I actually decided to use A&J after reading a lot of posts about them on Reddit (typical millennial…read morehere! lol), and I'm so glad I did. Scott came out quickly to understand the project and our needs and provided us with a competitive quote. Our project was a hogwire fence around the parameter of our front yard, which included a gate that bridge the gap between the new fence and the side of our house. He quoted me the same day he came out, and once the quote was signed, he had his team out here within a week. The workers were prompt, professional, friendly, and worked fast. They finished in half a day and cleaned up afterwards, which was nice. The final result was fantastic, much better than I imagined, and all of our neighbors came out to compliment us on the fence. Working with A&J was fast, easy and painless (which is hard to come by with construction). Highly recommend!

I wanted to share a positive review of the great work done by Francesco and Alfredo from A&J…read moreFencing. They recently replaced our fence in Moraga, and the results were outstanding. Their craftsmanship was excellent, and they kept the work area extremely clean throughout the project. Both were courteous and professional from start to finish. We couldn't be more pleased with A&J Fencing and truly appreciate the quality care Francesco and Alfredo put into their work. Rick Moraga, CA

Make a list of the qualities you'd like in your chosen contractor and IVS Fences and Ironworks…read moremeets them all: Responsive, Prompt, Well-organized, Skilled, Detailed, Reasonably priced. Based in his work on my railing project, Ignacio and his team at IVS has my highest commendation.

I requested a quote from IVS for a large fence project and it was a bit difficult to iron out the…read moredetails with IVS. Ignacio, who came for the site visit and identified himself as the owner, was very easy to communicate with both in person and over the phone. However, Jackie, (not clear to me if she's the co-owner or Ignacio's wife) finalizes pricing and pretty much runs the show. For our project, we had picked IVS to do the work, but the price kept increasing by thousands of dollars. I asked to speak with Ignacio since these changes were inconsistent with what I discussed with him and put them week above our other quotes, but Jackie said that's not necessary since she decides the pricing. They also charge tax on materials, which no other fencers do (since they're already paying tax to Home Depot, etc.). These business practices felt disingenuous to me and like bait and switch. I've had issues in the past with businesses like this that once the work begins they'll change order you again and ask for more money. So we did not use them. For this fence, we received multiple quotes. Two companies were in the $9-10K range and IVS was around $12K. All were licensed and bonded. We went with the lowest quote and are extremely happy with our fence.

We needed to replace the fence with our backyard neighbor. I researched the options and came across…read moreCirino's Fencing and Landscape. They did a great job. I am very happy with the results! I would recommend them for your next project!

I met Alexis a little over a year ago when I first requested a quote for our community's gate…read moreproject, and I immediately felt he was someone I could trust. That first impression turned out to be absolutely right. Alexis and Mr. Cirino worked efficiently and completed the entire project in just three days. I am thrilled with the final result. Mr. Cirino also made thoughtful recommendations to improve the gate's security, which I truly appreciated. When I asked for a few minor adjustments, they were more than willing to make everything perfect. Customer satisfaction is clearly at the heart of their business. If you're looking for a reliable service provider who won't add to your daily stress, the Cirino family will get the job done right and to your satisfaction.

Luis and his crew are my go to guys for all my fencing needs! I highly recommend this company for…read moreyour fencing needs!

My next door neighbor arranged for Bay Side Fencing to do a shared fence between our yards a few…read moremonths ago I was so impressed with the quality of work that I had them return to do a gate and side yard fence for me. This company builds an attractive and solid fence that I am sure will not need replacing during my lifetime! The crew and owner were so accommodating, and the cost very reasonable for the high quality workmanship!

I hired Lot Fence Works to remove a rusted out planter box, reinforce the porch, and build new…read moresteps. They did everything perfectly and were always punctual and responsive. I highly recommend.

I had LOT Fence Works install the footing for my flagpole, and I couldn't be more impressed. Luis…read moreand his team provided excellent communication from start to finish and were incredibly responsive throughout the entire process. The workmanship was top-notch--professional, precise, and clearly done with pride. They went above and beyond my quality standards and truly exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended.

We worked with Matt on two projects right after buying our home in Oakland, and we couldn't be…read morehappier. Referred by our realtor, we started consulting him before we even closed. After getting multiple quotes, Matt stood out for the best combination of experience, value, and craftsmanship. He was incredibly patient--sticking with us for nearly a year through timing delays, big decisions, the birth of our child, and City permitting hurdles. Now that we've moved on to other projects, we truly wish every contractor were as professional, skilled, timely, and collaborative as Matt. Our first project was a large fence around our steep backyard. Matt met with us and our neighbors multiple times to finalize placement and coordinated on what needed to be cleared. His team completed the fence at record speed, and the redwood blends beautifully into the forested backdrop. It looks fantastic--and our dog loves his new wonderland. The second project was a much more complex like-for-like replacement of a 30-year-old deck. Matt guided us on what to keep, what to upgrade, and walked us through material and design options. We chose TimberTech decking with a redwood and hog wire railing, and the result is stunning. Despite unexpected permitting challenges with the City of Oakland, Matt stayed fully engaged, coordinating with our structural engineer and always making himself available. His team demolished and rebuilt the deck remarkably quickly, and the finished product has transformed our home. It's added so much gathering space, and every time we're out there, it feels like we're on vacation. We recommend Matt without hesitation for any fence or deck project.

