Chris and his team at First Class Fence did a phenomenal job with putting in new fencing for us in our backyard, along with a complicated retaining wall, gorgeous ironwood fencing and gates around the pool, a separate iron gate separating an upper yard area from the lower yard, and replacing two front gates and a deck gate. We discovered some additional things that we needed to have done, as well, and Chris and his team immediately took those projects on, as well. The professionalism and attention to detail was more than we could have hoped for! I STRONGLY recommend First Class Fence! You won't be sorry! read more

Well, after years, my fence is still standing. I'm grateful the work that was done. . I had a disagreement with the guy over a dog run. But overall,, I'm so grateful for my fence. Beautiful and I have no room to complain. Thanks. . read more

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Chris is owner and operator also he helps with installation. you will get your money worth few business like him are worth it! read more

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UPDATE!!! 10/6/20 Buyer Beware!!! We had a good experience with Chris initially when we had our automatic gate replaced approximately 2 years ago. Since then ALL of our calls and texts have gone unanswered & Ignored! We have had nothing but problems with the gate and opener. Over the past 24 months we have had at least 3 other gate people look at it. Each one has told us the work is POORLY done and needs to be re-done. We are looking at at several thousand dollars to fix a gate we spent over $5000 just shy of two years ago. The work we had done on the gate, and opener is absolutely awful. The responsiveness to problems by the owner and this company is even worse (non existent). We are so disappointed with our experience. One more thing... IF you choose to work with First Class Fence, be warned, Chris talks a LOT!!! read more

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First Class Fence did a fantastic job. They were quick to respond and give me an estimate for my project. Chris was able to bring to life exactly what we were wanting for our backyard, and was helpful throughout the entire process. His work is great quality and reasonable in price as well. I would with out a doubt hire First Class Fence again in the future. Thank you Chris! Lydia & Bob read more

Super high quality work definitely worth every penny. I see so many peoples fences that look like a rush job or something behind a track home. My fence now lets me be way more prideful in owning my home and I can't stress enough the ease it took to get my project going. Chris was super knowledgeable and even educated me a bit on how to save money in the long run just from adding a few things to my fence. I only did a wood fence and the price was very fair and he gave me multiple options. Chris showed me multiple options and treated my family with respect in the few times he was here. I really appreciate the great service and good experience. I'll always recommend them going forward ! Thank you First Class , cheers! read more

As an experienced homeowner, I've hired a countless number of professionals to do work on my properties. That in mind, I'm happy to tell you about working with Chris. First, he has excellent communication skills and always responded promptly. Chris is also a genuine contractor for the past 10 years who's definitely worth his salt. Beyond the excellent work he did installing an old gate (that I purchased on FB Marketplace), he also welded a couple of items unrelated to this gate job... which I'm ecstatic about on top on my newly installed gate. Chris is a sharper thinker, very flexible to discuss options with, and really pays attention to the details of your expectations. So if you want to see the work he did or need additional info about his craftmanship, feel free to contact me or Chris (he has my number), and you can see the work he did firsthand at my house. Thank you 1x million, Chris - We are so relieved the work is done and it was done exactly to our specifications... at a more than reasonable price! read more

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Called them several time and left messages and never even got a call back. So no they don't get my business.

It truly makes me sad to have to update this with a one-star review. If you read through my first review, I posted when the horse fence I had installed had just been done and before my horses began to live in the paddock. This next review is to update that within 30 days the fence failed due to poor workmanship on my install. Chris Ramsey is going to rebut my review saying how poor the product was that he was contracted to install and how much he hates the Centaur components. On the contrary and as the final end user, the product is working exactly as it should, but Mr. Ramsey rushed the job, did not follow instructions, and did not follow construction standards. Additionally, he was informed on 12.3 the fence failed, and as of today, 2/7/2019, he has made no effort to make repairs. Mr. Ramsey simply did not follow the manufacturers instructions when doing the install - so much so that the manufacturer is refusing to issue me a product warranty based on the install by First Class Fence. As a result of decisions he made on my roller brackets, several of the fence components have failed. They were installed backward and upside down. He used the wrong bracing for the termination posts on the tension fence which has caused failures and line post listing. He cut corners on the depth of my posts and now they are listing and bending. Mr. Ramsey was informed at the time of the estimate that this was a clay soil, a flood plain, and I was concerned that there would be issues if the posts were not deep and set correctly. He did not listen to my concerns from the beginning and claimed when we met on 12/21/18 that the entire fence was going to fail and admitted he did it wrong. I can not in good conscience recommend Chris Ramsey or First Class Fence to anyone. Every review about rushing work, not following instructions, not following up with issues, and never coming back to make repairs is absolutely true. If you move forward with this company, you do so at your peril. As of the date of this updated review, I have informed Mr. Ramsey that I have filed a complaint with the CA Contractors License Board due to his poor workmanship and abandonment of repairs. read more

We contacted First Class Fence to schedule an appointment for an estimate, and Chris was able to fit us in that same day. He was very professional and gave us many options and solutions to our problem we were trying to solve, which was a fence that you could not see through. (We have dogs that love to bark at everyone walking by!) He presented us with a very reasonable quote and we decided to move forward with Chris! They were out the following week and were so fast and efficient! We couldn't be happier! The fence looks amazing!! Would highly recommend them for your fencing needs! read more

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WORST experience EVER! Hired Chris to build two gates. The premium redwood we paid for turned out to be rough scrap wood. When I brought my concerns up to him he tried telling me it was the best out there. He's a scam artist and does not stand by his work. He would disappear for days. He refuses to answer our calls and our gates do not even function correctly! They look like a DIY gone wrong. Plus he overcharged is! SO disappointed I fell for his load of crap! The gates are not built straight, and look worse than they did before! read more

