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A-1 Fence A-1 Fence Company is a family-owned business that has been building quality fences for more than 35 years. Our reputation for professionalism and superior craftsmanship is second to none. The majority of our work throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area has resulted from referrals and recommendations from a long list of satisfied customers.

We understand the value of a quality fence and the impact it can make on your property. Fences have multiple purposes in our lives. They serve as barriers, protecting you and your family from unwanted intruders. They are boundary markers delineating where one property ends and and the next begins.
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Wrought Iron
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Wrought iron fencing is a perfect solution for customers concerend about their security, but wishing to preserve a view and add style to their fence. Our iron fence panels, gates and railings are pre-galvanized to prevent rust and degradation. The main benefit of wrought iron is beauty, sturdy and security. Unlike vinyl and wood, they cannot be easily broken through.
Vinyl
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While standard wooden fences tend to rot with age and require continuous staining and or painting, vinyl fencing is essentially care free. Vinyl fencing has been on the market since 1984, having been developed, designed, and tested since the 1950's. Vinyl fencing is a family friendly product made of non-toxic materials and is fully recyclable.
Chain Link
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Chain-link fences preserve your view, while providing security at the same time. Chain link fences have been used for years to define property lines, enclose animals, and protect residential and business property. Also referred to as a cyclone fence, it is a popular choices for both residential and commercial fence applications.
Board on Board
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The Board on Board style of fence provides for excellent privacy and looks great. The boards are mounted on both sides of the rails and alternated to cover gaps. This style of fencing is also know as shadow box. Lasting privacy is one of the main advantages of a board-to-board fence over other fencing styles.
Dog Eared
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The dog-eared fencing style remain a popular and economical choice. Dog-ear boards can be used in several styles of fencing, from privacy to shorter, picket-style spaced fencing The term dog-ear applies to the shape of the top of the boards. Instead of a flat top, the boards have the corners sawed off, providing a dog-ear shape, or half-hexagonal shape, to the top of the boards.
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Reviews (26)
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B. R.
Jun 30, 2022
A tree limb fell down and damaged a section of our fence. We contacted A-1 to get it repaired. Their office was great to work with, they promptly set us up for a consultation. A few days later they came out and inspected the area, and gave us an estimate for the work. We accepted their estimate and booked an appointment for the repair work. They came out on time on the appointment day, finished by days end, and did a fantastic job. We are very satisfied with the work, and expect to return to A-1 in the future for our fence related needs.
Timothy H.
May 19, 2022
Professional, efficient, Quality and craftmanship. High level of customer service. Don't ever look beyond A-1 for fence needs. They're the best!
D. T.
Mar 16, 2022
Totally smooth and professional experience. Excellent work for reasonable prices. Highly recommend.
Sam S.
Jan 25, 2022
Just had my third fence job completed by this company. They do beautiful work and I am very pleased with their communication, thanks Nanette. I highly recommend them!
Paul I.
Nov 18, 2021
Ruben and the crew did a nice, clean, quick job. They did not harm a single leaf of my precious rose bushes. They are busy so they dont always answer the phone. Just leave a message; they will get back to you, and once things get started, all runs smoothly.
Joyce W.
Nov 07, 2021
When a storm took down a huge limb from the tree in our backyard, which in turn took down the fence between our house and our neighbor, not only did A-1 Fence Company come thru for me with a low bid, but they went above and beyond to get our fence back up within days. DAYS.! This is after telling me that they had 3-months of work scheduled out already!

