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 |  | Materials: $3-$15 Per Foot |  | With Professional Installation: $5-$35+ Per Square Foot |
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Also called a cyclone fence, hurricane fence, chain-wire fence or wire netting, chain link is a woven metal grid made with galvanized steel wires, which can be coated with vinyl to add color and protect against rust. The wires are run vertically and bent into a zigzag pattern. Fence heights vary from 3'-12' tall, and common heights for residential use are 3', 4', 5' and 6' tall. Considered an economical fencing material, chain link is categorized by gauge (6-13, with lower numbers indicating greater strength) and mesh size (3/8"-2-3/8", indicating the size of the openings). Gauge 6 is typically used for heavy industrial fences, and 3/8", 1/2" or 5/8" mini-meshes are for high security.
Typical costs: | - Chain-link fence prices change when the cost of steel fluctuates. Generally, materials for a typical residential chain link fence (2" mesh, 9 or 11 gauge) might cost $3-$6 a linear foot for 4' high or $8-$15 a foot for 6' high, depending on whether it's galvanized or vinyl coated. A gate can add $100-$350 or more, depending on size (walking or driving width), gauge and mesh. Total costs for do-it-yourself installation can be $400-$2,000 for 100' of fencing (enclosing three sides of a 25'x50' yard) and $1,000-$5,000 for 300'. DoItYourself.com provides instructions[1] and estimates this moderate-to-difficult project takes two days and $500-$1,000 for an average home.
- With professional installation, a typical residential chain-link fence can cost $5-$35 or more a foot for labor and materials, depending on height, type (galvanized or vinyl color coated), gauge and mesh size, or about $600-$4,000 for 100' and $2,000-$11,000 for 300' of fencing. Production Fence Works in Georgia estimates average costs with professional installation at $7.99 per foot for a 4' high residential galvanized chain-link fence and $8.99 a foot for 6' high, with a gate adding $130-$320.
- An 8'-12' tall commercial-grade chain-link fence to enclose a residential tennis or basketball court can cost $15-$40 or more a foot. For example, Production Fence Works in Georgia estimates average cost for an 8' high, 60'x100' fence around a single tennis court with a single walk-in gate at $9,200.
- Because of its open weave, a chain-link fence is transparent. To make it more opaque, metal, wood or vinyl privacy slats can be woven into the mesh. The slats can be purchased separately, at a cost of $1-$2 or more per foot of fencing, or a chain link fence with built-in privacy or a fabric screen can cost $6-$40 a foot ($600-$4,000 for 100'; $1,800-$12,000 for 300') depending on the type of materials, whether installation in included, and the height, gauge and mesh of the fence.
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What should be included: | - Installation is typically done in two stages, with the post holes dug first and the posts set in concrete. A few days later, after the concrete has hardened, the top rails and post fittings are installed. (A video[2] by S&S Fence in California explains the various parts of a chain-link fence, and why they're needed.) Next the mesh is stretched from post to post and tied in place, then the gate is installed. The Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute provides installation instructions[3] , and a homeowner posts a video[4] of a crew installing a residential chain-link fence.
- Before installing any type of fence, call 811[5] to have utility companies mark any underground utility lines; or contact local utility companies directly. Also check local zoning, building and neighborhood codes; many dictate the height and type of fencing allowed, and property line set-backs required; some residential areas prohibit chain link. AskTheBuilder.com provides a chain link installation checklist[6] .
Shopping for a chain-link fence: | - Determine the length and weight of fencing needed. Lightweight chain link (12-1/2 or 13 gauge) is generally used only for temporary fencing, and can be damaged by a person climbing on it or a dog jumping on it. Residential chain-link fencing is typically 9 or 11 gauge, with 9 gauge being the sturdiest. The Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute describes types of residential chain link[7] and design options[8] , and charts the grades of chain link that meet minimum standards[9] . DoItYourself.com lists tips for choosing chain-link fence fabric[10] .
- Search for local contractors through the American Fence Association[11] or the Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute[12] .
- Get several estimates; verify that the company is properly bonded and insured; and ask for and check references.