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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Outstanding job! Love my new gate! Chris was fair with the price, showed up when he said, very professional and I would hire him again!Services: Wood fence, Custom fabrication read more

I was very pleased with the job Chris and his team did on installing an iron fence in my front yard. Chris was very friendly, listened to my concerns and needs and made a point to meet those needs. Had my fence up in two days. I would recommend this company. read more

Hiring Chris Ramsey with First Class Fence was a huge disappointment. To be fair, the actual fence did come out nicely but the retaining wall was a complete disaster. He did not perform the job we agreed upon. It was an afterthought and unacceptable. I can hardly get through to the other side and the metal posts are not ground down so that I'm afraid of ripping my leg open. My neighbors have made numerous attempts to contact Chris on my behalf but he does not return the calls. So, if everything goes well, you're in luck. If not, you're stuck. I would never consider him for another job ever. read more

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My name is Brian Beers and I have never wrote a yelp review, but I felt compelled to do so after the extraordinary job, Chris of First Class Fence (916)237-5959,did for me. Chris replaced my gate,side and backyard fence with top notch craftsmanship. It looks beautiful. Chris listens to the customer and gives different ideas for you to choose from, when he says he can do whatever you want he means it. Chris was able to build part of my back fence down a steep grade. I now have a sturdy fence that will last many years to come. I will not hesitate to use First Class Fence if the need arrives. sincerely, vary satisfied customer. Brian Beers read more

Chris was great. I called a few places, some never called back, one company could give me an estimate in a couple days but said install would be a couple months out.....Chris answered when I called, was out at my house for an estimate within two hours and installed the following day!! Was just why I was looking for to contain my chickens. Thanks! read more

So.... my experience with Chris from first class fence was a good one. He was the first to call me. He was the first to quote me. And he was the first to come out and actually build the fence. After the fence was done... it did need another board where it met the next fence so as to prevent my dog and the neighbor's dog to be nose to nose ... he came right out that following Monday morning and fixed it without any hassles. He was pleasant. He was honest. And he built the fence very quickly. I would definitely call him again for any future fencing needs. read more

Chris and his crew did an amazing job on my fence! They replaced all three sides and I'm so pleased with the final product. They were fast, professional, and thorough! I would highly recommend First Class Fence. read more

Professional, on schedule and a good value and great service will highly recommended and reuse them in the future read more

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Came to my home and verbally gave me an estimate, but never followed up even after I reached out to them. Wanted to go with them based on my in person meeting, but I guess did not want my business. read more

Chris and his crew were amazing. He and his crew do high quality work and are very hard working. I would highly recommend them. He showed up on time and they were so respectful and kind. Our fence is beautiful and perfect, Chris is a perfectionist. Chris is super helpful and always there to answer any questions you have. Chris always has a smile on his face. Also they were very reasonably priced and high quality. read more

I needed two big gates fixed quickly to be able to close the sale of a home. Chris worked his tail off to diagnose the problems of two very old systems, find the correct parts, and get the job done right. As a Realtor, it is extremely important to me to have contractors that I can depend on. I would not hesitate to call Chris again for help. John H. Carmichael CA. read more

Chris at First class fence is highly unreliable and does sub-par work. He will go off the grid for days while he's supposed to be working on your project and then of course not respond when issues arise with his work after the job is completed. Horrible experience working with him. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT hire him. read more

Quick response time, quality work. I would call him again for any household construction needs.

Called to get a estimate on repairing my gate, Chris came out when promised, said he would pick up parts on the way. He showed up without the parts or tools needed to do the repair, I showed him other gate worked needed, was told he would be back with the correct parts and do the repair later in the week, I called after a few days to confirm he was still coming and get a complete est. for all work. He was busy and was going to call back. He never called back. Not sure if he had the skills or knowledge to work on metal gates and fencing. Nice kid, not so good business owner. read more

Chris did a wonderful job on my fence and gate. He took into consideration that my dog is an escape artist and addressed the problems that included. I will recommend him to anyone and everyone who needs fence work done. read more

Excellent service and workmanship!!! Highly recommended. Will definitely use again for future projects. Thank you!

The biggest mistake I made all year was having First Class Fence in my yard. Chris, the owner, is very charismatic at first, but does not do what he says he'll do. His work is shoddy, done way too quickly to be done right. Boards, support posts and rails are out of level, and leaning. Cheap quality "redwood" was full of knots and splits. I cannot adequately describe how bad this job looked when he finished. I sent him photos of what was wrong, and instead of fixing it promptly, he wanted to engage in silly debates about what a good job he does. He also painted the fence, but didn't do it well, the paint is splotchy and uneven, and he charged a small fortune for the job. It took well over a week to get a receipt or to get the hardware installed. Chris left a mess, and left wood splinters, nails, and junk laying on the ground. He left a HUGE gap under one of the gates, and then acted like he just couldn't imagine why I though that was a problem, never considering that I have a small dog, and the large gap was a real danger. Word to the wise, shop around and don't rely on reviews, they are just not reliable. Save your money til you find someone who will give you a job worth your hard earned money. This job was a terrible waste of almost $4000. read more

This company was quick out to the gate to get a quote to us for repairs to our commercial property. The quote said that they would start work with in a few days. A week went by before the work started. The quote stated that the work would be complete in two weeks. The work took over a month to get done and it wasn't done correctly. When they were contacted regarding issues with their workmanship, they ignored requests to come out to repair. I do not recommend this company based on the quality of their work and professionalism. read more