Unfortunately not a professional company. Tried to get a rough estimate for a fence replacement for one of our properties in Oceanside while we're out of state but got nowhere. To save both parties the time and resources all details were provided about the project and I even offered someone to be onsite if their rep really needs to see the project, but they just stopped responding after the initial message. Their pride is their "14 week lead time" something they boast very loudly. Honestly, it's actually a sign of failure somewhere within the organization, and signals mismanagement and incompetence. Perhaps you should consider hiring more employees. read more

Highest quality work. Our gate works great & looks great after 5 years. We used Fence Smith because they did such a great job at our previous residence installing wrought iron fencing. Saw it recently - still looks like new. read more

Our old vehicle gate rotted out and was falling apart. Fence Smith was referred to us by Carney Fence, and we are grateful for that recommendation. Fence Smith price was good and the work was outstanding. Mike is very friendly and professional and we would highly recommend him. Thank you again to the Fence Smith team! read more

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Mike is wonderful, great work getting our gate to open and close properly again, and his personality is very nice and genuine! Thank you!

Mike is simply outstanding. 19 home remodels, more contractors than I care to know ....and Mike is in the top 1%.

From start to finish of this project, Fence Smith has been nothing but friendly and professional! The cost was reasonable, the workmanship outstanding, and Mike was super easy to communicate with during all the stages of getting the initial quote, confirming the contract, adjusting to changes that our neighbors requested, and the actual project which was executed neatly and quickly. I hope we can get our other neighbor on board to do our other fence, if we do we'll definitely be calling Fence Smith back! read more

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Used Fence Smith for one side of my backyard in 2017 with great quality work and materials. The BEST prices. FAIR, HONEST and EXPERIENCED (since 1988). Family business, thus support Small Businesses. I completed the other side of my backyard earlier in April 2023. Completed with the BEST Prices and Quality work. Despite the 14 week waiting window now, they are worth the wait. I got lucky when someone delayed, so my wait was considerably less. I'm not one to post reviews, but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Fence Smith aka Mike!!!!!!!!!! read more

Mike and Rebecca were so amazing to work with. I had several quotes for my front fence. They were in the middle on price. After speaking to several companies, I felt very confident they could execute my vision. Their customer service is exceptional and I am very happy with the result. Fence has not been stained just yet. read more

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Mike is an amazing craftsman. We wanted to make a statement with our fence so we hired the best. I cannot say enough about how easy mike is to work with. He was always careful to give us exactly what we wanted. He did extra research to get us the wood that we wanted and make sure we were happy. The design was flawless. He checks and double checks. He was always punctual and courteous. There were no hidden charges. He started and finish the job just when he said he would. I highly recommend fence Smith if you want something special PS. The backside of the fence is almost prettier than the front! read more

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We have a long driveway from the street to a detached garage in the back. The driveway goes through two gates. The first is a shorter gate with about an 8 foot span while the second span is around 11ft. The short gate used to be old chain link with giant rubber tires to make it roll. Mike totally fabricated a new metal framed gate with metal rollers on a track he bolted to the driveway. On the metal frame he hung the same wooden slats as the rest of the fence. Now it moves with a single finger and latches in both the open and closed positions. The second gate is now my pride and joy. I relish geeking out talking about this gate to anyone that will listen. The old gate was made up of two 5.5 foot wide doors made up of termite eaten wood, strung up by janky, bent hardware, "rolling" on rusty casters, locked in by scrap metal bars that I assume the previous owner found 40 years ago washed up on the beach. The gates were falling over, literally falling down... Mike fabricated an 11 foot span metal single gate that mounts to a pair of steel beams that he welded together and put at least 5 feet in the ground. After digging the hole for the posts he filled the hole up with concrete. He also finished the concrete, which another fence contractor said they wouldn't do. This thing is a monster, but swings open so easily my 3 year old can operate it. He of course put the same wooden slats as the fence to tie it all together. After the fence was done my family went on a weekend trip. When we came back there was one slat on the front gate that seemed to have split, likely due to a drastic weather change from the time the fence was installed to when we got back. I called up Mike and he came out one morning and replaced the slat, no questions asked. These guys are so busy we booked them out 6 months in advance. They had an opening so we got them out in 5 months. Well worth the wait and price. The whole job was not cheap, but i feel like it was totally worth it just due to the fabrication of the gates alone. Prompt communication via email and phone. Mike and his wife are incredibly nice. Provided many options and answered all my silly questions. When I need the back fence of my place done, this is going to be the company I call. read more

