The lowest-cost fence we build that still locks a yard down. Galvanized or black vinyl-coated, estimated instantly — see your down payment and bi-weekly payment before anyone calls. Flexible monthly payments · no credit check, ever.
Chain link is the workhorse fence. It costs less installed than any other fence we build, contains dogs and kids without blocking sight lines, and shrugs off Gulf-coast weather. Galvanized steel doesn't rot, warp, or need staining. A typical residential backyard installs in one to two days on site, then keeps working for 20 years or more with almost no upkeep.
Foot for foot, chain link typically runs 40–60% less than a wood privacy fence of the same length. Lighter materials, faster builds, smaller invoice.
9-gauge steel fabric with 2-3/8-inch mesh holds dogs, kids, and casual intruders — and you can still see the whole yard from the porch.
No staining, no painting, no rot. Hose it off when it gets dirty. Galvanized fabric lasts 20–25 years; black vinyl-coated pushes 25–30.
Open mesh lets hurricane-season wind pass through instead of pushing the fence over — a real advantage across the Gulf states we serve.
Every chain-link quote comes down to four choices: coating (galvanized or black vinyl-coated), wire gauge, fabric height, and framework grade. The estimator walks you through each one and reprices live as you change them, so you can watch what a taller fabric or a heavier gauge actually does to your payment.
Bare zinc-coated steel — the classic silver fence. The zinc layer sacrifices itself to protect the wire, so the fabric survives rain and humidity for 20–25 years. It's the budget pick for kennels, backyards, and commercial lots where function beats looks.
Galvanized wire with a bonded black PVC jacket. It reads as a thin dark line against grass and trees, so the fence visually disappears where silver would glare. The coating doubles the corrosion barrier — fabric life runs 25–30 years. Plan on roughly 15–25% over galvanized.
9, 11, or 11.5 gauge — lower number means thicker wire. 11.5 handles light residential duty; 9-gauge is the commercial-grade pick for dogs that lean, chew, or climb.
4, 5, and 6 ft cover most homes. Commercial runs go 6, 8, 10, or 12 ft, with barbed-wire arms available where code allows it.
Aluminum or poly slats woven through the mesh block roughly 75–90% of the view. They add wind load, so we check post spacing before quoting them.
Residential frames run a 1-3/8 in. top rail on 1-5/8 in. line posts. Commercial upgrades to SS40 pipe with 2 in. line posts and heavier terminals, set deeper in concrete.
Chain link is our most budget-friendly fence, and it finances like everything else we build: a low down payment, then a bi-weekly payment on a 3, 4, or 5-year plan. No Credit Check Financing is available, approval is fast, and there’s no credit check. The estimator prices your exact fence line and shows your payment options in 30 seconds.
| Build | Height | Fabric / grade |
|---|---|---|
| Galvanized residential | 4 ft | 11.5-gauge, 2-3/8 in. mesh |
| Galvanized residential | 5 ft | 11-gauge, 2-3/8 in. mesh |
| Galvanized residential | 6 ft | 9-gauge, 2-3/8 in. mesh |
| Black vinyl-coated | 4 – 6 ft | 9-gauge core, bonded PVC |
| Commercial (SS40 frame) | 6 – 8 ft | 9-gauge, barbed arms optional |
| Privacy slats (add-on) | Any | Aluminum or poly |
| Walk gate | 4 – 6 ft | Frame-matched |
| Double drive gate | 4 – 6 ft | Frame-matched |
Example for illustration only, not an offer of credit. Financing is subject to approval; your exact down payment, payment amount, and terms are set at approval and shown to you before you sign anything.
Most residential chain-link jobs take one to two days on site, plus concrete cure time. We call in utility locates before digging, set every post in concrete, and stretch the fabric tight enough to ring when you tap it. Here's the sequence from the first stake to the final walkthrough.
We call 811 for utility locates, confirm the fence line with you, and tear out any old fence — haul-off included. Corners and gate openings get staked so you see exactly where the fence lands before a post hole is dug.
Terminal and gate posts go in first, then line posts every 10 feet or less, each set in concrete 24–36 inches deep depending on soil and fence height. The concrete cures before anything gets tensioned.
Top rail ties the frame together, then the fabric gets stretched with tension bars and bands until it is drum-tight — no sag, no rattle. Tie wires lock it to the rail and posts, a bottom tension wire stops push-unders, and gates get hung and adjusted.
You walk the line with the crew lead: gates swing and latch right, fabric is tight, the site is clean. You get the 1-Year Workmanship Warranty in writing before we leave.
Real Holden Fence jobsites only — no stock photos, ever. Peyton is pulling chain-link installs from recent jobs; they land here the moment they're in.
For a fence that actually contains dogs and kids, yes. Chain link typically installs for 40–60% less than a wood privacy fence of the same length, because the material is lighter and the build is faster. Cheaper barriers exist — wire strung on T-posts — but they sag, snag, and won't hold a latch-testing dog. Chain link is the floor for real security.
Usually, if the fence is visible from the house or street. The black PVC jacket makes the mesh visually disappear against grass and trees, where galvanized silver glares. It also doubles the corrosion protection, stretching fabric life from roughly 20–25 years to 25–30. Plan on about 15–25% over galvanized. For back-lot or kennel runs nobody sees, galvanized is fine.
Yes, sized right. Most dogs are contained by 4-foot fabric; strong jumpers need 5 or 6 feet. For leaners, chewers, and climbers, go 9-gauge wire — the heaviest residential fabric — and add a bottom tension wire so nothing pushes under the mesh. Tell the estimator you're fencing for a dog and it prices those upgrades on the spot.
Galvanized fabric typically runs 20–25 years; black vinyl-coated runs 25–30 or more. The framework usually outlives the fabric, so an older fence can often be re-stretched with new mesh instead of fully replaced. Gate hinges and latches wear first, and they're cheap swaps. In Gulf humidity, vinyl-coated wire is the safer long-term bet near the coast.
Partly. Privacy slats woven through the mesh block roughly 75–90% of the view, and commercial windscreen fabric blocks more. Neither gives true wood-fence privacy, and slats add wind load the posts have to carry. If full privacy is the goal, compare a wood privacy fence in the estimator — it prices both styles on the same fence line in seconds.
Yes. Every estimate in the estimator shows your financing options — monthly or bi-weekly payments, and there’s no credit check. Even a small job can ride a payment plan instead of hitting savings.
Draw your fence line on a satellite map, pick galvanized or black vinyl-coated, add gates or slats — and see your down payment and bi-weekly payment options.
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