Fence Installation in Downey, CA

Legacy Fence is a licensed, bonded, and insured fence contractor (CSLB Lic. #1085306) proudly serving Downey, CA and the greater Los Angeles County area. Whether you're looking for a more decorative look for your front yard or a low-maintenance solution for your backyard, our team installs vinyl, wood, chain link, and wrought iron fencing built to last.

Fencing Services We Offer in Downey, CA

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Why Homeowners Choose Us

Built On Quality And Trust

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Licensed, Bonded & Insured

We're fully licensed, bonded, and insured (CSLB Lic. #1085306), so your project is protected from the first call to the final walkthrough.

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Quality Materials

We install vinyl, wood, and chain link fencing — all chosen for durability, so your fence holds up for years, not just seasons.

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Built Around Your Property

Want a decorative look or something low-maintenance? We tailor every fence to fit your home and how you actually use your yard.

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Proudly Serving Southern California

We serve Orange County, LA County, Corona, Riverside, and the surrounding Southern California area.

Local Guidelines

Fence Rules & Permits in Downey, CA

A few things to consider before you install a fence in Downey. These are general guidelines — always confirm current requirements with the City before you start.

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Front Yard Height

Downey holds residential walls, fences and hedges to 42 inches in the front and street-side setback, measured from the top of the nearest street curb, and 30 inches inside the corner cutback. Chain link is prohibited in front and street-side yards, and barbed wire, razor wire and electrified fencing are banned in residential zones. Any wall face visible from the street must get an anti-graffiti coating.

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Side & Rear Yard Height

Interior side and rear property lines may be fenced up to 7 feet outside the required front or street setback, measured from the higher finished grade of the two lots. On a corner lot a 7-foot wall is allowed along the street side if it sits at least 3 feet from the side-street property line and no closer than 35 feet to the front property line. Block walls under 7 feet can use the City's standard block wall detail.

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When You Need a Permit

Downey's Building Code only exempts walls and fences up to 42 inches, so any 6- or 7-foot fence or block wall needs a building permit from Building and Safety, with a plot plan showing all walls, driveways and heights. A wall on or next to a shared property line needs a signed Common Wall Agreement or a certified property line survey. Retaining walls over 4 feet, or any retaining wall supporting a surcharge, require engineered plans.

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Corner Lots & Sight Lines

Corner lots must keep a 25-foot visibility triangle clear at the intersection, measured along the property lines from the corner, and nothing inside it, including fences, walls and unpruned landscaping, may exceed 30 inches. Walls or fences taller than 42 inches also need 5-foot triangular setbacks where they meet driveways and alleys within the required setback area.

Good to Know

If your home is part of an HOA, check your community's CC&Rs before installing — many HOAs add their own material and height rules on top of the City's. Building a pool or spa? California's Pool Safety Act (Health & Safety Code §115922–115923) requires at least two independent, approved drowning-prevention features, such as a 60-inch enclosure. Fence codes can change, so we always recommend confirming current requirements with the Downey Community Development Department before you start. Have questions about your property? Contact Legacy Fence and we'll help you sort it out.

Source: Downey Municipal Code §§9520.08, 9534.16 and 8999.28; City of Downey Community Development Department.

What Our Customers Say

Yelp★★★★★

Outstanding! We just had a 6' redwood fence installed at the back of our property. The installation team was on time, clean, efficient, incredibly fast, and really nice guys. The finished product is amazing!

Louann K. · Huntington Beach, CA

May 2026

Yelp★★★★★

From start to finish, these guys were amazing. Very responsive from the first call, friendly and knowledgeable — the fence is solid and fits in perfectly with our vintage craftsman house. I could not recommend them enough.

Jason A. · Orange, CA

Apr 2026

Yelp★★★★★

The Legacy Fence team were responsive, patient, professional, and accommodating. I had them install a boundary fence with my neighbor, and there were specific demands from both homeowners — they were flexible in making sure every concern was met. Definitely recommend Jose and his team!

Justin S. · Tustin, CA

Jul 2026

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