Working with Nanette was the most wonderful experience. She is not only knowledgeable about the industry and breaking down the costs in a very comprehensive manner, but her personality was a JOY to work with. She is the best face for the company and I could not be more thrilled with the speed at which she was able to get our fence back up. She was part therapist, understanding the anxiety of dealing with the storm damage, to the absolute best example of customer service any company could wish for! I have already recommended this company to a friend of mine and am more than happy to HIGHLY recommend this company. **********TEN STARS**********
Mara H.
Oct 18, 2021
I recently contacted A-1 Fence to get a quote to replace an old leaning fence. They responded within a day, and when I approved it they gave me a work start day. The crew showed up right on time, and in 2 days we had a completely new fence and gate. I can't say enough good things about this company! They answer the phone; they have answers to questions, and they are very pleasant and professional to deal with. We love our new fence!
Bronco B.
Sep 20, 2021
Great service - needed someone to come out, provide an estimate, and do it in a timely manner. They are prompt, courteous, and to the point. Love companies that just get it!
Cathy G.
Sep 16, 2021
A-1 is an absolute dream! George and his crew are the best! So professional courteous and master carpenters in my book! Had a good sized deck installed and they didn't blink an eye at the job. Loved how they worked so efficiently and yet so friendly to deal with. We had just had the nightmare of floors put in, so we were gun shy about this project. George, Matt and the crew put our fears to rest immediately and within three days we had our deck. It's just gorgeous. Thank you A-1, I will be contacting you soon for my fence project!
Tanya B.
Jun 23, 2021
This is the second time we've used A-1 Fence Company and we're just as happy this time as last. It took awhile to get the job done but it was worth the wait. The fences look amazing. The workers were great! Everything was very clean before they left everyday and they were always working hard while on site!
Richard C.
Jun 03, 2021
I'm very happy to endorse A-1 Fence Company for our beautiful Rear Retaining Wall, Rear Fence, Gate, and Planter Box! Great Team Pleasant and easy to work with Considerate to the neighborhood AWESOME work - please see the before and after pics below Thank you Nanette, Matt and Team!
Darlene T.
May 12, 2021
We have working with A-1 for years. We use them on every commercial construction job we have and I continue to use them for my own personal residence. Our fence was blown down during a storm a few months ago. I contacted Nanette who is always a pleasure to work with. Matt came out and gave me an estimate and I didn't even bother to get another quote since I know how great their work is.

I was told it would be 10 weeks since they were so busy. Nanette told me they will try to squeeze me in earlier if possible. I only had to wait 4 weeks before I received the call that they had an opening and can come the next day. Hooray! Fence was fixed in four hours! They were in an out so quick. My fence looks amazing. I highly recommend A-1 for all your fencing needs.
Judy D.
May 04, 2021
A-1 Fence Company did an amazing job on my backyard fence and my side gate. They do good quality work and are very knowledgeable. Thank you for a job well done! Judy DeLuca
Ken W.
Apr 08, 2021
Their quote was very reasonable relative to the other 3 estimates I received from other reputable 4+ star fencers here on Yelp. We were very impressed with how fast and efficient their 2 person crew was with our new fence, and of course the quality of the work. From the old fence demo to final inspection was less than 3 hours.
Howard W.
Apr 03, 2021
We highly recommend A-1 Fence for your fence project. We had a pleasant experience from start to finish that included planning, estimation, scheduling and ultimately, installation. Everyone at A-1 Fence were courteous, professional and easy to work with. As with any jobs, there are always the unknown that requires ingenuity that only comes with experience.

Our fence and gate had to be adjusted to accommodate our uneven driveway. It looks better than planned and you would have never known that it wasn't. The only downside is that they are very busy and you may have to wait a couple of months. Well worth the wait!
Nils Janson
Mar 16, 2021
We've been meaning to replace our termite-ridden fence for two years now. We got quotes from a number of places, and A-1 came in competitively. We decided to go with them over a general contractor because their rates were lower, they had fantastic testimonials, and they're a local company that's been around for a long time. They were extremely patient as we made our decision, which I appreciate.

The crew worked quickly, were respectful, and completed their work within 1.5 days. They did a great job cleaning up their work. The fence looks great and we're kicking ourselves for waiting so long. My only quibble is that you're going to wait: they'll call a few days ahead of the inspection for a quote, and then give you a general estimate of where you'll be after you sign the contract.