The fence is up, and they did come back when we raised an issue, but we had to compromise on the…read moresolution rather than getting it done right. I wouldn't use them again. The original fence was designed so the corner post was shared, making it feel balanced and intentional from all three properties. The new install prioritizes one long run and drops a post mid-span to branch off for the neighbors. It's not as clean or considered, and you can tell. To be clear, if they had simply followed the original footprint, this would have been a perfectly acceptable fence. It's sturdy. But the materials are budget and there's no craft to it, so getting the design wrong makes an already basic fence that much harder to fix. Communication was poor throughout: no response when we confirmed our availability, then two guys showed up unannounced on a day our neighbor's dog was in the backyard. There was also a 10-foot measurement error in the quote. We hired a company instead of DIY-ing because we wanted something thoughtful and neighbor-considerate. This felt like they just got the fence up and moved on, and we're the ones living with the result for the next decade.

Our two new gates, gorgeous and substantial, are a pleasure to see and open. We've had them for a…read morefew weeks now and still every time I pass through them, I applaud myself for having found FCR Fence & Deck and having had the wisdom to move forward with their company. From beginning to end the experience was great. I'd reached out to multiple companies, planning to take numerous bids, but amazingly found that few were unresponsive. FCR on the other hand was quick to respond to my inquiry on their website Contact page and were quick to set up the estimate appointment. The downside was I needed to wait two weeks. In the meantime I met the Project Manager from another company and was pleased with the experience, except that I never received a bid even though we texted several times. Rob Quinlan from FCR was similarly on time, but his amiability, professionalism, and communication, both in person and in subsequent texts, set him apart. He has excellent follow through, too, as our gates attest! He also really knows the ins and out of gates. When I said I wanted ours to be pushed open from the street side, Rob asked if we had a pool. It turns out that if one has a swimming pool, the gate legally has to swing out to the street. Rob explained that pulling a heavy gate is harder for little kids than pushing it, making it less likely they can access a backyard and drown! I was so impressed with Rob that I told him then and there that I wanted to move ahead with FCR. I received the quote and a contract later that day. It showed the options for the two different types of Redwood. Rob had explained that the photos one sees of beautiful fences are always made of the more expensive wood, from the heart of the tree. I had said that was the one I wanted, but it was still great to see options and prices laid out. I was able to sign the contract electronically. It was another two weeks before the actual installation, but the day of the work was fast and smooth. The crew and Rob arrived separately and on time. We all discussed every detail afresh, this time with Hector and Paco weighing in with their own expertise. There was some discussion among the men as to how and where to install the posts for the new double gate so that it would stay strong for the long term. I was consulted as well and made it clear that longevity and easy operation were paramount to me. I also mentioned that I was nervous about the possibility of there being a pipe to the house in that area, one that was private and therefore not marked by the utility companies. (Rob had done his company's legal duty of arranging the 8-1-1 Dig Ticket ahead of the work day). Rob took me seriously and walked out to the sidewalk, saw that there was indeed a drainage outlet there and told Hector to dig slowly and attentively. Rob left for the day and Hector and Paco got to work. Hector did find the water pipe about 12" down, right where the post was supposed to go. He had me come out and see the situation. He gave me two options: place the post over the pipe, in which case it would lack endurance for the long term, or go two feet down in the hole he had already dug closer to the house. I opted for the deep hole and the reliable fence. I was glad to have been consulted. I was grateful for Hector's having found the pipe without damaging it. Both gates and the small fence surrounding them were completed between 8am and 3pm. The areas were all cleaned up. Hector had me come out and assess the work. The gates have easy and sturdy hardware on them. They open and close with ease, swinging into the backyard as specified. They're attractive, substantial, and show every sign of enduring. I knew from the good communication that I could simply hand the check to Hector. Rob was going to come by to make sure I was happy but I said I was exceedingly pleased and insisted he didn't need to. He followed up with a text nevertheless to double check and I gave him a glowing, detailed review. Later that day I received an invoice showing I had paid. I couldn't be any happier than to have trusted this work to FCR Fence & Deck.

This was a great experience. Good communication throughout, clear goals + expectations and…read moregenuinely good service. The team came out to replace a badly damaged side fence (see the results here) and did some critical work on my deck, including to ward off squirrels from living underneath. Overall, a smooth, drama-free experience.

We got two separate areas of fencing done with trellis and door. The team was very responsive. We…read moregot a quote quickly and it was one of the more honest and reasonable quotes we got. Worked with the team so not only put up two fences but also a 16 foot sliding door. They were incredibly fast and efficient and were super happy with their job. Would definitely recommend.

Had a great experience with Chairez Fencing. They replaced over 100 feet of fence that had blown…read moredown, and provided two detailed written estimates: one for repair and one for full replacement. No pressure to go one way. They were fast, responsive, and easy to work with while I coordinated with my neighbor. Whenever I asked for written statements, they delivered without delay. The work and materials used look of great value. Also, they haul all debris and cleaned up after they left. Highly recommend!