Temporary fence rental in San Rafael runs about 30 to 75 dollars per day per panel depending on length of rental and site access, with chain link temporary fence panels being the most common choice for construction sites and event perimeters. Most jobs need a mix of standard panels and gates.
Pricing depends mostly on how long you need the fence up and how many panels the job takes. A single chain link temporary fence panel runs in the 30 to 75 dollar per day range, and that number drops fast once you're renting for a week or a month instead of a weekend. If you're comparing this against other site needs, it helps to look at temporary fence cost alongside what you'd pay for a roll-off dumpster rental or a construction dumpster rental, since most job sites in San Rafael order both at once. Delivery is usually billed separately from the panel rate, and that fee depends on how far the truck has to travel and how much access the site has. A job near San Anselmo, 4.3 miles west of San Rafael, typically costs less to deliver to than one out past Novato, which sits 11.0 miles north. We also run jobs into Larkspur, 5.1 miles southwest, and out to Mill Valley, 8.7 miles south. If your fence rental is one piece of a bigger site setup, check our construction site services page for how fencing pairs with temporary power pole and light tower rental service.
| item | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| fence panel | day | 50 |
A chain link temporary fence panel is a freestanding section of chain link mesh set in a heavy base, usually connected to the next panel with clamps so the whole line stands without digging post holes. That's what makes temporary fence panels different from permanent fencing: nothing gets buried, and the whole perimeter can come down in an afternoon. Panels get used for construction sites, demolition zones, and vacant lots across San Rafael, and they pair well with crowd control barrier rental when you need a mix of solid perimeter and pedestrian control. If your project also involves debris, pair the fence order with a 10 yard dumpster rental or 20 yard dumpster rental depending on scope, and check dumpster sizes and dimensions before you commit to a size. Panels ship on a truck, get set by hand or forklift, and don't need concrete. That's the whole appeal.
A temporary fence for a rental house usually goes up during a renovation, a tenant turnover, or a period when the property sits vacant between leases. Landlords in San Rafael use fencing to keep people off a job site while contractors are working, especially if there's a pool, an open trench, or exposed wiring that needs GFCI protection per OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii). A fenced perimeter also cuts down on liability if the house is empty and someone wanders onto the lot. If the renovation includes any exterior work, you'll likely also want a home renovation porta potty on site for the crew, and possibly a storage container rental to lock up tools overnight. Combine that with the fencing and you've covered security, sanitation and storage in one order, which is usually simpler than calling three separate vendors for a single address.
Panels go around the perimeter of the active work zone, around material staging, and around any excavation or trench. OSHA 1926.25 requires scrap and debris to be cleared from work areas, and fencing helps keep that debris contained instead of drifting onto a sidewalk or neighboring lot. If you're running a roll-off on the same site, remember a roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so plan your fence line around that clearance before the truck shows up, not after. Barricades used for protecting employees need to conform to ANSI D6.1 under OSHA 1926.202, which is a separate standard from the fencing itself but often comes up on the same site. For events rather than construction, see event restroom rental and festival restroom rental for how perimeter fencing usually gets planned alongside restroom placement.
Permit rules for temporary fencing in the public right of way need to be confirmed directly with the City of San Rafael before you place anything on a sidewalk or street frontage. We don't publish a permit number here because it depends on exactly where the fence sits and what it's blocking. If your fence line touches a public sidewalk or curb, treat that as a call to the city planning or public works desk before delivery day, not after. This is the same caution we give on dumpster permit requirements and porta potty permit requirements, since all three trades run into the same right-of-way question. If the fence stays entirely on private property, most jobs move forward without needing that conversation at all, but it's worth confirming either way before the truck rolls.
Most rentals run anywhere from a single weekend event to a multi-month construction schedule, and the per-day rate drops significantly the longer the fence stays up. A one or two day event rental costs more per panel per day than a month-long construction rental, simply because the crew has to deliver and pick up on tighter turnaround. If you're planning a wedding, check wedding restroom rental for how perimeter fencing sometimes gets paired with restroom trailers for private events; a 2 stall restroom trailer or 4 stall restroom trailer often shows up on the same order as the fence line. Long-haul construction jobs in San Rafael usually rent fencing on a monthly basis for the life of the project, then have it pulled the same week the final grading or landscaping wraps up.
Yes, most chain link temporary fence orders include at least one walk gate and often a wider drive-through gate for equipment access. Windscreen, the mesh fabric that clips onto the panels, gets added when a site needs visual privacy or dust control, which comes up often on demolition jobs governed by disposal rules under OSHA 1926.252 for waste chutes and enclosures. If your project needs both fencing and sanitation for a crew working with paints or coatings, remember that OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities specifically where employees are applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, which is a different trigger than the general toilet requirement in OSHA 1926.51(c)(1). A handwashing station rental or portable sink rental covers that need directly, and 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at any washing station, not just sanitizer.
Most job sites ordering fencing also need restrooms, and OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets that requirement at one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, scaling up from there. A standard porta potty rental covers that baseline, while an ADA accessible porta potty may be required depending on crew size and public access, per ADA Standards 213.2, which requires at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units to be accessible. If your site handles waste or demolition debris alongside the fencing, a 30 yard dumpster rental or 40 yard dumpster rental usually gets ordered in the same call. Check what cannot go in a dumpster and dumpster weight limits before loading anything heavy. For a full walkthrough of what a typical San Rafael site needs from day one, see porta potty rental in San Rafael or the main Porta Potty Rental in San Rafael, CA page.
A single chain link temporary fence panel typically runs 30 to 75 dollars per day, with the lower end applying to longer rentals and larger orders. Delivery is billed separately and depends on distance and site access. Multi-week and monthly rentals bring the effective daily rate down substantially compared to a short weekend order.
It depends on the perimeter length you're enclosing, since each panel covers a fixed run of chain link. Measure the total linear footage around your work zone, staging area, or excavation, then divide by the panel length to get a rough count. Add one extra panel for a walk gate if the crew needs regular access.
Yes, weekend rentals are common for events, private parties, and short work windows. The per-day cost runs higher than a weekly or monthly rental because delivery and pickup happen on a tighter schedule. If your event also needs restrooms, check event restroom rental for matching weekend pricing.
Fencing placed entirely on private property usually doesn't require a permit conversation, but anything touching a public sidewalk or right of way needs to be confirmed with the City of San Rafael directly. We don't publish a specific ordinance number here since placement rules vary by location and use.
Chain link panels are the structural mesh sections that form the fence line itself. Windscreen is a fabric add-on that clips onto the panels for privacy or dust control. Most job sites start with bare panels and add windscreen only if the location needs visual screening or wind protection.
Same-day delivery depends on truck availability and how much notice we get, but many standard orders in San Rafael can be turned around quickly. Larger orders or sites requiring the full 60 feet of truck clearance for related equipment deliveries may need more lead time to schedule properly.
Most sites need at least one walk gate for crew access and often a wider gate for equipment or vehicles. Gates get built into the panel count when you place the order, so tell us how workers and machinery will move in and out before delivery day.
San Rafael Porta Pros delivers fencing throughout San Rafael and into nearby towns including San Anselmo, Larkspur, Mill Valley, and Novato. Delivery fees scale with distance and site access, so a job further from San Rafael's center typically costs a bit more to reach than one close in.
Yes. San Rafael Porta Pros delivers temporary fence rental across San Rafael and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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