In our case, after signing in mid-December, they estimated "mid-February, " and that was spot-on, as they started on Feb 15. I will say that it was worth the wait and we're extremely happy with the results, as are our neighbors (one of whom is a retired union carpenter -- he was very impressed with the crew's work). We'd recommend A-1 to anybody in the Bay Area.
Nathan T.
Feb 26, 2021
A-1 fencing, Big shout out to Matt, George and Nanette! Honest pricing and solid construction. This fence and retaining wall will last a long time! The previous fence was built just before we moved in 6 years ago. They previous contractor picked the wrong post material and the wood rotted right at the ground line. A-1 new fence order built to last. 4x6 fence posts, retaining wall posts between each fence post and fresh fence planks from the mill. George was the lead man on sight and the team didn't waste any time getting to work. So impressed with the work and definitely recommend them for any of your fencing needs.
Christina Salani
Feb 25, 2021
Great customer service! Nannette (who answers the phone) is very personable and professional. It took us a while to get a date for our fence replacement since they are so busy, but once we did our fence was built in a day! Matt the lead contractor was very professional and his team did a great job on our fence. Highly recommend this company to build your fence!
Pat Lawrence
Jan 23, 2021
Critical: Professionalism This fence was purchased by my neighbor. In order install the fence my yard had to be accessed. While the fence looks fine, the laborers left a mess of my back yard. When they started work, they agreed to put things back and not leave it in disarray. I would not recommend this company. Very unprofessional. Service: Wood fence installation
Iris L.
Jan 20, 2021
My property backs up to a public parking lot. Over the decades, trash has built up behind the original fence causing it to bow out and become unstable. A-1 saved the day by tearing down my old fence and building a beautiful, sturdier new one all in just one day. They were able to accommodate all my needs, especially with the speed of the project. I look out my window every morning and just am in awe of my new fence!
Roberto Luna
Jan 17, 2021
Matt (the owner) was very focused and easily reachable to discuss our concerns & needs along with the best design for us. We used him before we sold our home and it helped bring property value up! Would highly recommend them!
P. P.
Dec 17, 2020
These guys are worth the wait! During the time of Covid, since everyone is working on house projects, it took about 2 to 3 weeks for Adrian to come out to give an estimate. The estimate was very reasonable reasonable considering the final end product. We waited about 2 months for someone to come out to do the work, but I must say IT IS WELL WORTH THE WAIT!

Our neighbor did not wait, and you can definitely tell the difference in the workmanship. The fence is BEAUTIFUL, and we are just so in love with it! I highly recommend A-1. Nanette, in particular was a pleasure to work with. My advice: If you are going to bother getting a fence put in, you want it to last. And if you want it to last, you know you will be looking at it for a VERY long time.

You definitely don't want to be looking at something that is aesthetically unpleasing. I recommend waiting for these guys to do the work because the job is solid, it's a pleasure to look at and you won't be kicking yourself for the next 2-3 decades that you didn't wait. Please see captions in the photos.
Patty Dowling
Nov 20, 2020
I have a very large retaining wall and fence that A-1 Fence built for me. The work is so structurally sound, I am sure it will last for many years; plus, aesthetically, it makes my whole back yard look like a different place! My neighbor wanted to use their landscaper. So happy I went with a licensed fence contractor.
Shawna M.
Nov 15, 2020
This small, family business team and their crew are true artists! I had my traditional San Francisco Sunset neighborhood backyard fence replaced and my backyard was transformed into an oasis for my two pups and I! I have high expectations for pretty much everything, and this team exceeded my expectations. Communicating with Nanette and Matt during the estimate process was a dream.

The day-of crew were kind, respectful, courteous, and trustworthy (they were at my house alone one day when I had to go to the eye doctor). From initial contact to job completion, it took about 3 months.but trust me, the wait is worth it. There's a reason A1 Fence is booked - they are FANTASTIC. See before and after photos, and a few with my happy pups. Thank you, Nanette, Matt, and team!
Gloria C.
Oct 20, 2020
Excellent job doing the rear porch rebuild. Thank you. (It was worth the wait till they were able to get to it.)
Jasmine Mark
Aug 30, 2020
Such a pleasure working with A1 Fence SF! They show up, say what they will do and provide excellent craftsmanship. Our fence needed an upgrade, Matt and his crew brought our vision to life! Thank you!