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments |
| Posted by: Joe Carrell in Nederland, TX. | Posted: November 14th, 2020 06:11AM |
| Number of Feet: 92 | Installer: CB fence |
Back and 1 side without a gate. Seam a bit pricey. |
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| Posted by: Stefany in Hickory, NC. | Posted: April 27th, 2019 04:04PM |
| Number of Feet: 150 | Installer: individual |
Was quoted on basically two sides of fencing ( back - straight line of 4 ft high and fencing on two sides butted up to the house. About 90 ft. for back of lot, straight to neighbors fence; nothing will be up the neighbors side of fence or the other side at back (wood line). Fencing towards the front of the house will be about 30 ft from the edge of our lot (at wood line) just a straight line to edge of our house at the side....then the other side of our house, maybe another 30 feet or less of fencing from the neighbors fence line to a drive-thru gate and then a walk-thru gate at our deck stairs. The neighbors fence will cover one side. We were going to put something cheap at the wood line ourselves. He said the materials would be $2,800+ and the rest was labor. Total was $3,800. The quote was made around the 1st week in April, 2019. Not paying that price. That was 1st quote so, still looking around for others. |
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| Posted by: Stumpy in Springhill, FL. | Posted: March 30th, 2019 12:03PM |
| Number of Feet: 560’ | Installer: All Around Fencing |
Crew and company was Awesome. Warrantied labor and materials for as long as you own your home!!
Included 2 12’ Drive Gates. Great price and wonderful people. Don’t find them like this anymore!! |
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| Posted by: Robert McGee in manassas, VA. | Posted: January 20th, 2019 08:01PM |
| Number of Feet: 400 | Installer: laborers |
Forget the other posts. You can buy used fencing for next to nothing and get a local laborer for $10 an hour to install it for you. Not perfect but better than getting ripped off by a "professional installer". It's not rocket science |
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| Posted by: Flo in Pittsburgh, PA. | Posted: August 3rd, 2018 10:08PM |
| Number of Feet: 160 | Installer: Self |
All materials including bottom rails. 9 gauge, 4 ft high, vinyl coated chain link. One four foot walk thru gate. |
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| Posted by: Chuckles in Lansing, MI. | Posted: June 23rd, 2018 06:06PM |
| Number of Feet: 100 | Installer: |
Quoted $2200 for 100ft of 4ft. Chain link nothing special no tension wire, 1 4ft gate already on site no obstacles or uneven ground. 3 terminal posts. Same job was quoted at $600 4yrs ago including gate. If this is the new normal expecting $1800 for 3hrs labor I'm in the wrong business |
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| Posted by: Scorpiorick in North haven, CT. | Posted: June 3rd, 2018 06:06AM |
| Number of Feet: 50 | Installer: Neighbor |
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| Posted by: Michael Paz in San Angelo, TX. | Posted: December 17th, 2017 05:12PM |
| Number of Feet: 40 feet | Installer: none professional installer |
I am repairing a chain link fence and having to dig old poles out and put new poles in and repairing small parts around along the fence. The owner wants to pay me $150.00 is that way to cheap or about right |
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| Posted by: Sharon Owen in North little rock, AR. | Posted: October 9th, 2017 09:10AM |
| Number of Feet: 150 | Installer: Southwest |
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| Posted by: Kaye Jackson in Newfoundland, PA. | Posted: September 29th, 2016 05:09PM |
| Number of Feet: 185 | Installer: |
5ft high galvanized steel chain link fence installed, is 3,500.00 a fair price 185 feet?, |
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| Posted by: Barbara D. in Northfield, MN. | Posted: July 25th, 2016 05:07PM |
| Number of Feet: 62 | Installer: Local handyman service |
One 3' gate, one 6' gate. Cyclone fencing, galvanized (uncoated), 6' tall. Three sections... Straight from garage to neighbor's fence (30' -- 3 sections); Straight from house to neighbor's fence (25' -- 2 sections, plus 6' gate), and house to garage (right angle, with 4' section and 34" gate). The 6' gate is held closed by wires, because the contractor claims that the pin to create permanent closure with a latch is out of stock (still!!!) at the local building supply company. I paid the entire job, as he promised to return within 2 weeks to put in the securing rod and latch. Three months later, job is still incomplete. At that price, it ought to be gold-plated IMHO, and not unfinished three months later (did I mention it is only about 60'?). How much SHOULD I have paid? Maybe I don't want to know, but now there is a dispute with this person about another job that had the price change upward by 50% for no apparent reason, other than he thought I was able to afford it. What a jerk. |
