# Fences and Gates in Malibu, CA > Fences and gates in Malibu, from Point Dume to Trancas and the canyons, built for Very High fire mapping, salt air and the city's coastal-zone review. URL: https://ranchooxnardfence.com/service-areas/malibu/ ## Sound like your yard? ### Rebuilding a fence after a fire Woolsey, Franklin and Palisades all reached Malibu. A rebuilt fence is planned noncombustible near the house from the start. ### Salt air on a bluff or beach lot Spray and fog corrode steel quickly here. Powder coating, stainless hardware and drainage at the footing matter. ### A fence inside the coastal zone Malibu's coastal program governs development, so fences on many lots are reviewed by the city before work. ### A gate on a canyon driveway Long, steep drives off the canyon roads need a gate that fits the slope and stays clear of the road. ## What we do in Malibu Aluminum and iron fences Open picket fences in powder-coated aluminum, tubular steel and wrought iron for front yards, views and pool areas. Driveway gates Swing and rolling driveway gates chosen for the driveway's length, slope and width, built for wind and daily use. Fence installation New fences laid out from verified corners and set on footings sized for sandy ground, a high winter water table and wind. Fence replacement Tear-out, a line check and a new fence, usually in one visit, often in a material that suits the lot better than the old one. Gate installation and repair Walk, double and side-yard gates on posts sized to carry them, and repairs for gates that sag, drag or will not latch. Emergency fence repair Securing a downed or broken fence after wind or impact damage, then repairing it properly once the wind drops. Rebuilding, replacing or adding a fence in Malibu, from Trancas and Broad Beach through Point Dume and Paradise Cove to Big Rock and Las Flores? [Rancho Oxnard Fence](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/) plans and builds fences and gates across the city. Malibu sits about 27 miles from Oxnard along Pacific Coast Highway, at the far southeast corner of the area we serve, and it’s the one town where fire, salt and the coastal zone all hit your fence at once. ## Fire covers almost the whole city CAL FIRE maps about 11,551 acres of Malibu’s local responsibility area as Very High fire hazard, out of roughly 12,702 acres. That’s nearly all of it. The record shows why. The 2018 Woolsey Fire destroyed about 1,500 structures in Malibu, the 2024 Franklin Fire destroyed 19, and the 2025 Palisades Fire took almost all of the beachfront homes in the eastern part of the city. State law already requires defensible space in these zones, and draft Board of Forestry Zone 0 rules would keep new combustible fencing out of the first 5 ft around your home, including where the fence attaches. In Malibu we go further by default: metal for every fence line near the house and along any edge that faces brush, with nothing stored against it. A wood fence that runs up to your wall carries fire straight to it. ## Salt, fog and steel A USDA sample in the city shows a Cropley coastal and urban land complex on slopes up to 30 percent, well drained, rated high for steel corrosion and low for concrete. Add constant salt in the air near the beach and on the bluffs, and steel fails fast unless it’s protected. We build with powder-coated aluminum, galvanized steel with a powder coat over it, stainless or hot-dip fasteners and concrete collars that shed water. Rinsing salt off your fence a few times a year adds years. Ask us to fit hinges and latches you can reach with a hose, and keep sprinklers off the posts so salt and water don’t sit at the base. See [coastal fence materials](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/guide/coastal-fence-materials/). ## Does your fence need coastal review? Much of Malibu lies in the coastal zone, and the California Coastal Commission wrote the city’s Local Coastal Program. The City of Malibu sets fence heights and decides how each fence is reviewed under that program, and we confirm the answer for your address before layout. On a beach, bluff or canyon lot, we build the review into your schedule from day one. Rebuilding or replacing a Malibu fence? Send the address and a photo. We plan the metal, the hardware and the city review together. (805) 909-4556 ## Getting a fence back after a fire Many Malibu lots are rebuilding, and a fence is often one of the first things you want back for security. We can close an opening first with a temporary fix, priced separately, while the permanent fence is planned with the house. The permanent fence is noncombustible near the house and along open edges, and laid out so firefighters can still get in through a gate. See [emergency fence repair](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/emergency-fence-repair/) and [fence replacement](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/fence-replacement/). ## Point Dume, the beaches and the bluffs Lots on Point Dume and along Carbon, Broad and Zuma beaches face the strongest salt. Open aluminum fencing keeps your ocean view and won’t rust; where you need privacy, coated steel frames with noncombustible infill hold up better than wood. See [aluminum fences](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/aluminum-fence-installation/). ## Narrow beach lots in the east Along Big Rock and Las Flores, many homes sit on narrow lots between Pacific Coast Highway and the sand, and many are being rebuilt after the Palisades Fire. Footings there go into sand and fill, so we