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Serving Windsor, CA and surrounding areas. (707) 687-4981
When repairs no longer make sense, we remove the old fence completely and build a new one - with posts set correctly for Windsor's clay soil, HOA approval handled upfront, and permits pulled before any digging starts.
Fence replacement in Windsor, CA involves removing the existing fence completely - posts, rails, and boards - then installing a new fence from the ground up. Most standard residential replacements covering 150 to 200 linear feet take one to three days, with a required 24 to 48 hour concrete cure before boards go on the new posts.
The key question is always the posts. If the posts are still solid, plumb, and properly anchored, targeted repairs can extend a fence's life for several more years. But if the posts are leaning, rotting, or being pushed around by Windsor's clay soil, repairs are temporary - the structure will keep failing. We check the posts first on every estimate and give you an honest read before we recommend anything. If repairs are the right call, we have a dedicated fence repair service for that situation.
Windsor's clay soil is one of the most important local factors in fence longevity. The soil swells when wet and shrinks when dry - a cycle that pushes posts out of alignment if they were not set deeply enough or anchored in the right concrete mix. Many Windsor homeowners replace fences that are only 10 to 12 years old because the original posts were not suited to local conditions. We build replacements to last the full 15 to 20 years a well-built wood fence should last here.
If you can see your fence leaning noticeably to one side, or if sections are pulling away from the posts, the structure has been compromised. In Windsor's clay soils, this often happens after a wet winter followed by a dry summer - posts that were not set deeply enough start to shift. A leaning fence is not just an eyesore; it is a liability if it falls on a neighbor's property or a child playing nearby.
Walk along your fence line and look at the bottom foot of each board and post. If you see soft, dark, or crumbling wood - especially where wood meets soil - that is rot, and it spreads. Windsor's hot, dry summers followed by wet winters create the exact cycle that accelerates wood rot, particularly in fences that were never sealed or stained. Once rot reaches the posts, full replacement is usually the smarter call.
Sonoma County's fall wind events are hard on fencing. If your fence has been through several of them, you may notice boards that have popped loose, rails that have cracked, or sections that flex visibly when you push on them. A fence that has been stressed repeatedly by high winds loses structural integrity even if it looks mostly intact from a distance. If your fence is more than 12 to 15 years old and has been through multiple wind seasons, a professional assessment is worth scheduling.
A gate that drags, sticks, or will not latch is often the first visible sign that the whole fence system is shifting. Gates are the most mechanically demanding part of any fence, and when the posts supporting them move even slightly, the gate goes out of alignment. If you have adjusted your gate latch more than once and the problem keeps coming back, the issue is almost certainly in the posts, not the hardware.
We replace all fence types - wood, vinyl, chain link, aluminum, and ornamental iron. For most Windsor homeowners replacing an aging wood fence, the choice of replacement material comes down to maintenance goals, HOA rules, and budget. Wood offers the most natural look and remains the most popular choice in Sonoma County, but vinyl and aluminum are worth comparing if you want a lower-maintenance option that holds up well in the wet-dry cycle without requiring regular staining.
Every replacement project we take on includes a full assessment of the existing posts, a written quote covering removal and installation, permit and HOA coordination where required, and a final walkthrough before we leave. If your property has a combination of fencing styles or materials - a wood perimeter fence with an ornamental iron section near the front, for example - we handle mixed-material replacements and can tie new sections into existing structure where it still makes sense. For homeowners who want something different from what they had, we also offer full wood fence installation with custom layouts and heights.
The most common replacement in Windsor - we rebuild with the same or upgraded materials and set posts correctly for local soil.
For homeowners who want a low-maintenance option that does not need staining and holds up well in the wet-dry cycle.
Practical and durable - a good fit for Windsor properties near fire zones where non-combustible material is preferred.
A finished look with long lifespan - popular in newer Windsor subdivisions with HOA aesthetic standards.
Old posts set in concrete are ground down and new posts are anchored at the depth Windsor's clay soil demands.
Walk and drive gates replaced plumb and latching correctly - the part of the fence that shows problems first.
Windsor has a significant number of planned neighborhoods and HOA-governed communities, particularly in subdivisions built since the 1990s. Many of these HOAs have specific rules about fence height, color, material, and style - and some require written approval before any fence work begins. Contractors who are not familiar with Windsor's HOA landscape may start work without getting that approval, leaving the homeowner to deal with the consequences. We treat HOA coordination as a standard part of every replacement project, not an optional add-on. Homeowners in Rohnert Park and Petaluma face similar HOA dynamics and call us for the same reason.
Contractor availability in Sonoma County has been tighter than in most parts of California for several years, partly as a result of the regional wildfire rebuilding activity that followed the 2017 Tubbs Fire and subsequent events. Windsor itself was not the hardest-hit area, but the ripple effect on contractor schedules and material costs across the county has been real. Homeowners who call us in late winter or early spring - before the busy season starts - consistently get on the schedule faster than those who wait until their fence is already down. We give you an honest start date upfront, and we keep it.
We ask a few questions over the phone, then schedule an in-person visit to your Windsor property. We respond within 1 business day. Most estimate visits take 20 to 40 minutes - the variables that affect cost only show up on-site. You will leave with a written quote, not a rough number.
If your replacement requires a Town of Windsor building permit - common for fences over six feet - we handle the application. If you are in an HOA, this is also when we help you submit your fence design for approval. This step can add a few days to two weeks, so starting early matters.
We coordinate the 811 utility-locating call before any digging starts - required by California law. Then the crew removes your existing fence, including posts set in concrete. Most crews haul away old materials the same day - confirm this with us upfront so you are not left with a pile of old wood.
New posts go in first, set in concrete at the depth Windsor's clay soil demands. Once the concrete cures - 24 to 48 hours - rails and boards go up. When the job is complete, we walk the finished fence with you. Check gates, spacing, and the fence line. Any concerns get addressed before the crew packs up.
Free on-site estimate, permit coordination included, no obligation. We respond within 1 business day.
(707) 687-4981Sonoma County's clay-heavy ground swells in winter and shrinks in summer. We set posts deeper than the minimum and use a concrete mix suited to local soil conditions. This is the single most important quality difference between a fence that stays straight for a decade and one that starts leaning after two wet seasons.
We are licensed through the California Contractors State License Board and carry full liability coverage on every job. Permit research, applications, and HOA coordination are handled as part of our standard process - never an afterthought you have to manage yourself.
Many Windsor neighborhoods have active HOAs with specific fence rules. We know the most common requirements in Windsor's planned subdivisions and help you get written HOA approval before a single post goes in - so you are not paying to redo work that does not meet community standards.
The number on your written estimate is the number you pay. If something unexpected comes up during the job - an old post anchored in unusually deep concrete, for example - we tell you before doing anything extra. We do not quote over the phone without seeing the yard first, because that is how surprise invoices happen.
Before any digging starts, we coordinate the utility-marking call through USA North (811) - required by California law and the step that protects your property from accidental damage to underground gas, water, or electrical lines. We also verify contractor license requirements with the California Contractors State License Board, where our license is active and verifiable by any homeowner before they hire us.
Replacing with a new wood fence? We handle the full build from post setting through final board, built for Windsor's climate.
Learn MoreIf your posts are still solid but boards or rails need work, targeted repairs may extend your fence's life without a full replacement.
Learn MoreSonoma County contractor schedules get tight by April - call now to lock in your start date and get your estimate before the busy season hits.