# Fence Replacement in Oxnard, CA > Fence replacement in Oxnard: the old fence and footings out, the line confirmed, and a new wood, vinyl, chain link or aluminum fence built in one visit. URL: https://ranchooxnardfence.com/fence-replacement/ Old fence past saving? [Rancho Oxnard Fence](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/) replaces worn-out fences across Oxnard. We do three jobs in one: we take your old fence out, confirm where the new one goes, and build it to outlast the one it replaces. Done in that order, the tear-out and the new fence usually happen in one visit. ## Do I need a new fence, or just a repair? You likely need a new one when the problem is everywhere, not in one spot. The signs we look for: - Posts soft or rusted at the ground along the whole run - Leaning in several places, not just one storm-hit section - Vinyl gone brittle and chalky, or a system that is no longer made - Chain link with rusted fabric, posts and rails If only one or two parts have failed, [fence repair](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/fence-repair/) is usually the better value, and we will tell you so. Our [repair or replace check](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/tools/fence-repair-or-replace-assessment/) helps you make the call. ## Taking out the old fence We pull the old posts with their concrete. Big footings take longer to break out than posts set in plain soil, which is why removal is its own line on your estimate. Rancho Oxnard Fence’s typical range for tearing out and hauling away an old fence is about $3 to $8 per linear foot, more for block or iron. We haul off the old wood, chain link, metal and concrete and rake the line clean before the new posts go in. ## Where does the new fence go? Not necessarily where the old one stood. Fences drift, get rebuilt by guesswork, or were never on the line at all. Before we set new posts, we find or flag your boundary markers and confirm the line. If it is in doubt, a licensed land surveyor sets it; line disputes are a civil matter. See [fences, surveys and property lines](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/guide/fence-property-line-survey/). > Sharing it with a neighbor? > > On a boundary fence, California Civil Code 841 presumes you share reasonable replacement costs, after 30 days’ written notice describing the problem, the fix and the cost. Our > > good neighbor fence law guide > > walks you through the notice. ## Pick the right material this time Replacement is your chance to choose the material your lot should have had. On damp, sandy lots and near the salt air of the harbor and the beach, these are the moves we make most: ### Wood to vinyl Vinyl does not rot, and termites leave it alone, which matters where sprinklers and groundwater keep the bottom of a wood fence wet. Solid vinyl panels catch wind, so we stiffen posts with steel or aluminum inserts at gates, corners and long runs. See [vinyl fences](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/vinyl-fence-installation/) and [vinyl vs wood](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/guide/vinyl-vs-wood-fence/). ### Wood posts to steel posts Keep the look of wood boards but set them on steel posts, and you remove the most common failure: posts rotting at the ground. We use a coating made for Oxnard’s corrosive soil. ### Chain link to privacy Rusted chain link is one of the most common things people replace before selling. Wood or vinyl privacy changes the look of a back yard more than any other fence job. See [privacy fences](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/privacy-fence-installation/). ### Steel to aluminum Near the coast, powder-coated aluminum does not rust and costs you less to keep looking new than painted steel. See [aluminum fences](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/aluminum-fence-installation/). Weighing two materials? We can price both side by side on the same line, so you see the difference in dollars. (805) 909-4556 ## Want to change the layout too? This is the easiest time to do it. You can: - Widen a gate for a trailer, a boat or bins - Raise a side fence to the height allowed where it sits - Add a [driveway gate](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/driveway-gate-installation/) where there was none - Move the line a few inches inside your property to avoid a shared-fence question Inside the City of Oxnard, you need no building permit for a fence up to 6 ft, but zoning sets the height by where it sits on your lot, and we check that for your address. In county areas such as El Rio, Ventura County’s limits apply. Our [Oxnard fence rules guide](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/guide/oxnard-fence-rules-permits/) explains both. ## How we keep the new fence from failing the same way Your old fence usually failed for a reason, and we make sure the new one does not repeat it. If the posts rotted at the ground, we use ground-contact rated wood or steel. If the footings rocked loose in sand, we make them wider or deeper; central and south Oxnard sit on loose sand with a winter water table that can be about 2.5 ft down. In the wet months we dig and pour each hole the same day, before groundwater collects. See [fence posts in sandy soil](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/guide/fence-posts-sandy-soil/). If your old fence blew over, we plan the new one for the wind. On an open lot, a solid 6 ft fence gets heavier posts or closer spacing, or spaced boards that let