Serving Redwood City, CA
Free estimates for paver patios, driveways, concrete work and wood fences in Redwood City, from downtown and Redwood Oaks to the hillsides.
Working in Redwood City
Redwood City stretches from the Bay shore at Redwood Shores across the flat valley floor to hillsides toward the Santa Cruz Mountains. Neighborhoods include Redwood Oaks, Palm Park, Farm Hill, Roosevelt, Mount Carmel and Downtown.
The city averages about 20 inches of rain a year, with December through February the wettest months and April through September mostly dry. A base that drains well matters most in the wet months, so we build every one to shed water.
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What we build
The same eight services, built by the same Menlo Park crew. Tap one to see how we build it.
PaversA paver patio gives you a flat, tough spot for dining, grilling and hanging out. We lay out the shape, build a compacted base, set the pavers and lock them in.
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PaversA paver driveway adds curb appeal and handles daily traffic. The base does the heavy lifting, so we build it deep and set the pavers tight.
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PaversWalkways and steps that feel good underfoot and stay easy to keep clean. Straight, curved or stepped to follow the lay of your yard.
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PaversAdd a fire pit, seating area or a bigger patio footprint, so the yard works after dark too.
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ConcreteA poured concrete driveway is a clean, long-lasting surface. We prep the base, set the forms, pour and finish it.
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ConcreteFlat, smooth and built to last. Concrete patios, walkways, pads and slabs poured and finished to the shape you need.
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FencesA wood fence brings privacy and gives your yard a clear edge. We set the posts, hang the rails and boards, and keep the lines straight.
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FencesA leaning fence or a sagging gate doesn't always mean a whole new fence. We fix what can be fixed and build gates that swing right.
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Local ground, local rules and local habits that shape a good paver, concrete or fence job.
In a required front yard, solid fences are limited to 3 feet and combination solid and open fences to 5 feet. Chain link above 3 feet is prohibited in residential districts. Nothing solid over 3 feet is allowed in the vision triangle near corners and driveways.
The city's draft hazard plan rates areas around US 101, Redwood Creek and most of Redwood Shores as very high for liquefaction. Valley-floor soil in the area is alluvial clay. Both are reasons we check the ground before we set a base.
Paving one foot or less above finished grade has no minimum setback. Zoning also points to minimum pervious area rules and a stormwater treatment section for larger projects, so ask the city about yours.
The city's hazard plan puts several western hillside neighborhoods in wildland-urban interface areas, and state wildfire construction rules apply to new buildings in High and Very High zones.
Rules at a glance
A plain-language summary of what the Redwood City code says, to help you plan. Codes get amended and every lot is different, so treat it as a starting point.
| Topic | What the code says |
|---|---|
| Fence height, front yard | 3 ft for solid fences and 5 ft for combination solid and open fences in the required front yard. |
| Fence height, side and rear | 7 ft in interior side and rear yards. On corner lots, 7 ft in the street-side yard, set back 18 in. from the sidewalk with a landscaped strip. |
| Fence materials | Chain link above 3 ft is prohibited in residential districts, and so are barbed wire, razor wire and electrically charged fences. |
| Walls count as fences | Walls are included in the fence definition, and height is measured from the lowest adjoining grade. |
| Right-of-way | Privately built fences are barred from the public right-of-way. |
Rules change and lots differ. Check the current requirements with the City of Redwood City Community Development Department (Planning and Building). We walk the lot with you at the free estimate and point out what to ask.
Nearby
Same crew, same free estimate. Pick a nearby city to see what we build there.
ZIP codes we cover in Redwood City: 94061, 94063, 94064 and 94065. Not sure about yours? Use the ZIP checker.
Questions
In a required front yard, 3 feet for a solid fence and 5 feet for a combination solid and open fence. In interior side and rear yards the limit is 7 feet. Confirm your lot with the city's Community Development Department.
Chain link above 3 feet is prohibited in residential districts. A wood fence is a common choice, and we will go over styles and heights that fit your lot.
Yes. We take jobs across Redwood City, and we look at slope, drainage and access at the free estimate before we plan the work.
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