Mulholland Brand designs, builds and installs custom powder-coated aluminum fences and gates for Santa Monica homes. Our aluminum does not rust or rot, which is why homeowners near the beach replace wood and wrought iron with it. We make every fence and gate in our own Canoga Park factory and install it with our own W-2 crews, not subcontractors.
At a glance
- Aluminum suits the coast: it does not rust like iron or rot like wood.
- One team does it all: we design, fabricate and install in-house, so one company answers for the finished fence.
- Plan the gates with the fence: driveway, side and pedestrian gates can match the fence and include smart access.
- Get the full scope in writing: posts, hardware, gates, removal and cleanup, not just the panels.
Why salt air ruins most fences, and why aluminum doesn't
Within a few blocks of the ocean, salt and moisture are always in the air. Wrought iron rusts, starting at the welds and the bottom rail. Wood swells, greys and rots at the posts. If you've already replaced a fence once for one of those reasons, you know how that goes.
Aluminum does not rust, because rust only forms on iron and steel. It does not rot. Our fences and gates are made from powder-coated aluminum, so the color is a baked-on finish rather than brushed-on paint.
No outdoor fence is completely care-free. Salt settles on every surface near the beach, so ask us how to care for your fence. Our cleaning and care page is a good place to start.
If you're replacing an old iron gate as well, see why aluminum gates don't rust.
Fence options for a Santa Monica home
Privacy fences
A privacy fence screens a backyard, a side yard or a shared boundary. We build modern aluminum privacy fences with matching gates, with horizontal or vertical slats and as much or as little screening as you want. On an exposed lot, we'll talk through wind along with the slat spacing.
Wood-look aluminum
Many Santa Monica homeowners like a wood fence but don't want to replace rotting wood with more wood. Our wood-look aluminum has the look and feel of wood, without the rot.
Open front-yard fences
Some front yards need a clear boundary without a closed-off look. An open aluminum design marks the property line and keeps the view of the house and garden. A matching pedestrian gate, or a custom laser-cut gate, can make the entry the feature of the street-facing side.
Toppers on an existing wall
If you have a masonry wall that's still sound, you may not need a whole new fence. An aluminum wall topper adds height and privacy on top of the existing wall.
Driveway and side gates
We build aluminum driveway gates, pedestrian gates and side gates to match the fence. Smart-access options include keypad and fingerprint locks, car-integrated openers and intercoms. Plan the gates at the same time as the fence, not after it.
What a coastal fence quote should cover
A fence is more than the panels you see from the street. Before you sign, make sure the written quote covers:
- Fence material, finish, height and layout
- Posts and footings
- Screws, brackets and other fasteners
- Every gate, with its hinges, latches and locks
- Any opener, keypad, fingerprint lock or intercom
- Removal and haul-away of the old fence or gate
- Installation and cleanup
California's Contractors State License Board recommends a written home improvement contract that spells out the work and the materials. Mulholland Brand is licensed under CSLB #1061373.
Why Santa Monica homeowners choose Mulholland Brand
- We make it ourselves. Every fence and gate is designed and manufactured in-house, from powder-coated aluminum, at our factory in Canoga Park.
- Our own crews install it. Installation is done by our own W-2 employees, not subcontractors.
- One project, one team. The fence, gates, wood-look finish, laser-cut details and smart access are all designed together.
- Operating since 1994. Our main location is at 21260 Deering Ct, Canoga Park, CA 91304, and we also have a location in San Diego.
We serve Santa Monica and all of Los Angeles County, along with Orange, Ventura and San Diego counties. See more of our aluminum fencing work in Los Angeles.
Frequently asked questions
What fence material holds up best to Santa Monica's salt air?
Powder-coated aluminum is a strong choice near the coast because it does not rust or rot. Mulholland Brand builds custom aluminum fences and gates for Santa Monica homes, including a wood-look option.
Can an aluminum fence work right by the beach?
Yes. Aluminum does not rust the way iron does, which is why it's a common choice for homes near the beach. Ask any installer to list the finish and every piece of hardware in the quote.
Will an aluminum gate rust like my old wrought-iron gate?
No. Our powder-coated aluminum does not rust or rot. That is why it's a common replacement for wrought-iron gates near the coast. We also have an article on driveway gates for salt air.
Can my fence and driveway gate match?
Yes. We design the fence and the driveway, pedestrian or side gates together, with the same finish and slat style.
Does Mulholland Brand serve Santa Monica?
Yes. Santa Monica is part of our Los Angeles County service area.
Get a quote for your Santa Monica fence
Send us a few photos of the fence line and any gates, rough measurements, and the look you want. We'll design a fence and gate for your property and give you a written quote.
Book a consultation with Mulholland Brand. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.