Expert Fence Contractor in Burlingame CA - Right for Older Homes

A large share of Burlingame's homes were built before 1960, and those older structures come with older fences - or no fence at all - that have been exposed to decades of Bay Area weather. The city's proximity to San Francisco Bay means marine fog rolls in on most summer mornings, depositing moisture on wood and metal surfaces for hours before burning off. That steady fog exposure is one of the primary reasons wood fencing in Burlingame deteriorates faster than owners expect. A fence that looks fine in October can show significant rot by the following spring if it went into the wet season with untreated or failing sealant.

Burlingame also has a meaningful historic preservation program. Neighborhoods like Burlingame Park and Easton Addition are full of Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Colonial Revival homes, and Tudor cottages, some of which are on local or state historic registers. The Burlingame Historic Preservation Program governs exterior changes on these properties, which can include fence installations. Knowing whether a property falls under preservation review before submitting a permit application saves time and avoids a denial that requires a redesign and resubmission.

Burlingame is a small, dense city of about 32,000 people on the San Francisco Peninsula, covering roughly six square miles between the Bay and the hills above El Camino Real. The city is best known for its residential character - tree-lined streets, well-maintained homes, and a downtown stretch along Burlingame Avenue filled with shops and restaurants that draw visitors from across the Peninsula. Most of the housing stock was built between the 1920s and 1950s, and the predominant styles are Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Colonial Revival homes, and Tudor cottages. Washington Park, the city's largest green space, anchors the central residential core and is surrounded by the kind of owner-occupied blocks that define Burlingame's character. The Burlingame Caltrain station, a historic 1894 depot, sits at the edge of downtown and is one of the most photographed train stations on the Peninsula.

Burlingame sits between Millbrae to the north and San Mateo to the south. San Francisco International Airport is immediately adjacent to the north, and the fog and marine air that comes off the Bay affects homes throughout the city. Median home values in Burlingame are well above $1.5 million, and most residents are long-term owners who invest in maintaining and improving their properties rather than deferring work. That is the kind of customer we work well with - people who want the job done right and are willing to spend what it takes to get a fence that will last.