A court fence has one job: keep the ball in play without blocking the view of the game. The standard answer is tall chain link on heavy posts, usually with a top rail and a bottom rail or tension wire so balls do not roll under. We build these for home courts, association courts, schools and clubs in Fremont and the Tri-Valley, and we size gates so a roller or a ball machine can get through.
Height is where a court differs from a yard fence. Court enclosures are normally taller than the 8 feet Fremont allows in a side or rear yard. The city's code lets athletic and institutional facilities exceed the standard limit with the zoning administrator's approval (section 18.171.050), and any fence over 7 feet needs a building permit. We raise this at the estimate, because approval has to be in hand before posts are ordered.
Windscreen changes the engineering. Fremont gets a steady afternoon wind off the bay, and Livermore gets far more through the Altamont Pass. A bare chain link fence lets that wind through. Cover it in screen and it catches the load like a wall, so posts need to be larger, closer or deeper. If you want screens, say so at the start. We also fence pickleball courts, which use lower fence and more gates.
Tennis court fencing in Fremont: common questions
How high is a tennis court fence?
Court fences are commonly 10 to 12 feet at the ends, and sometimes lower along the sides. The right height depends on how close the neighbors and windows are. In Fremont a fence that tall needs a building permit and approval to exceed the normal height limit.
Do you fence pickleball courts?
Yes. Pickleball fence is usually lower than tennis fence, and courts are often built in groups with dividers and several gates. If you are converting a tennis court, we can add divider fence inside the existing enclosure.
Can windscreens go on an existing court fence?
Sometimes. It depends on the post size, spacing and footing. Screen adds a lot of wind load, and an older fence may not be built for it. We look at the posts first and tell you what it can carry.
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.