Why choose metal in Bakersfield?
Open picket metal fencing solves two local problems at once. Wind passes between the pickets instead of pushing on a solid face, and metal does not dry out, crack or warp in the heat. A quality powder coat holds its color far longer than paint in strong sun.
Steel or aluminum?
- Tubular steel is the strongest option and the usual pick for driveway gates and security along the front of a property.
- Aluminum is lighter, cannot rust, and is the common choice for pools and decorative fencing.
- Wrought iron suits custom designs and older homes, at a higher price.
Does metal get too hot?
Dark metal in direct summer sun can get hot enough to burn skin. Choose lighter colors on gates people handle often, or fit gate latches with grips. Pets and children should not lean on a black fence on a summer afternoon.
How tall can a front metal fence be?
In Bakersfield residential zones, front-yard fences are limited to 4 feet, with taller walls allowed only in specific cases approved by the city. Side and rear yards top out at 6 feet. See Bakersfield height limits.
What does a metal fence cost here?
As of October 2026, cost guides list aluminum at roughly $20 to $60 per linear foot installed and ornamental steel or iron at roughly $30 to $85. Custom designs and motorized gates cost more.