Chain Link Fence Quote Calculator
Chain link is the most affordable fence type, running $15-$35 per linear foot installed at 6 feet tall. This chain link fence quote calculator breaks the bid into fabric, posts and concrete, labor, and gate hardware so you can compare contractor quotes side by side or price a DIY install for a backyard, pet run, or commercial lot.
Chain Link Fence Quote per Linear Foot
| Height | Galvanized Installed | Vinyl-Coated Black Installed |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ft | $14-22 | $19-32 |
| 5 ft | $18-28 | $24-40 |
| 6 ft | $22-34 | $30-48 |
| 8 ft | $32-48 | $42-65 |
2025 market ranges from HomeAdvisor, Master Halco, and Merchants Metals price sheets. Most residential chain link jobs come in at the low-to-middle of these ranges.
What a Chain Link Fence Quote Includes
A full chain link fence quote should itemize:
- Fabric: chain link mesh, 9 or 11 gauge, galvanized or vinyl-coated
- Line posts: 1-5/8" or 1-7/8" diameter, set 10 ft OC (8 ft for high-wind)
- Terminal posts: 2-3/8" diameter at ends, corners, and gates
- Top rail: 1-3/8" diameter, full length of fence
- Tension wire: bottom wire to hold fabric taut
- Ties and hardware: aluminum ties every 24" along top rail
- Concrete: 1/3 to 1 bag per post depending on soil
- Gates: walk and/or drive, with latch, hinges, and hardware
- Labor: installation, post-setting, fabric stretching, gate hanging
Gate Pricing in a Chain Link Fence Quote
- Walk gate 3 ft: $150-225 installed
- Walk gate 4 ft: $175-275 installed
- Double walk gate 8 ft: $350-500 installed
- Drive gate 10 ft: $475-700 installed
- Drive gate 12 ft: $550-850 installed
- Vinyl-coated gates: add 20-30%
DIY vs Pro Chain Link Fence Quote
Chain link is the easiest fence type to install. Material-only cost for a 150 ft, 6 ft galvanized fence is about $1,400-$1,800. A fair pro quote for the same fence is $3,500-$5,000 installed. DIY saves 55-65%, but expect 3-4 weekends with a helper. Pros finish the same run in 1-2 days.
You need: post-hole digger (6-8 inches diameter), level, tape measure, come-along (for fabric stretching), fence pliers, and a mixer for small-batch concrete. Rent the come-along at Home Depot for under $20/day.
Regional Variation
- Rural Midwest / South: 15% below national average
- Suburban average markets: baseline
- Coastal urban, HCOL (SF, NYC, Boston): 20-30% above
- Commercial / prevailing-wage jobs: add 15-25%
Commercial Chain Link Fence Quote
Commercial installs usually run 8 ft tall galvanized with 3-strand barbed wire on top extension arms. Add $3-5/LF for the barbed wire kit and top rail extension. Commercial quotes typically include 9 gauge fabric (vs 11 ga residential), 2-7/8" corner posts, and 1-7/8" line posts. Expect $35-55 per linear foot installed at 8 ft.