Sun Valley, CA · 91352

Heavy-duty fences and gates for Sun Valley properties.

Larger, more open parcels than most of the valley, with equestrian pockets, work vehicles, and light industrial neighbors shaping what gets built.

Black iron gate and white block wall completed in Sun Valley
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Fency Builders Inc. holds CSLB #1104099, B — General Building, and reviews exterior project requests in Sun Valley, including Stonehurst, Roscoe Boulevard corridor, Sunland Boulevard edge, La Tuna Canyon approach. Contract eligibility, permit responsibility, and any required specialty licensee are confirmed in writing. Call (818) 747-4020 to request a scope review.

WHAT WE COORDINATE HERE

Core work in Sun Valley.

Flat to gently sloping lots with long perimeters, decomposed granite soils, and wide vehicle access. Serving Stonehurst, Roscoe Boulevard corridor, Sunland Boulevard edge, La Tuna Canyon approach.

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Ornamental Iron Driveway Gate with Louvered Steel Fence — Sun Valley in Sun Valley, California

Ornamental Iron Driveway Gate with Louvered Steel Fence — Sun Valley

Completed March 2023
Scope
Fency Builders Inc installed a steel louvered pedestrian gate and matching fence panels set atop an existing concrete-block stem wall, along with a large ornamental wrought-iron driveway gate featuring a decorative scroll-and-acanthus crest. The louvered gate swings on heavy-duty surface-mounted hinges and is framed by square steel posts anchored at slab level. The driveway gate panel incorporates diagonal flat-bar infill below the ornamental crest rail.
Materials
Welded steel square tube framing, powder-coated flat-bar louvered infill panels finished in matte black, cast and forged wrought-iron ornamental scroll crestwork with a dark charcoal powder-coat finish, heavy-duty surface-mount steel hinges, and existing concrete masonry unit stem wall used as a base for fence panel attachment.
Site challenge
The site backs toward a visibly steep hillside with exposed cut slopes, placing the property boundary zone at the base of eroding terrain where post-bearing capacity in decomposed-granite soils can be inconsistent. The existing concrete-block stem wall also required the new metalwork to tie in cleanly without compromising the wall's structural integrity.
How we solved it
Steel posts for the louvered gate are set with visible base plates anchored directly to the concrete slab at grade, transferring load to the hardscape rather than relying solely on native soil. The fence panels are positioned to bear on top of the existing CMU stem wall, using the masonry as a stable substrate and avoiding additional soil penetrations along the slope-adjacent boundary — exact anchorage details should be confirmed with the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety as applicable.
Result
The finished installation presents a continuous, uniform black metal enclosure that transitions from the decorative driveway gate to the louvered side-yard fence panels with consistent finish and rail alignment. The louvered pedestrian gate operates on its hinges and closes flush within its square-tube frame, with visible hardware showing tight fitment against the post.
SUN VALLEY, IN DETAIL

What actually shapes a fence or gate project in Sun Valley.

Sun Valley combines long perimeters and frequent vehicle access. One verified project also meets a cut hillside, illustrating why anchorage must be based on the observed support condition.

Long runs, daily use, real weight

Sun Valley’s open parcels and frequent vehicle access mean fences and gates here are opened many times a day, not weekly — hardware gets rated for that use, not for appearance.

Where the boundary meets a slope

The verified project record shows a site backing toward a steep, visibly cut hillside with decomposed-granite soils. The record supports investigating bearing and anchorage at a new site rather than copying the documented detail.

Building on what already carries weight

Rather than add new soil penetrations along a slope-adjacent boundary, the steel gate posts were base-plated directly to the concrete slab at grade, and the fence panels were set to bear on top of an existing concrete-block stem wall — putting the load into hardscape and masonry that were already there.

Permits: City of Los Angeles

Sun Valley is reviewed by LADBS. Exact anchorage requirements near a slope-adjacent boundary are confirmed with the department for your specific site.

SELECTED GOOGLE REVIEWS

What Los Angeles property owners say about the finished work.

A selection of reviews shared on our Google Business Profile, with each reviewer’s own name attached.

Fency Builders are extremely professional, on top of what is necessary to build with the quality that is top notch and at an affordable price. They know everything needed from roofing, interior repair and much more. I met this company for the first estimate on our job and then canceled the other five interviews that were scheduled. Fency Builders were qualified and was explanatory of what would be handled and as to the time necessary. The staff was knowledgeable about all the work needed and finished within the time stated to complete the job. I highly recommend Fency Builders to anyone who wants a beautiful job done at a great price. They will be contacted for the our jobs that comes up in the future. I know they are superb workers and people in general.

Belinda CisnerosGoogle review · January 2026

Jonathan and his team did an amazing job with our new front yard fence driveway and pedestrian gates. They were professional. They were active. The fence is beautiful. It’s been enough of the envy of our neighborhood that we’ve received repeated request for contact information from Jonathan. We hope to see more of the same in our neighborhood as it’s really aesthetically pleasing cannot recommend him in his crew more highly. We hope to work with them again in the future as no needs arise thank you so much guys

Sabrina ChamberlainGoogle review · July 2026

Fency builders helped me place railing on my deck/patio. Itay listened to what I imagined and was able to make what I wanted happened. When I realized the paneling was at different levels (glass), Itay contacted the guy who installed it to ask why and was able to explain to me that it was because my deck wasn't level. I have to look into if it can be leveled now, but I discussed the issue with Itay and he stated they they would make the panels level if the deck was rectified.

AngelaGoogle review · June 2025

Needed a wrought iron fence for my pool for my pool. Did a little research on which company to choose from. I chose them initially because they had great reviews and they’re all recent and plentiful, This means that they are Legit and not bought. Call them up, quickly got an appointment set for an estimate. The owner came out discussed the project gave me some options and his best advice on size and color. Give me a price, not push at all and allow me to think it over a day. It was very fair proceeded with the work. They got it done sooner than expected as I was going out of town. Very happy with the professionalism and a team that did the installation. Not one issue found, and the owner did follow up with me to see if I was happy. Highly recommend them. Quality work, fair pricing, and very professional.

Thomas TGoogle review · August 2026

Our project manager, Jonathan Hougha, was professional and experienced. He kept us informed throughout the process. His team was incredibly fast, finishing the project early. I would wholeheartedly recommend Fency Builders. The result is spectacular!

David IbarraGoogle review · August 2026
COMMON QUESTIONS

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Yes. Fency Builders Inc (CSLB License #1104099) coordinates exterior projects in Sun Valley, California, and the surrounding Los Angeles area. The responsible license classification for each trade is confirmed in the written proposal.

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