Ornamental metal fence is made of pickets and rails, so you see through it. In Fremont that suits three places well: a front yard, where the city caps fence height at 48 inches and an open design keeps the house visible; a pool, where the pickets can be spaced and sized to the state barrier rules; and a hillside lot above Mission Boulevard, where nobody wants a board fence across the view of the bay.
Aluminum and steel are not the same product. Aluminum is lighter, never rusts and comes powder coated from the factory, so it is the low-upkeep choice for most homes. Steel is stronger and stiffer, which matters for a driveway gate, a long span or a site that needs real security. Steel has to be galvanized or well coated here, because the breeze off the bay carries salt as far as the flatland neighborhoods near Newark, and a chipped bare spot will rust.
Most metal fence arrives as panels of a fixed width. On level ground they go up quickly. On a slope the panel has to be a rackable type, which lets the rails tilt while the pickets stay upright, or the fence is stepped. We measure the grade during the estimate and tell you which one your yard needs, and we set the posts in concrete sized for the gate weight where there is a gate.
Aluminum & ornamental steel in Fremont: common questions
Does an aluminum fence need a permit in Fremont?
A building permit is required for a fence over 7 feet under Fremont Municipal Code 18.171.030, and most ornamental fences are well under that. The height limits still apply: 48 inches in a required front yard and 8 feet in a required side or rear yard. We check your lot before we order.
Will aluminum hold up to a big dog?
For most dogs, yes. The questions are height and the space between pickets. A dog that jumps needs a taller panel, and a small dog needs closer spacing near the ground. Tell us the breed and we will suggest a panel style.
Can ornamental steel be used on a sloped lot?
Yes. We use panels made to rack with the grade, or we step the panels down the hill and close the gaps under them. On the steeper lots in the Mission San Jose hills each post is usually dug by hand.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.