set them deeper and wider, with gravel at the base for drainage. Side fences between close neighbors work best in metal with noncombustible infill, which keeps fire from jumping house to house along a wooden line. On the highway side, your gate has to let a car pull fully off the road before it opens. ## Gates on a canyon drive Homes up Malibu Canyon Road, Kanan Dume Road and the smaller canyons often have long, steep driveways. A rolling gate suits a slope or a short approach; a swing gate needs level ground and room to open. Either way we set it back so you can pull fully off the road before it opens, and lay conduit for an opener at the start. See [driveway gates](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/driveway-gate-installation/) and [swing vs sliding gates](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/guide/swing-vs-sliding-gate/). ## Wind down the canyons Santa Ana winds drove the Woolsey and Palisades fires down the canyons to the coast. Fences on exposed ridges and bluffs take that wind broadside, and open metal designs let it pass. Embers ride the same wind, so a gap-free metal line at your house matters more than height. See [wind loads on fences](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/guide/santa-ana-winds-fence/). ## How your Malibu job runs At the visit we walk the line, measure slope and access, and note salt exposure and what faces the back of your lot. Your written estimate itemizes metal sections, hardware grade, gates and removal, and we start the city review before ordering materials. DigAlert marks come at least two working days before we dig. We set and cure posts, add panels, and hang gates last. See [gate installation](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/gate-installation/). ## What does a Malibu fence cost? Our typical range for ornamental aluminum and steel is about $35 to $100 per foot installed, and Malibu work tends toward the top of it. Steep access, hand carrying, marine-grade coatings, stainless hardware and the review process are the local additions. See the [cost guide](https://ranchooxnardfence.com/guide/fence-cost-oxnard/). ## Where we work in Malibu - Point Dume - Malibu Colony - Carbon Beach - Broad Beach - Big Rock - Paradise Cove - Trancas - Las Flores ### Landmarks - Malibu Pier - Pepperdine University - Zuma Beach - Surfrider Beach - Adamson House - Malibu Lagoon - Malibu Bluffs Community Park ### Routes - Pacific Coast Highway (SR 1) - Malibu Canyon Road - Kanan Dume Road 1. 1. Camarillo 2. 2. El Rio 3. 3. Port Hueneme 4. 4. Simi Valley 5. 5. Thousand Oaks 6. 6. Ventura 7. 7. Agoura Hills 8. 8. Carpinteria 9. 9. Fillmore 10. 10. Malibu 11. 11. Mira Monte 12. 12. Moorpark 13. 13. Oak Park 14. 14. Oak View 15. 15. Ojai 16. 16. Santa Paula 17. 17. Westlake Village Schematic, not to scale: close-together neighborhoods are spread out so each number reads. Planning a fence in Malibu? Send the address and a photo. We check the rule and the ground, then send you a written price. (805) 909-4556 ## Malibu fence questions ### What does a fence cost in Malibu? Ornamental steel and aluminum fall in our typical range of about $35 to $100 per linear foot installed, and Malibu jobs often sit at the upper end. Steep access, marine-grade coatings, stainless hardware, coastal review and noncombustible sections raise the total. Your written estimate after the site visit sets the price. ### Do fences in Malibu need coastal approval? Much of Malibu lies in the coastal zone, and the Coastal Commission wrote the city's Local Coastal Program. The City of Malibu decides how a fence is reviewed under it, confirmed for each address before layout. ### Which fence material makes sense for a fire-mapped Malibu home? Noncombustible metal, at least within 5 ft of the house as draft state Zone 0 rules would require, and ideally along any line that faces brush. Almost all of the city is mapped Very High fire hazard. ### How do I keep a steel fence from rusting in Malibu? Use powder-coated or galvanized and coated steel, stainless or hot-dip fasteners, footings that shed water, and rinse salt off the fence a few times a year. A USDA sample in the city rates the soil high for steel corrosion. ### Can a fence be rebuilt quickly after a fire in Malibu? A temporary fix to close an opening can be done first and is priced separately. The permanent fence still needs the city's review, so it is planned alongside the rebuild of the house. Emergency calls are taken outside normal hours. ## Related guides Decision Guide What is the best fence material for coastal areas? Salt spray and corrosive soil decide how a fence ages near Oxnard's beaches and harbor. Here is how each material and its hardware hold up. Learn How much wind can a fence withstand? Santa Ana gusts reach the beaches at Oxnard. Here is how wind loads a fence, where fences fail, and what design choices keep one standing. 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. Decision Guide Swing or sliding driveway gate, which fits? The driveway usually decides. Here is how length, slope, runback, wind and the gate rules around Oxnard point to one or the other. ## Nearby service areas City of Agoura Hills Agoura Hills Fence heights and permits are set by the City of Agoura Hills and confirmed per address City of Westlake Village Westlake Village Fence heights and permits are set by the City of Westlake Village and confirmed per address County of Ventura Oak Park County rules (Oak Park Area Plan): 3 ft solid or 5 ft see-through in the front setback, 7 ft elsewhere