What is composite (WPC) fencing?

Composite fencing, also called WPC (wood-plastic composite), is made from a blend of recycled wood fibers and plastic. It gives you the look and texture of wood without the downsides: it doesn't rot, warp, splinter, or need repainting. On this Los Angeles project we used charcoal-gray composite panels set in a durable frame for a clean, modern look.

Is composite fencing better than wood?

For most homeowners, yes. Wood is cheaper up front but needs staining or sealing every couple of years and eventually rots, warps, or leans — which is exactly why this customer's old wood fence was replaced. Composite (WPC) costs more initially but is low-maintenance, fade- and moisture-resistant, and holds up well to the Southern California sun, so it usually costs less over its lifetime.

How much does a composite fence cost in Los Angeles?

Installed composite (WPC) fencing typically runs about $55 to $95 per linear foot, depending on height, gates, terrain, and whether an old fence needs to be removed first. A matching composite gate is priced separately. We give a firm written quote after a free on-site measurement.

Composite (WPC) Fence & Gate in Los Angeles

Q: Do you install composite fences in Los Angeles?

Yes. Apexguard Fence installs composite (WPC), vinyl, wood, wrought iron, and chain link fencing across Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Valley, and greater Southern California. We're a licensed (CSLB #1148097) fence and gate contractor, and every project starts with a free on-site measurement.

The project at a glance

Location: Los Angeles, CA (residential backyard)
Before: An old, weathered wood fence — faded, worn, and starting to fail
Fence: Charcoal-gray composite (WPC) panels in horizontal-slat style
Gate: Matching composite pedestrian gate on a welded metal frame, with a stainless steel handle and lock
Why composite: The look of wood with no rot, warping, or repainting — low maintenance in the SoCal sun
Timeline: Old fence removed and new fence + gate installed in a single day

Charcoal composite WPC fence in a Los Angeles backyard by Apexguard Fence

Local work: a charcoal composite (WPC) fence in a Los Angeles backyard — the clean, modern look of horizontal composite panels, installed by Apexguard Fence in a single day.

The problem: a worn-out wood fence

The homeowner's backyard was closed in by an old wood fence that had seen better days — faded, weathered, and beginning to lean and fail. Wood looks great when it's new, but in the Southern California sun it fades, dries out, and eventually rots or warps unless it's sealed every couple of years. Rather than repair and repaint it again, they wanted something they could stop worrying about.

Why composite (WPC)

We recommended composite fencing — also called WPC (wood-plastic composite). It's made from recycled wood fibers blended with plastic, so it gives you the texture and warmth of wood without the downsides: it doesn't rot, warp, splinter, or need repainting. We went with a charcoal-gray, horizontal-slat profile for a clean, modern look that hides dirt and stands up to the sun. It's a low-maintenance fence you can pressure-wash and forget about.

Old weathered wood fence in a Los Angeles backyard before replacement by Apexguard Fence — Before: the old wood fence — faded and failing.

Charcoal composite WPC fence run replacing an old wood fence in Los Angeles — After: the new charcoal composite (WPC) fence run.

Composite WPC pedestrian gate with metal frame in Los Angeles by Apexguard Fence — The matching composite gate on a welded metal frame.

Stainless steel handle and lock on a composite WPC gate by Apexguard Fence — Stainless steel handle and lock — built to last.

The matching gate

To finish the yard we built a matching composite pedestrian gate. The gate uses the same charcoal WPC panels set into a welded metal frame so it stays square and won't sag over time — a common failure point with all-wood gates. We fitted it with a stainless steel handle and lock for smooth, secure daily use. Because the gate matches the fence exactly, the whole run reads as one clean, continuous line.

What the job involved

Removing and hauling away the old, failing wood fence.
Setting posts in concrete footings, plumb and square, along the backyard line.
Installing the charcoal composite (WPC) panels in a horizontal-slat profile.
Fabricating a matching composite gate on a welded steel frame with a stainless handle and lock.
Cleaning up the site — old fence removed and new fence + gate finished in a single day.

Composite vs. wood: the short version

Wood costs less up front but needs regular sealing and eventually rots, warps, or leans — exactly what happened here. Composite (WPC) costs more to install but is low-maintenance, fade- and moisture-resistant, and built for the Southern California climate, so it usually costs less over its lifetime and always looks tidy. If you want a deeper comparison, see our guide on wood vs. vinyl fencing and our fence cost guide.

Thinking about replacing a tired wood fence?

Apexguard Fence installs composite, vinyl, wood, and iron fencing and matching gates across Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Valley, and greater Southern California. If your old fence is fading, leaning, or rotting, we'll come look at it and quote a low-maintenance replacement sized to your yard.

Call (626) 692-3568 or request a free estimate and tell us about your fence.

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