How much cheaper is chain link?

It is usually the lowest cost per foot of anything we install. The exact spread depends on height, gauge and how many gates you need.

Does black chain link cost more?

Yes, a modest premium over galvanized for coated mesh and framework. Most homeowners who see the two side by side pick black.

Will it hold a big dog?

With the right gauge, height and a bottom tension wire, yes. For a digger we can also run the mesh tighter to grade.

Can I add privacy later?

Yes. Slats weave into the mesh, and privacy screening can be attached to the framework. Both can go on after the fence is up.

Service

Chain Link Fence

Galvanized and black vinyl-coated chain link for pets, play areas, back lots and commercial sites.

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Four foot black chain link fence around a residential yard.

Chain link, when function comes first

Chain link is the most economical way to enclose a yard, a dog run, a play area or a commercial lot. It goes up fast, it lasts, and in black vinyl-coated mesh it disappears into the landscaping far better than most people expect.

Options

Galvanized: the standard silver mesh, the lowest cost per foot.
Black or green vinyl-coated: coated mesh and framework, much less visible and easier on the eye in a back yard.
Heights from three to twelve feet: four feet for pets and yards, six feet and up for commercial and security work.
Gauge and mesh size: heavier wire and tighter mesh where security or large dogs are the concern.
Add-ons: privacy slats, bottom tension wire, top rail or barbed arms on commercial installs.

Build details

Terminal posts set in concrete and sized for the pull, line posts spaced to the height and gauge, top rail run through the loops, and mesh stretched properly with a come-along rather than pulled by hand. A loose chain link fence sags within a year, and stretching is the difference.

Where it fits

Dog runs, back lots, rental properties, ball fields, storage yards, job sites and anywhere the budget matters more than the look. If appearance is a factor, black coated mesh is worth the upcharge.