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Serving Apple Valley, CA and surrounding areas. (442) 446-6233
Apple Valley Deck & Fence builds composite decks, wood fences, pergolas, and covered patio structures for Redlands homeowners. From Victorian-era properties near downtown to newer stucco ranch homes on the east side, we know what Redlands houses need. Every inquiry gets a response within one business day.
Composite decking is a strong choice for Redlands properties because it handles the Inland Empire's 95 to 105 degree summer temperatures without the annual sealing cycle that wood decks require. For older Redlands homes with larger lots and mature trees, composite boards also hold up better around roots and shifting soil than bare wood does over time. See our full composite deck installation page for board styles, brands, and color options.
Redlands neighborhoods - especially the older ones near the University of Redlands and downtown - have larger lots where a well-built wood fence defines property lines and creates real backyard privacy. We set posts in concrete footings sized for Inland Empire wind conditions, because a fence that blows down in the first Santa Ana event is not a fence worth having.
A pergola fits naturally on the larger lots common in older Redlands neighborhoods, where there is room to create a shaded outdoor living space without crowding the yard. Cedar and redwood pergolas complement the Victorian and Craftsman architecture many Redlands homeowners are working to maintain - and they add usable outdoor square footage through the long Inland Empire summer.
Redlands has one of the highest concentrations of pre-1940 homes in Southern California, and original wood decks on these properties have been through decades of heat, UV, and clay soil movement. We assess what is still structurally sound - framing, posts, connections - and give you a straight answer about whether repair or full replacement is the right call before any work starts.
Summer temperatures in Redlands push outdoor spaces into the shade for months at a time without a cover. A solid patio cover attached to the house - or a freestanding structure on a larger lot - makes the backyard usable through July and August rather than abandoned. We design covers to match the architectural character of the home, which matters more in Redlands than in most Inland Empire cities.
Vinyl fencing is a low-maintenance alternative to wood for Redlands homeowners who want a clean look without painting, staining, or worrying about wood rot from the clay soil in older neighborhoods. It holds its color and surface finish under intense Inland Empire UV exposure, and there are no rotting posts to replace after a heavy rain season.
Redlands grew rapidly during the citrus boom of the 1880s through 1920s, and the city still has one of the largest concentrations of Victorian, Craftsman, and early 20th-century homes in Southern California. These properties are real investments - and they come with real complexity. Older wood-frame construction, original foundations built to pre-modern codes, and lots with mature trees whose roots have been spreading for 80 to 100 years all affect how outdoor structure projects need to be approached. A contractor who shows up and treats a 1910 Craftsman the same way they would treat a 1990 tract home is going to cause problems. Working with older materials, designing around root systems, and matching architectural character all require familiarity with what these homes actually need.
Beyond the age of the housing stock, Redlands faces the same Inland Empire climate conditions that wear down outdoor structures throughout the region. Summers regularly push above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the intense UV radiation at this latitude fades and cracks wood finishes faster than most homeowners expect. The clay soils common across the area expand and contract with each wet-and-dry cycle, which is the primary driver of cracked driveways, shifting concrete slabs, and fence posts that lean over time. Santa Ana wind events in fall and winter add a final layer of seasonal stress that brings down fences and loosens patio cover connections every year. Building to handle those conditions from the start is not a premium - it is what prevents having to do the same job twice.
Our crew works throughout Redlands regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect deck and fence work here. Building permits for Redlands properties are issued through the City of Redlands's Building and Safety Division. Properties in or near the Redlands historic preservation district may require design review before a permit is issued - we factor that into project timelines so it does not catch anyone off guard during planning.
Redlands has a strong local character that sets it apart from the rest of the Inland Empire. The tree-lined streets near the University of Redlands, the Victorian-era homes clustered around the historic downtown, and the well-known Kimberly Crest House and Gardens at the south end of the city give it a distinctly older, more established feel than neighboring cities. Orange Street, Citrus Avenue, and Brookside Avenue run through the older residential neighborhoods where we do a lot of our work. We also regularly serve nearby Loma Linda, which borders Redlands to the west and shares many of the same housing stock and climate conditions.
About 60 percent of Redlands housing units are owner-occupied, and the city's residents tend to take a long-term view of their properties - which means investing in work that is done right rather than done cheap. We approach every project in Redlands that way, whether it is a new composite deck on a mid-century home east of the university or a fence replacement on a larger historic lot near downtown.
Reach us by phone or through the contact form on this page. We respond to every Redlands inquiry within one business day - usually the same day you reach out.
We visit the property, assess the site - including any tree roots, grade changes, or historic district considerations - and provide a written estimate covering all materials, labor, and permit fees. You know the full number before committing to anything.
We handle all City of Redlands permit applications and coordinate with the Building and Safety Division directly. If the project falls in a historic review area, we manage that process too - you do not need to coordinate with city offices on your own.
When the build is complete, we walk the project with you before closing out. Any items that are not right get fixed before we leave, and we schedule the final city inspection so your permit closes properly.
We serve homeowners throughout Redlands, CA - from historic downtown neighborhoods to newer subdivisions on the east side. No obligation, just a written estimate so you know the full cost before you decide.
(442) 446-6233Redlands is a mid-sized city of roughly 73,000 people in San Bernardino County, about 60 miles east of Los Angeles along the I-10 freeway. The city grew quickly during the citrus boom of the late 1800s and early 1900s, and it retains more of that era's architecture than almost any other city in Southern California. The historic downtown - lined with brick buildings and mature trees - and the surrounding residential streets are home to one of the largest collections of Victorian and Craftsman-era homes in the region. The iconic Kimberly Crest House and Gardens, a Victorian mansion built in 1897, is one of the most recognized landmarks in the city. The University of Redlands, founded in 1907, anchors the residential neighborhoods surrounding its campus and draws long-term faculty and staff who own homes and invest in them.
Beyond the historic core, Redlands has newer subdivisions on its north and east sides where stucco ranch homes and mid-century construction are common. These properties have their own maintenance needs - stucco cracking from clay soil movement, aging concrete flatwork, and fence and deck work that has been deferred for years. Whether your home is a 120-year-old Victorian near downtown or a 1970s ranch house on the east side, we handle the full range of deck and fence work that Redlands properties need. Neighboring Apple Valley and the wider High Desert are also part of our regular service territory.
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