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| Posted by: bill fennell in pittsburgh, PA. | Posted: June 16th, 2016 01:06AM |
| Number of Feet: 100 | Installer: home depost |
extended my yard by 7ft and 35ftlong a retaining wall made of 6x6x12 of treated wood with 5 dead man attach to the wall.and about7ft tall. being levald with the rest of the yard.the contracter home depost said his polls are not long enough to put into the grand.and reach that leavel, so he said we can attach it to the wood, and your wall fence will be safe. I'm getting a service dog german shaperd, as I am adesable vet is this a good ideal? he is also doing the rest arund my house for 2,ooo. your information was helpful |
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| Posted by: Kimball in Ocala, FL. | Posted: May 13th, 2016 03:05AM |
| Number of Feet: 250 | Installer: Tri- state fencing |
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| Posted by: DKL in Parkland, FL. | Posted: December 24th, 2015 10:12AM |
| Number of Feet: 125 | Installer: Regal fence |
Includes 10' dive entry gates, 6 gauge mesh and all post cemented, commercial grade frame work. 1 day to install |
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| Posted by: BMH in Ardmore, OK. | Posted: October 9th, 2015 02:10PM |
| Number of Feet: 100 | Installer: Ace Fence |
Had a 25'x50'x25' galvanized chain link fence (11 gauge) with 3' entry gate built onto my new house - $12.83/linear foot. Took one afternoon for the two guys to complete it. |
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| Posted by: Sarah Demers in Groton, VT. | Posted: September 23rd, 2015 01:09PM |
| Number of Feet: 300 | Installer: VT |
o Suppty and install 300LF of4' high galvanized chain linkfence
. Fence to have 2-1/2" terminals, 2" lines, 1-5/8" top railwith bottom tensionwire
o Fabric to be 2 " x 9 gauge aluminized wire
o Supply and install I - 4' wide walk gate
o Supply and install 2 - B' double drive gate
. AU SS40 piping
o All line posts to be driven, all corner/ends to be set in concretefootings
o Price $5,640.00
. Note: If you would like used galvanized. chain link fence material instulled, you may deduct
$1,490,00 olfthe above price. |
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| Posted by: Gumby in Waterloo, IA. | Posted: July 16th, 2015 09:07AM |
| Number of Feet: 550 | Installer: lifetime fence |
one 12' gate and one 4'gate. 550' of residential black vinyl coated chain link. installed in 2 days |
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| Posted by: cobo in corona, CA. | Posted: June 19th, 2015 06:06PM |
| Number of Feet: 5\\\' fence 4\\\' gate | Installer: |
3 holes cut out of drive way and posts put in, and 4' high by 5' long fence with a 4' gate |
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| Posted by: jon hinkle in puyallup, WA. | Posted: April 26th, 2015 10:04PM |
| Number of Feet: 210 | Installer: crown fence and decks |
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| Posted by: JEP in Morley, MI. | Posted: April 20th, 2015 03:04AM |
| Number of Feet: 580 | Installer: Self |
Read everything you can find about the installation. Consider your soil type when choosing post depth/fence height. Measure, measure, and measure again. Learn how to bias cut. |
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| Posted by: Tariq Abdul-Qaadir in Springfield, MA. | Posted: October 2nd, 2014 07:10AM |
| Number of Feet: 170 | Installer: brodeur and Campbell |
Is this a comparable price for a five ft. High chain link fence with an 11ft wide double gate driveway and a 3ft wide entrance gate? |
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External Resources: | - www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-construct-a-chain-link-fence/index.html
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp9LrkrG9Qk
- associationsites.com/page.cfm?pageid=901&usr=clfma
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qGnSbl_kkc
- www.call811.com/state-specific.aspx
- www.askthebuilder.com/quality-chain-link-fence-checklist/
- associationsites.com/page.cfm?usr=clfma&pageid=862
- associationsites.com/page.cfm?usr=clfma&pageid=874
- associationsites.com/page.cfm?usr=clfma&pageid=878
- www.doityourself.com/stry/5-tips-on-choosing-chain-link-fabric
- www.americanfenceassociation.com/Consumers/GatesAccessControl/tabid/124/~/Consumer...
- associationsites.com/page.cfm?usr=clfma&pageid=872
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