Wood Fence
Wood is still the most popular fence in San Marcos, and the way it is built decides whether it lasts five years or twenty. We set posts in concrete, use quality cedar and redwood, and offer …
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CSLB License
C-13 Fencing, active
$15,000
Contractor Bond
Western Surety Company
Carried
Workers' Comp
Norguard Insurance Company
Free
Estimates
No obligation
What We Build
Every fence type for every North County yard
One crew, one license, and one point of contact for wood, vinyl, metal, chain link, glass and gates — so nothing gets subcontracted out and no one blames another trade.
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl never needs staining and shrugs off sprinklers and coastal air, which makes it a favorite for front yards and pool enclosures. We are an authorized Duramax dealer, so we can match pane…
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Iron Fence
Wrought iron and aluminum give you security and a view at the same time, and because both are non-combustible they are among the few materials allowed inside California's new Zone Zero ember…
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Chain Link Fence
Chain link is the most cost-effective way to secure a large area, and black or green vinyl-coated mesh looks far better than raw galvanized while lasting longer against coastal moisture.
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Automatic Gates
A gate is the part of a fence that moves, so it is the part that fails first. We build gates on welded steel or heavy timber frames, hang them on hardware sized for the actual weight, and in…
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Fence Repair
Not every fence needs replacing. Most failures in North County start at the posts — rot at the soil line or a footing that was never deep enough. We will tell you honestly which sections can…
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A family name on every fence we build
Mitre's Fence is a family-owned and operated contractor working out of a shop on North Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos. The same people who quote your fence are the people who build it, and the name on the truck is the family's own.
That matters most in the details you cannot see once the fence is up: how deep the footings go, whether the posts are plumb before the concrete sets, and whether the hardware on your gate is sized for the weight it actually carries.
- Licensed C-13 fencing contractor, CSLB #947881
- $15,000 Western Surety Company contractor bond and workers' compensation coverage
- Free on-site estimates — measured in person, not guessed over the phone
- Spanish spoken, and ASL proficient
- Credit cards, Zelle and Venmo accepted; cash, senior and veteran discounts
The crew that shows up at your house.
Recent Work
Fences we have built in North County
Modern horizontal wood fence with a black metal driveway gate
Horizontal wood fence with open lattice top and string lights over a patio
Clear cedar horizontal fence beside a red Mangaris hardwood deck
White Duramax vinyl fence and gate in front of a San Marcos home
Black iron fence panels enclosing a pool and hillside yard
Frameless glass pool fence panels preserving the view
California AB 3074 · Deadline February 2027
Is your fence inside Zone Zero?
California now requires non-combustible materials in the first five feet around a structure — the ember-resistant zone. If your wood or vinyl fence runs within five feet of the house, it has to change. Everything beyond five feet can stay exactly as it is.
We build the powder-coated iron and aluminum that satisfies the rule, and we will tell you honestly which sections are actually affected.
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Mitre's Fence × Tom Sawyer Fence Painting
Protect the fence before it ever goes up
A new fence is raw wood. Left unsealed, San Marcos sun greys it, sprinklers swell it, and the cut end-grain drinks water until boards cup and split. The best time to protect it is before the boards are standing.
We coordinate with Tom Sawyer Fence Painting, a licensed San Diego County specialist since 2002, to pre-stain every board on all six sides — including the tops, bottoms and back faces nobody can reach once the fence is built.
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What homeowners ask us most
Who is Mitre's Fence?
Mitre's Fence Inc. is a family-owned and operated fencing contractor based in San Marcos, California, licensed by the California State License Board as a C-13 Fencing contractor under CSLB #947881. The company installs wood, vinyl, iron and aluminum, chain link and glass fencing plus manual and automatic gates throughout northern San Diego County, and also handles fence repair and replacement.
What does a new fence cost in San Marcos, CA?
Fence cost in San Marcos depends on linear footage, height, material, terrain and how much existing fence has to be removed. A flat tract-home yard and a stepped hillside lot with caliche soil price very differently even at identical footage, which is why Mitre's Fence measures on site and provides a free written estimate rather than quoting a single price per foot over the phone.
Which fence material lasts longest in North County San Diego?
In North County San Diego, powder-coated iron and aluminum last longest because they do not rot, warp or absorb moisture, and they are non-combustible, which matters in fire hazard zones. Vinyl resists sprinkler moisture and coastal salt well and never needs staining. Cedar and redwood have the best appearance and, when sealed on all six sides before installation, hold up well against inland UV.
Do I need a permit to build a fence in San Marcos?
Most residential fences in San Marcos do not require a building permit when they stay within standard height limits, generally six feet in a rear or side yard and lower in a front yard setback. Pool enclosures, retaining walls and taller fences have additional requirements, and HOA architectural approval is often required in planned communities such as San Elijo Hills. Mitre's Fence advises on the height limits that apply to a specific property during the free estimate.
How long does a fence installation take?
A typical residential fence replacement is completed in one to three working days once materials are on site. Post footings need time to cure before panels or boards carry load, and automatic gate installations take longer because the operator, safety sensors and electrical connections all have to be set up and tested.
Does Mitre's Fence offer free estimates?
Yes. Mitre's Fence provides free on-site estimates, measured in person rather than quoted over the phone, with the price provided in writing and no obligation attached. The shop takes calls Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at (760) 798-9775, and Spanish is spoken.
Service Area
Fence installation across North County San Diego
We work out of San Marcos and cover the surrounding cities. Each area has its own quirks — coastal salt, inland heat, hillside grade, HOA rules — and we quote accordingly.
Fencing in San Marcos
92069, 92078, 92079
Fencing in Vista
92081, 92083, 92084
Fencing in Escondido
92025, 92026, 92027, 92029
Fencing in Carlsbad
92008, 92009, 92010, 92011
Fencing in Oceanside
92054, 92056, 92057, 92058
Fencing in Encinitas
92007, 92024
Fencing in San Diego
Serving northern San Diego and inland communities
Ready for a straight, solid fence?
Free on-site estimate, measured in person. Call the shop Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM — or send the form and we will call you back.
mitrefence@gmail.com · 575 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd, Suite F, San Marcos, CA 92069