You will never find a better fence man than Mike Smith at Fencesmith. He is a God loving great gentleman. I couldn't recommend him more. He is doing an amazing job on our automatic gate on Hidden Lake Lane and look forward to using his services in the future. read more

Years after our initial install, we called Mike to come take a look at our fence( gated driveway) that he had done for us . We had lost a Remote and needed more. Mike came over ASAP, reprogrammed and serviced our fence/ fence motor/ and new remotes to connect with our garage and as usual, offered the best customer service. He has been so successful with his company because of his work ethic and commitment to his customers . Hands down one of the best companies we have ever had work at our home! read more

We had our fence replaced a little over a year ago now and it still looks amazing. Mike actually did the fence prior which was installed 20 some years ago. He and the crew worked fast and worked with us to accommodated us with our dogs. Definitely recommend him. read more

Being very familiar with contractors in North County, I can assure you that Mike Smith / FenceSmith is one of the the top few quality fencing / gate contractors in North County! 5 Star quality and professionalism / integrity and fair pricing. They are a family run quality and service oriented Team - this keeps them very busy so schedule in advance (the will always do everything possible for "Emergencies," pool fence down etc....). read more

Mike (& Jeff) did a great job installing my custom fence. Their estimate was fair (lower than most) and they were extra-friendly to deal with in working out the details/cost/build. I will use Mike and the Fence Smith team again. UPDATE: I did use them again, 2 for 2, great job! read more

We are very happy with our fence and experience with Mike and Rebecca. Excellent communication, punctual, professional, friendly, and fantastic work. Our fence looks great and we are happy we chose to go with Fence Smith. read more

This is a follow up to my husband's five star yelp review for Fence Smith. For some reason, his complimentary review remains in the not recommended section of this business page. The Fence Smith did a wonderful job job installing a brand new fence at our home, their work was professional, on time, and they were extremely pleasant throughout the process from bid to install. Great company - we highly recommend them for all fencing needs. read more

Fence Smith just finished installing a back fence in our yard. The new fence went across our back yard with a built in retaining system that backs up to an alley. Mike and his assistant did a wonderful job. The new fence is beautiful! I wish I had found Fence Smith before I had a crappy fence installed by Vista Fence. If you need a new fence, call Fence Smith. read more

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After meeting with Mike and getting a quote, I decided I would go with his company because he was super honest and very nice. I had Mike of Fence Smith install 2 gate motors for existing gates I had in place. Mike went above and beyond to make sure that everything worked perfectly. He welded the old parts that weren't installed properly by the original installer and also installed a few other options that we had discussed to make the gates operate smoothly. I have had zero issues with the gates' operation and am so happy with the end result. read more

I found The Fence Smith on Yelp. I sent out a request for a quote to a small handful of fence companies. The Fence Smith responded relatively inadequate; setting up an appointment was long an tedious. They seemed to be more concerned about their schedule than mine. They need an english speaker in their business. I've already sent them my contact info and they kept asking for it. I'm just..... read more

If you're looking for someone to build a quality fence or gate, then give Mike at Fence Smith a call (and with a free estimate, you can't go wrong). Mike has been in the fencing industry for over 20 years and you can tell that when you meet him, he loves his work. Fence Smith has an excellent reputation throughout San Diego County and has also built a couple fences and gates for me over the years, each one still looking as beautiful as the day they were built. read more

