabajo.

M&R Fencing

4.4

(152 reviews)

M&R fencing is great! We reached out on Saturday, and they came out on Sunday to assess and repair…read moreour fence door which became unusable. Melvin and Mauricio are very friendly and professional, and were able to offer great service in the spot. We will definitely reach out to them for our fencing needs in the future! -Stephen and Joyce

Had Melvin at M&R Fencing do some fence repairs and build a side gate. Very pleased with the work…read more First off, I spoke to a few different companies and most were only willing to replace the entire 60' fence, when all I wanted done was a partial repair of 3 panels that had been damaged by a huge tree stump. Also, while discussing the fence repair I brought up my busted side gate and he gave me a good price on a steel framed gate, which sounded much better than the wood framed one I had. Melvin, Eduardo, Mauricio, (and a 4th guys whose name I didn't get) did a great job. Clearly these guys are technicians and not just laborers. They measured twice (maybe 3 times) and cut once. Everything turned out great! I'll use them again and have already passed their contact info on to someone else.

Superior Decks

(83 reviews)

Eric, Julio and his crew did a efficient demo and built a beautiful con heart deck. This deck was…read morebuilt to pass City of Oakland/California rules. Eric also was very accommodating with the City of Oakland Green Halo requirements which we passed. This company is very knowledgeable and has a long standing experience with decks. I highly recommend them. They listen, clean up properly and complete the job in an efficient time despite the weather.

The work that Superior Decks did in refinishing my deck is outstanding. Since my deck is over 25…read moreyears old and was in bad shape, I didn't think it would come out that good. But now it looks like it's brand new after all of the hard work that Lisa's crew put into it replacing some of the boards, pressure washing, sanding, and staining it. I highly recommend Superior Decks. Their prices are pretty reasonable too.

Mindful Construction

(8 reviews)

They added turf, outdoor shower and lighting to our back and front yard. Very happy with their…read morework and speed to completion. We would definitely use them again.

We hired Mindful Construction to build a deck off of our kitchen. It came out beautifully. The…read moreprice was reasonable compared to other quotes, their attention to detail was great and they went above and beyond to make us happy. I highly recommend them for any backyard project.

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Tyler R.

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3 years ago

Contra Costa Gates - an amazing company providing an amazing service. Jack, from the company was always responsive and would follow up with no further reminders to get the job done. It was a pleasure working with Jack and his team. I strongly recommend them. Here are some details. We were looking to get two automatic gates installed on our property to add further security to our home both from strangers and from deer! We looked up Yelp, reached out to multiple companies, and got quotes from each of them. Contra Costa Gates quote was the best and most flexible. They were able to custom design the gates to match our façade and install them as scheduled without hassles. The workmanship was beautiful, and we are very happy with their follow ups as well. We got our house built recently and have had to work with many different providers and our experience with Contra Costa Gates was far above the rest. read more

Ethan A.

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3 years ago

The custom gate that jack and the Contra Costa Gates craw installed for me is perfect. They put the needs of their customers first and were a delight to collaborate with. Costs were reasonable, and the work was completed promptly. My entire interaction with them was positive, thus I have no hesitation in recommending them. read more

Guya E.

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8 years ago

I'm very satisfied with Sam he did a great job on the pillars and made it look so good with this driveway gate I can't wait till it will get automated and I'll be able to open the gates with the remote control super excited! read more

Ann A.

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4 years ago

Bait and switch, advertised gate for 50. But no such choice

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