Best Fence Installation in Malibu
Open, view-friendly aluminum fence and gates for Malibu homes and rebuilds, planned around Malibu’s coastal rules and California’s new rules for the space closest to the house. Installed through our licensed installation partners.
Fencing for Malibu Homes and Rebuilds
Malibu is a city stretched along 21 miles of coast, entirely inside the California Coastal Zone and, under the state’s fire maps, entirely in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Parts of the city, including Big Rock along Pacific Coast Highway, were burned in the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
Those two facts shape every fence in Malibu. Coastal rules protect ocean views and wildlife movement, which favors open, see-through fencing. Fire rules restrict flammable fences close to the house. A powder-coated aluminum fence fits both: it can be built open to keep views, and it is a metal that does not burn the way wood does.
We supply aluminum fence, gates and posts from our showroom in Panorama City, and we install through our licensed installation partners. Builders working on Malibu rebuilds can buy direct.
How Fence Rules Work in Malibu
Malibu sets its own fence and wall rules through its zoning code and its Local Coastal Program. A few things are true across the city:
- Everything is in the Coastal Zone. Depending on the project, a fence may need a coastal development permit or may qualify for an exemption. The city publishes an exemption checklist for repair and maintenance work.
- Open fencing has a definition. Malibu’s coastal plan defines open, non-view-obscuring fencing as 90 percent open to light and air. Open designs are the usual way to protect views.
- Front yards stay lower than side and rear yards, and retaining walls have their own limits.
- Habitat areas can add conditions, such as open rail fencing that lets wildlife pass, set project by project.
Ask the Malibu Planning Department for the exact heights and permit path for your lot before ordering.
Source: Malibu Local Implementation Plan and City of Malibu CDP exemption checklist. Rules change and individual lots can have special conditions, so confirm with the city before you order. We are glad to help you plan around them.
Rebuilding After the Palisades Fire
All of Malibu is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. If you are rebuilding, plan the fence near the house with the state’s new rules in mind.
California’s new Zone 0 rules cover the first 5 feet around a home in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The state Board of Forestry adopted them in August 2026, and they take effect once the state finishes its final review. As adopted, they say:
- Combustible fences and gates may not be attached to a home.
- Where an existing fence attaches to the house, or comes within a foot of it, the first 5 feet must be noncombustible.
- Once the rules take effect, no new combustible fences or gates are allowed within 5 feet of a home.
Lumina aluminum fence systems are noncombustible, based on the manufacturer’s fire test documentation, which makes them a strong choice for the run closest to the house. Ask us for a copy of the documents. Fire rules are still being finalized, so confirm current requirements with your fire department or building department before you build. Our Zone 0 fence guide has more detail.
Source: Board of Forestry Zone 0 regulation text (August 2026).
What Shapes a Fence in Malibu
Protecting ocean views
Malibu’s open-fencing standard is about keeping views and light. Slim aluminum pickets, set with wide spacing, can stay see-through while still defining the property and keeping pets in.
Wildlife and habitat areas
Hillside lots near sensitive habitat can carry extra fencing conditions, such as open rail designs that let wildlife pass. These are set project by project, so check with the city if your lot borders open space.
Pacific Coast Highway rebuilds
Along PCH, rebuilds often combine retaining walls, steep driveways and gates. Sliding aluminum gates work well where there is no flat space for a swing gate.
Coastal air
Salt air is hard on painted steel. Ask us about finishes and maintenance for oceanfront properties; an occasional fresh-water rinse keeps any metal fence looking its best.
Larger properties
Long perimeter runs on bigger lots make low maintenance the deciding factor. Aluminum never needs painting or staining.
Fences That Suit Malibu
Open, view-friendly options and gates for coastal and canyon lots.
Open aluminum fence
Hampton’s slim vertical slats keep views open and light moving. See Hampton
Sliding gates
Ideal for steep or short driveways along PCH and the canyons. See gates
Pool fence
Clean aluminum fencing around pools with ocean views. See pool fence
Our Fences in Person and on Real Homes
Real projects from our other areas, and the same fences on display in our showroom.
How a Malibu Fence Project Works
- See the options. Visit the showroom, or have your builder call us at (818) 647-0007.
- Share your property. Send your address, the length of each run, gate openings and a few photos, plus your site plan if you are rebuilding.
- Get a clear package. We put together panels, posts, gates and hardware for your layout, with Malibu’s rules for your lot in mind.
- Installation. Yes, we do install. We install through our licensed installation partners, or we can supply your own contractor.
Nearby Areas
We also work in Pacific Palisades, Topanga, Calabasas and Agoura Hills. Browse all areas we serve, or read how fence installation in Los Angeles works with Lumina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you install fences in Malibu?
Yes, we do. We install through our licensed installation partners. We supply the fence, gates and hardware from our Panorama City showroom.
Is your aluminum fencing noncombustible?
Yes. Lumina aluminum fence systems are noncombustible, based on the manufacturer’s fire test documentation. Ask us for a copy. Always confirm current fire rules for your lot with your fire or building department.
Does my fence need a coastal permit?
All of Malibu is in the Coastal Zone. Some fences need a coastal development permit and some qualify for an exemption. Ask the Planning Department about your project.
What counts as open fencing in Malibu?
Malibu’s coastal plan defines open fencing as 90 percent open to light and air. Widely spaced pickets are the usual way to meet it.
Can I put a wood fence next to my rebuilt home?
California’s Zone 0 rules, adopted in August 2026 and pending final state approval, bar new combustible fences within 5 feet of a home in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which includes all of Malibu. Check current requirements before building.
How tall can my fence be in Malibu?
It depends on where the fence sits on your lot and whether it is open or solid. Ask Malibu Planning for the limits for your property, and we will plan the fence around them.
Do you supply contractors and builders in Malibu?
Yes. Contractors and builders buy aluminum fence, gates and posts from us for their own projects. Call (818) 647-0007 or see our wholesale page.
Can I see the fences before I decide?
Yes. Visit our showroom at 14600 Arminta St, Panorama City, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, or Sunday 10 am to 4 pm by appointment.
Planning a Fence for Your Malibu Home?
Visit the showroom or send your address and a few photos. We will help you choose the right fence for your Malibu property, and install it through our licensed installation partners.