I ended up building my own fence. However of the 4 estimates I received, this was the very best. Fence Smith came highly recommended and they couldn't have been nicer. When I need my fence rebuilt in 2 weeks, they'll be the only place I call. read more

Thank you Fence Smith for the outstanding work your team delivered to ensure our young daughter is protected from our water features. The expedient service and quality custom work did not only provide safety but gave us a quality feature that is absolutely stunning. read more

WELL WORTH THE WAIT! I know what you're thinking, 8-10 weeks!!! Well I can tell you it was well worth it after first passing up this company since I wanted my fencing done "sooner." Like many others (from talking with Mike the owner), they do lose some business because of the long lead time. So I called about 5 other places, got estimates and in the end no one was more cost effective and professional than Fence Smith. Mike explained they're still a small company and trying to do things correctly without getting over their head, thus they aren't hiring more workers and setting themselves up for disaster. Smart, I thought. From other contractors showing up and quoting thousands more, for simply 22' of fencing, to others being down right rude and ignorant, I can tell you Mike & Co. definitely offered a vibe that I was willing to wait for after the hassle of the other 5 contractors. I even had contractors attempt to talk me out of the color fencing I wanted and told me I was making a bad choice (it was evident to me they had product to move and simply wanted me to pay a premium for their overstock). All the same, Mike showed up on time, gave a quick quote, answered my 20 questions and was on his way. About 3 days later I received the quote as promised and it was near the lower end of all of the quotes I had received. I waited my 9 weeks, confirmed he was showing and it was on. I was surprised that Mike isn't only the owner but also a laborer. Everything went smoothly and I checked in every few hours or so. Because it was a smaller job it was Mike and another gentleman (who went out of his way to thank me for using them). Within a day everything was removed and new posts set in concrete. They showed back up the next morning and were done within 8 hours total. Everything was neat as a pin (they had to do some jack hammering and other removal of dirt), properly swept with all other materials completely gone. Being a slight control freak, I tried not to bother them while they were working but had questions along the way - Mike would stop each and every time to answer exactly what needed to be answered. I've worked with other contractors that get snippy or make you feel stupid as though you should know what they are doing as well as they do - not the case here. Because he was so decent I stopped asking questions since they obviously had it under control and I didn't want to slow their progress. In the end I couldn't be more happy. I had little items (1" more up here, this goes there type stuff) and Mike had it all locked in and remembered everything I had said during the price estimate. No need for constant reminders. Great experience overall and I definitely owe them a lengthy review for being so decent. Thanks! read more

A couple years ago, I wrote a raving review to express my happiness with Fence Smith's service, quality in workmanship, and their integrity with the installation of my gate opener. Since then, I have hired them to install my fencing and various other projects. I am here to say how happy I continue to be with everything they've done for me and my property. They are truly the real deal - honest, efficient, and GOOD! Go nowhere else! read more

Thanks! Mike&Rebecca fast courteous and fence looks great.. cant ask for anything more..

Fence Smith was the only choice when it came to having our fence replaced. Courteous, professional, and my gosh, the work is amazing! He came in and got the job done in time and on budget. I cannot say enough good things. I will use them again in the future! read more

They told us they had a 10 week backlog to look at new work. Too bad, too long for us to wait.

