New Fence Installation in Eastvale, CA
A new fence is a big job. The company should measure, check your property line, pull the permit if one is needed, and set posts deep enough to stay straight.
- Block or masonry wall. Many Eastvale tracts use block walls between lots, so repairs and matching existing walls are common work.
- Vinyl fence. Vinyl keeps its color in the strong heat and does not need re-staining.
- Wood privacy fence. Wood is a lower upfront cost for the 6 foot rear and side limit, but it needs sealing against the sun.
- Wrought iron or tubular steel. Open fencing works for the 4 foot front yard limit and for views toward parks and trails.
Strong summer heat dries and fades wood, so stain and sealer matter.
Typical prices in Eastvale
| Job | Typical range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Wood fence, per linear foot installed | $20-$50 | national 2025 |
| Vinyl fence, per linear foot installed | $30-$60 | national 2025 |
| Chain link fence, per linear foot installed | $9-$30 | national 2025 |
| Wrought iron fence, per linear foot installed | $50-$85 or more | national 2025 |
Ranges, not quotes. Your price depends on the job.
Eastvale rules that apply
Eastvale's Building Safety FAQ says a fence, on the property line or not, needs no building permit if it is 7 feet or less measured from the bottom of the footing and does not hold back earth. Under the zoning code, residential fences that meet the city's standards skip development review, but other fences and walls need minor development review approval. Walls and anything over 7 feet are a different case, so call the city.
- In the required front yard, fences can be 4 feet tall at most.
- Along rear and interior side property lines, fences can be 6 feet tall at most.
- In the required street side yard, fences can be 6 feet tall at most.
- Near street, alley and driveway corners, the clear visibility area is limited to 30 inches.
- A wall and fence together cannot be more than 6 feet tall, measured from the base as seen from the sidewalk, road or neighbor's lot.
- Barbed wire, electric fences and razor or concertina wire are banned. Chain link is not allowed in a front yard or street side yard.
- Retaining walls under 36 inches are exempt from development review. A building permit may still apply.
- A fence 7 feet or less, measured from the bottom of the footing, that does not hold back earth or carry extra load is exempt from a building permit. Check with the Planning Division at (951) 703-4460 for zoning needs.
- A fence on a residential lot that follows these standards does not need minor development review. Other fences and walls do. A building permit may still apply.
Questions
Can I put a wall and a fence on top of each other?
Together they cannot be more than 6 feet tall, measured from the base as seen from the sidewalk, road or neighbor's lot.
What about retaining walls?
Retaining walls under 36 inches are exempt from development review, but a building permit may still apply. Taller walls need more review.