the Santa Anas through. Near the harbor and the beach, we use hot-dip galvanized or stainless hardware so it does not rust out before the fence does. ## What moves your price | What | Why it matters | | --- | --- | | Length and height | Sets the material and labor for every foot | | Old footings | Large concrete footings take longer to break out | | Removal and haul-away | Old wood, chain link, block or iron; about $3 to $8 per foot | | New material and gates | Moving from chain link to wood or metal changes the whole system | | The line | If the old fence was off the line, fixing it can change the length | For our typical ranges by material, read the [Oxnard fence cost guide](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/guide/fence-cost-oxnard/). ## What happens on the day We take the old fence out first, string the line from confirmed corners, set footings for your soil and wind, and build the new fence. We hang gates last and set the latches once they settle. Because the tear-out and the build happen together, your yard is never open for days, which matters if you have a dog or a pool. A heavy gate may go on during a short return visit once its footings have set. At the end we walk it with you: gate swing, latches, cleanup and haul-away, so nothing from the old fence is left behind. ## What's included - Removal of the old fence, posts and concrete footings - Haul-away of old wood, chain link, metal and concrete - Boundary markers found or flagged and the line confirmed before setting posts - DigAlert notice and utility marks - New footings sized for the soil and wind - The new fence and gates, hung last and adjusted - Cleanup of the line so nothing old is left buried ## Common replacement moves | From | To | Why people make the switch | | --- | --- | --- | | Wood privacy | Vinyl privacy | No rot or termites; little upkeep on damp lots | | Chain link | Wood or vinyl privacy | Privacy and a better look before a sale | | Wood with wood posts | Wood boards on steel posts | Posts that do not rot at grade | | Steel or iron | Powder-coated aluminum | No rust in salt air | ## Related resources Learn Who pays for a fence between neighbors in California? Civil Code 841 presumes neighbors share a boundary fence. Here is what that means for cost, notice, upgrades and disputes around Oxnard. Learn How do I know where my property line is before building a fence? An old fence is not proof of the line. Here is where the real line comes from, when to call a surveyor, and how to avoid building on the wrong side. Decision Guide Vinyl or wood fence, which is better here? The two most common privacy fences compared on cost, upkeep, wind, termites, salt and repair, for Oxnard's coastal conditions. Cost Guide How much does a fence cost in Oxnard? Our typical ranges per linear foot, what each part of the price pays for, and the Oxnard conditions that move your number. ## How your fence job runs 1. You call Tell us what you need, where and by when. Photos of the old fence or the yard help. 2. We walk the line We check your corners, gates, slope and anything buried along the run. 3. We handle permits and DigAlert We pull a permit only where you need one, and get utility marks before we dig. 4. We build it Footings sized for your ground, rails and panels next, gates hung last. 5. We walk it with you Gate swing, latches, cleanup and haul-away, checked together. ## What this work looks like Old fence boards and broken concrete footings stacked on a tarp for haul-away New vinyl privacy fence where an old chain link fence stood New redwood fence with a metal section where it meets the house New redwood privacy fence around a back patio Before After Ready to replace the old fence? Send the length, a photo of the old fence and the material you are leaning toward. The estimate itemizes tear-out separately. (805) 909-4556 ## Fence replacement questions ### Can the new fence reuse the old posts? Rarely. Old posts are usually the part that failed, and reusing them ties a new fence to its weakest piece. Sound steel posts are sometimes kept under new wood boards, but that is checked post by post. ### How long is the yard open during a replacement? Tear-out and the new fence are usually done in one visit, so the yard is not left open for days. A heavy gate may be hung on a short return visit once its footing has set. ### What happens to the old fence and concrete? Old wood, chain link, metal and concrete are hauled off for disposal or recycling, and the line is cleaned before the new posts go in so nothing old is left buried. ### Is replacing a fence before selling a house worth it? A failing fence shows up in photos and inspections. Replacing rusted chain link or a leaning wood fence is one of the more visible fixes before a sale, and the cost is usually clear in advance from a line-by-line estimate. ### Can I change the fence height when I replace it? Yes, within the limits for where the fence sits on the lot. Inside the City of Oxnard a fence up to 6 ft needs no building permit, but zoning sets the height by location and is confirmed per address. ## Related services Fence installation New fences laid out from verified corners and set on footings sized for sandy ground, a high winter water table and wind. Vinyl fences Privacy, semi-privacy and picket systems in PVC that do not rot, rust or attract termites, built with posts reinforced for wind. Fence repair Leaning posts, broken rails, cracked panels and dragging gates, fixed part by part when the rest of the fence is sound.