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title: "Chain Link Fence Installation in Dallas, TX"
url: https://dallasfence.co/chain-link-fence-installation
description: "Compare galvanized and vinyl-coated chain link fences for Dallas homes and commercial properties. Plan gates, mesh and layout with a free on-site estimate."
publisher: Dallas Fence
---

# Chain Link Fence Installation in Dallas, TX

Chain link fence installation in Dallas gives homeowners and businesses a strong, see-through perimeter for less than wood or iron: **$15 to $70 per linear foot** installed. Our typical residential build is 9-gauge mesh on steel posts set in concrete, with a top rail and bottom tension wire; commercial jobs step up to 6-gauge mesh and heavier posts.

| Spec | Typical choice |
|---|---|
| Installed price | $15 to $70 per linear foot |
| Mesh | 9-gauge residential; 6-gauge commercial and security |
| Finish | Galvanized, or black or green vinyl-coated |
| Posts | Steel line and terminal posts in concrete; heavier at corners and gates |
| Common heights | 4 to 6 ft residential; 6 to 8 ft commercial |
| Gates | Walk gates, double drive gates, cantilever slide gates |

We're a [Dallas fence company](https://dallasfence.co/) based in North Dallas, serving Dallas, Collin and Denton counties. Our fence professionals bring 10+ years of fence experience and have completed 200+ projects across Dallas–Fort Worth. Estimates are free, on site and written: call **(469) 809-2424** or [request a chain link estimate](https://dallasfence.co/contact).

## Choose Your Chain Link Fence System

| System | Best for | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Galvanized | Backyards, side yards, utility runs | The economical option; never needs paint or stain |
| Black or green vinyl-coated | Front-facing runs, HOA neighborhoods, schools, parks | A bonded coating that cuts glare and adds corrosion protection |
| Privacy slats | Screening, in several colors | Stronger posts and closer spacing, because slats catch wind |
| Dog runs and backyards | Big, energetic dogs | Bottom tension wire or a dig guard for diggers; extra height for jumpers |
| Commercial perimeters | Warehouses, storage yards, schools, sports fields | 6 to 8 ft runs; 10 to 12 ft sports fencing where zoning allows |

**What we install by default:** 9-gauge mesh at homes (heavier than builder-grade 11-gauge), line posts no more than 10 feet apart, larger terminal posts at corners and gates, and a top rail on virtually every permanent fence. For full screening, compare [privacy fence installation](https://dallasfence.co/privacy-fence-installation).

## Chain Link Installation and Quote Factors

### How We Install Chain Link

1. **Measurement.** We measure each run, mark gate openings and note grade and access.
2. **Posts.** Set in concrete; terminal and gate posts go below the surface zone where Dallas clay moves most.
3. **Framework and mesh.** Top rail on, then the mesh is stretched tight and tied off.
4. **Gates.** Hung and adjusted to swing or roll clean and latch.
5. **Walkthrough.** We haul off debris and check every post and gate with you.

Most installs start within days of the approved estimate and take 1 to 5 days, depending on size; a permit or HOA approval, where needed, comes first. At a Dallas school, we installed [over 1,000 feet of 6 ft black vinyl chain link fence](https://dallasfence.co/projects/commercial-chain-link-fence-dallas-school) in less than a week, coordinated with the general contractor and the school.

### What Affects Your Chain Link Estimate

Your written estimate itemizes what moves the price within $15 to $70 per linear foot:

- **Footage and height:** each run, measured on site.
- **Finish and gauge:** galvanized or vinyl-coated; 9- or 6-gauge mesh.
- **Gates:** a cantilever slide gate costs more than a walk gate.
- **Add-ons:** privacy slats, bottom tension wire or a mow strip.
- **Site:** grade, access, old-fence removal and permit needs.

### Residential vs. Commercial Chain Link Scope

A residential job is usually 4 to 6 feet of 9-gauge mesh with a walk or drive gate. Commercial chain link runs 6 to 8 feet on heavier posts, with gates sized for trucks and equipment; see [commercial fencing](https://dallasfence.co/commercial), or [security fencing](https://dallasfence.co/security-fencing) for barbed wire and controlled entry.

We're registered as a fence contractor with the city and pull the permit when your fence needs one; see the [Dallas fence permit guide](https://dallasfence.co/fence-permit-dallas). Chain link isn't allowed for some pool enclosures; see [pool fence installation](https://dallasfence.co/pool-fence-installation). Qualifying residential installations carry our [5-year workmanship warranty](https://dallasfence.co/warranty); commercial coverage is set in the written proposal.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a chain link fence cost in Dallas?

Installed chain link runs $15 to $70 per linear foot. Footage, height, wire gauge, galvanized or vinyl-coated finish, gates, privacy slats and old-fence removal decide where yours lands. We measure on site and itemize each one in a written estimate.

### Do you pull the permit and deal with my HOA?

Yes. As a fence contractor registered with the city, we pull the permit whenever the height or location requires one. Many HOAs restrict chain link or require black vinyl-coated; we prepare what yours asks for, and the decision stays with the HOA.

### How long does a chain link fence take to install?

Most jobs take 1 to 5 days, depending on size, and most start within days of the approved estimate. A permit or HOA approval, where needed, comes first. At a Dallas school we installed over 1,000 feet in less than a week.

### Is chain link fence installation covered by a warranty?

For homes, yes: qualifying residential installations carry our 5-year workmanship warranty. Commercial coverage is set in the written proposal.

### Can you add gates or privacy slats?

Yes. Walk gates, double drive gates and cantilever slide gates go in the same scope, and slats come in several colors. Slats catch wind, so tell us at the estimate and we build the framework for them.

## About the publisher

- Business: Dallas Fence, fence contractor in Dallas, Texas
- Address: 17480 Dallas Pkwy #111, Dallas, TX 75287
- Phone: (469) 809-2424
- Email: build@dallasfence.co
- Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat 9am–2pm · Sun closed
- Experience: 10+ years of fence experience; 200+ projects completed
- Estimates: free, on site, in writing (https://dallasfence.co/contact)
- Website: https://dallasfence.co/