Fence Installation in Walnut, CA

Legacy Fence is a licensed, bonded, and insured fence contractor (CSLB Lic. #1085306) proudly serving Walnut, 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 Walnut, 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 Walnut, CA

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

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Front Yard Height

Walnut keeps front yards low: any wall, fence, or hedge in the required front yard is limited to 3 feet, measured along the street side. Behind the front setback line the allowance jumps to 6 feet. The code defines a fence as at least 50 percent open and a wall as more than half solid, and either style may be used in the front yard within that 3-foot limit.

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Side & Rear Yard Height

Interior side and rear yards may be fenced up to 6 feet. Where a retaining wall holds fill, its height counts toward that 6 feet, though a protective fence up to 42 inches may sit on top, and anything above 6 feet must be open-work with no more than half the surface solid. The Planning Commission can approve taller fences through site plan review when view, light, and drainage impacts check out.

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When You Need a Permit

Walnut adopts the Los Angeles County Building Code, which exempts fences 6 feet and under from a building permit, provided a masonry wall also sits back from the street at least its own height. Taller fences, walls closer to the street, and retaining walls over 4 feet need a permit, and any fence above the zoning height limits requires Planning Commission approval through site plan and architectural review first.

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Corner Lots & Sight Lines

Corner and reversed corner lots must keep a vision clearance triangle open where the front and side lot lines meet, measured 15 feet back along each line. No fence, wall, hedge, or shrub taller than 42 inches above established grade may sit inside it. Outside the triangle and behind the required front yard, a 6-foot fence may run along the street-side property line.

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 Walnut Community Development Department before you start. Have questions about your property? Contact Legacy Fence and we'll help you sort it out.

Source: Walnut Municipal Code §§6.08.090, 6.08.110 and 6.12.050; City of Walnut 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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