Top 10 chain link fence installation services in Tappahannock, VA
Costs to Install a Chain Link Fence
Frequently asked questions about chain link fence installation services
The cost to install a chain link fence can vary widely, depending on where you live, the terrain where the fence will be installed, and how in-demand chain link fence installers are. The height and length of the fence are the main factors in how much a chain link fence installation will cost.
On average, however, it costs around $8-$20 per linear foot to install a chain link fence.
To get a clearer idea about how much a project might cost, check out the chain link fence installation cost guide and project cost estimator at Porch.com.
In general, chain link fence posts shouldn’t be installed more than 10 feet apart. They should be spaced evenly for aesthetic purposes, so it’s wise to measure the space between terminal posts (also known as fence end points), and then determine the average space required to evenly space posts less than 10 feet apart. Ideally, fence posts should be placed six-to-eight feet apart for maximum stability.
While it’s possible to install a chain link fence yourself, there’s a lot to know ahead of time before you decide to go the DIY route. Once you know how much planning, prep work, specialized tools, and labor is involved, you may decide it’s best to hire a professional to install a chain link fence for you.
But if you’re ready for a challenge, it can be done! First, buy your materials. You’ll need to measure properly to make sure you have enough materials for the linear size of the fence. You’ll also need concrete, and miscellaneous fence installation tools like a mallet and a post-hole digger. Next, dig post holes at least 2 feet deep (more for taller fences). Then set posts in holes with concrete. After the posts are set and concrete is dry, attach tension bands and gate hardware, install end caps, and attach rails. You’re now ready to unroll the metal mesh and install the tension bar. Finally attach the tension bar to the posts.
Chain link fences are typically less expensive than wood fences and stone fences. This is mostly due to labor costs, as chain link fence materials are relatively inexpensive and take less time to install.
Vinyl coated wire mesh is the least expensive type of fence to install and is quite durable. It’s not very attractive, however, so it isn’t recommended for high-visibility areas. So while it’s not the cheapest, chain link fencing is a nice compromise between high-end wood and stone fences and less expensive but unattractive wire mesh fences.
Recent reviews for Tappahannock chain link fence installers
Poor work quality. Late to appointment. Poor value.
Wish I can give Porch and this guy zero stars. Very unprofessional person. No follow-ups just abandoned the project without even confirming. Now I have to look for a new contractor. Wasted all this time. Worthless
Poor value. Not responsive in communication. Late to appointment.
Wish I can give Porch and this guy zero stars. Very unprofessional person. No follow-ups just abandoned the project without even confirming. Now I have to look for a new contractor. Wasted all this time. Worthless
Poor value. Poor work quality. Not responsive in communication.
Wish I can give Porch and this guy zero stars. Very unprofessional person. No follow-ups just abandoned the project without even confirming. Now I have to look for a new contractor. Wasted all this time. Worthless
I just got an inground Goalrilla CV 60 installed by Winners Hills Facility Services and they did an amazing job! I knew he knew what he was doing when out of 4 big boxes he only opened a small section of one to get what he needed to anchor the hoop into...
Ben and his son arrived this morning and by dinner time my project was completed! They were professional and polite! He arrived to give me a free estimate and was also prepared with everything needed to complete my project if I accepted his proposal. I di...
Ben and Mary are a great team. They are extremely polite, honest and reliable. I called on him to complete some diy jobs we hadn’t finished and he did the work perfectly while she made our house sparkle.
He brought his son with him. I was told $60 an hour. He hung two sound proof shades, three curtain rods and hung the curtains. It took 3 hours. When I went to pay he said "there were two of us". I had to pay $360. If you hire him be sure to ask how many p...
He patched all of the drywall in our house where old intercoms had been. Our walls look great throughout! He showed up when he said he would, left everything clean and was very polite. I will definitely be calling him for future jobs.
Ben and Mary did a fantastic job with repairs of my deck, and other repairs in my home, their cost estimate was accurate and the quality of work was excellent. They are very approachable and friendly, my wife and I are very happy with the work they did...
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