Best Fence Installation in Van Nuys
Aluminum privacy fence, driveway gates and WPC fence for Van Nuys homes, a few minutes from our Panorama City showroom. Supplied from our showroom and installed through our licensed installation partners.
Fencing for Van Nuys Homes
Van Nuys sits right next to Panorama City, so it is one of the easiest places for us to work. Most homes are on the flat valley floor, on a street grid with side yards close to the neighbors.
That makes privacy the usual goal: a solid fence along a side yard or rear property line, often with a matching driveway gate. If you are replacing an old wood fence or want more height above an existing block wall, aluminum handles both.
Planning a gate as well? We match walk, driveway and sliding gates to the fence. See fence and gate installation in Los Angeles.
Van Nuys Fence Height Rules
Van Nuys is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles, so fences follow the city zoning code and the Department of Building and Safety, not a separate city.
- Front yard: up to 3.5 feet in most residential (R) zones, or 6 feet on lots zoned A or RA. Taller front fences need City Planning approval.
- Side and rear yards: up to 8 feet on lots at least 40 feet wide and outside a hillside area. On hillside-area lots, or lots narrower than 40 feet, the limit is 6 feet.
- Permits: masonry or concrete walls over 3.5 feet need a building permit from LADBS.
Lot width matters most in Van Nuys. A lot narrower than 40 feet is held to 6 feet on the side and rear. Check your parcel on the city ZIMAS map before you settle on a height.
Source: LADBS, Heights of Fences in Residential Zones. 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.
What Shapes a Fence in Van Nuys
Close neighbors and narrow side yards
On a street grid, side yards are often only a few feet wide. A fully closed fence gives privacy without taking up space, and a slim aluminum post keeps the walkway clear.
Corner lots
On a corner lot, part of what feels like a side yard can count as a front yard under the zoning code, with a lower height limit. Check which yard each fence run sits in before you order.
Existing block walls
If your lot already has a block wall, aluminum posts can be surface mounted, so a new fence can sit on top of a sound wall instead of replacing it, within the height rules above.
Driveway gates
A matching sliding or swing gate closes off the driveway in the same style as the fence. Sliding gates suit short driveways where a swing gate has no room to open.
Fences That Suit Van Nuys
Three choices we recommend most often here, all on display in our showroom.
Aluminum privacy fence
Fully closed Linea or high-privacy Ridgeline slats for side yards and rear property lines. See privacy fence
Matching driveway gates
Sliding or double swing gates that match the fence line. See gates
WPC composite fence
The look of a wood fence in teak or dark gray, without staining or sealing. See WPC fence
A Full-Privacy Fence in Van Nuys
A recent Van Nuys project: a full-privacy black aluminum fence along the street side of the property, installed through our licensed installation partners. Below it, the same kind of fence on a Glendale hillside and in our Panorama City showroom.
How Fence Installation in Van Nuys Works
- See the options. Visit the showroom to compare Linea, Ridgeline, Hampton and WPC, or call (818) 647-0007.
- Share your property. Send your address, the length of each run, gate openings and a few photos, especially of block walls, corners and the street side.
- Get a clear package. We put together panels, posts, gates and hardware for your layout, with the city’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.
Still choosing a look? Our aluminum fence ideas page shows 12 styles with photos, our driveway gate ideas cover matching gates, and the aluminum fence installation guide explains each step.
Nearby Areas
We also work in Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City and Northridge. Browse all areas we serve, visit our Panorama City showroom, or read how fence installation in Los Angeles works with Lumina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you install fences in Van Nuys?
Yes, we do. We install through our licensed installation partners. We supply the fence, gates and hardware from our Panorama City showroom, a few minutes away.
How tall can my fence be in Van Nuys?
Van Nuys follows City of Los Angeles rules. Most front-yard fences are limited to 3.5 feet. Side and rear fences can be 8 feet on lots at least 40 feet wide outside a hillside area, and 6 feet on narrower lots.
I have a corner lot. Does that change the height limit?
It can. On a corner lot, part of what feels like a side yard may count as a front yard, with a lower limit. Check your parcel with the city before you order, and we will plan the panels around it.
Can you put a fence on top of my block wall?
Often, yes. Aluminum posts can be surface mounted on a sound wall, as long as the total height stays within the city rules. Send us a photo of the wall and we will tell you what fits.
Can I see the fences before I decide?
Yes. Linea, Ridgeline, Hampton, WPC and our gates are set up in our Panorama City showroom, open Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm by appointment.
Do you supply contractors working in Van Nuys?
Yes. Fence and landscape contractors can source aluminum fence, gates, WPC and turf from our showroom. See our contractor program or send us your project.
Planning a Fence in Van Nuys?
Visit the showroom or send your address and a few photos. We will help you choose the right fence for your lot, and install it through our licensed installation partners.