Again, Mike and Rebecca fulfilled all my expectations of the work I needed for fencing, and then some. I am so happy with their professionalism, their work, and the relationship. When Mike says he will be there or when the job will be done, you can completely rely on him. Aside from the reliability, the results of his work is absolutely phenomenal. I couldn't be happier. I can't thank Mike and Rebecca enough, for a fantastic job well done. read more

Mike and Rebecca are wonderful to work with. I called several fence contractors- many who have 4-5 star ratings on Yelp who never even had the decency to respond to my request. Mike responded right away and scheduled an estimate. While his prices are not the cheapest or the most expensive- the quality is worth it. He was detail-oriented and spent time to understand exactly what I wanted. In the end, we had him install four different fences: 1. A 36 foot long, 4 foot high wrought iron fence with a gate, 2. A small dog eared wooden fence to hide my ugly propane tank, 3. A 6 ft tall kennel grade chain link fence and gate around my dogs' double kennel, and a 5 ft tall, wrought iron perimeter fence and automatic driveway gate to enclose my yard. All the work was done with an eye for detail, quality and timeliness. More importantly, his communication (and his wife, Rebecca's) was great. Responsive and thorough. I appreciate timely communication that makes me feel that there is follow through and commitment on the part of the contractor. I can't say enough about the great work and fair prices. Definitely recommend!! read more

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Mike and Rebecca at Fence Smith were great. I had a few questions before the job which were answered quickly. The cost was very competitive and the job was done within a few days and looks great. I had to wait a few weeks but it was worth the wait. read more

I moved into a new house last year and had an automatic gate opener installed. I would highly recommend these people. They seemed very knowledge able and treated me well. I would highly recommend. read more

Our automated gate installation was completed today, and I am thrilled with the result and can't recommend Mike enough for his manners, efficiency, and great work! The price was competitive and the quality of workmanship is superb. The installation took just two and a half days, and at the end of each day, the entire work site was cleaned, swept, and made presentable so that there was no unsightly mess to be endured. As I was looking through other reviews, this company has a perfect record except for the guy who gave one star because he didn't want to wait the ten weeks to start his project. Let me say to that guy----it would have been well worth the wait! I was given the same wait time, but when they saw they had a postponement on another project, they called and offered me the earlier install, so we're enjoying our gate more than a month before we expected. I recommend The Fence Smith with no reservations, whatsoever! read more

I found The Fence Smith through yelp and decided to give them a call based on all the amazing reviews. Before Mike, the owner, came over to do an estimate, I got some prices from other companies to see how they compared. While their price was on the higher end of the other price ranges I had received, we decided to go with them anyways as Mike was so pleasant during the estimate and really seemed to know his stuff. It was a 10 week wait for the install but they let you know this upfront when you call and we weren't in a hurry so it was a non-issue for us. We just had the vinyl fence installation completed today and we are thrilled with the results. Mike, along with one helper, installed it and they were so nice, worked quickly, and got the job done on time. The fence looks amazing. We had one issue with one fence post being placed in the wrong place (partially due to lack of communication on our part) but Mike came over the same day after he had already finished for the day, fixed it, and made it seem like it wasn't an inconvenience to him at all. We would definitely use this company again and couldn't recommend them enough to others! read more

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BEST fence company out there. Mike not only comes out to do the quote, but he is there in person to do the job as well. His workmanship and overall character is unlike any other. And yes, there is a bit of a wait for the job to get done, but that is an indication of how many people trust his work. We had Mike come out for 2 different jobs at 2 different times; and each time the work was impeccable. I would not hire any other company/person other than Fence Smith to do my fencing. It's well worth the wait for a job WELL DONE!! read more

OUTSTANDING!!! First saw them working on a neighbors fence. That looked great, so I called. Originally, wait was approximately 6 weeks, but an opening came up, and they were available earlier. They tore down our old 180' fence and built a beautiful wood fence in two days. Service was great. Quality of wood and workmanship was excellent. They even went above and beyond fixing a couple problems with another gate and fence that weren't part of the job. I highly recommend Fence Smith. Thank you for the awesome job!!! read more

My original five star review inexplicably appeared in the "not recommended" section. I just want to reiterate that Fence Smith did a wonderful job of replacing my old broken wooden fence - they installed a new, beautiful white vinyl fence. The work was timely, tidy, extremely professional - and this company was a pleasure to work with every way. I cannot recommend Smith Smith enough - and will be recommending them to all my friends. read more