Memphis, TN
Chain link fence installation in Memphis, TN
Chain link is the cheapest honest way to enclose a Memphis yard — roughly $18–$26 per foot installed — and on deep city lots it is often the only way to fence the whole property without the number getting silly. We install galvanized and black vinyl-coated mesh for homes, and heavier commercial framework for yards, playgrounds and job sites across Memphis.
Residential & commercial • Old fence torn out and hauled off • 2-year no-questions-asked workmanship warranty
What a chain link fence costs in Memphis
Installed chain link generally runs about $18–$26 per foot, using the same estimator pricing we quote from. Height and mesh gauge move you inside that range, and black vinyl-coated mesh sits above galvanized. Gates are priced separately — $300 for a single walk gate and $600 for a double drive gate — and there is a $750 minimum job charge.
Tearing out an old fence, rock, slope and tight equipment access are the site conditions that most often change a Memphis number. You can price your own yard in a few minutes rather than waiting on a callback.
Chain link options we install
Heights
Four foot for pet containment and front-yard boundaries, five foot as the common middle, six foot where you want real deterrence around a back lot or a yard that stores equipment. Commercial runs go taller when the property calls for it.
Galvanized or black vinyl-coated
Galvanized is the value option and the standard on job sites. Black vinyl-coated mesh costs more per foot but visually disappears against a treeline, which is why most Memphis backyards that back onto woods or a greenbelt choose it.
Mesh gauge and framework
Residential work is typically 11 or 11.5 gauge mesh on residential-grade framework. Commercial and job-site fence steps up to heavier gauge mesh and heavier pipe, because the gate hardware and framework are what take daily abuse.
Top rail or top wire
Top rail gives the fence a finished line and stiffens the run, and it is what we use on nearly all residential installs. Tension wire is the job-site and utility-yard approach where budget and speed matter more than looks.
Gates sized to what you own
Walk gates and double drive gates are built to your mower, trailer or truck rather than to a standard kit width. A welded metal gate frame is available as an upgrade.
Slats and add-ons
Privacy slats can be woven into chain link when you want screening without paying for a solid privacy fence, and bottom tension wire keeps a dog from pushing the mesh up along the ground.
What Memphis uses chain link for
Dogs and pet containment
The most common reason Memphis homeowners call us for chain link. It encloses the whole yard for a fraction of a privacy fence, and it does not block the breeze or the view.
Back lot and boundary lines
On deep Memphis lots, chain link across the back is a practical way to mark the line and keep the yard secure without spending privacy-fence money on footage nobody looks at.
Commercial yards and storage
Heavier framework, drive gates sized for delivery trucks and hardware built for daily traffic. Storage yards, contractor lots and equipment areas around the city.
Ball fields, playgrounds and schools
Chain link is still the standard around recreational and institutional property because it is durable, see-through and easy to repair section by section.
How we build it
We lay the line off your survey, set terminal and gate posts first, then run framework and stretch the mesh tight so it does not sag a season later. Gate posts are the ones that carry the abuse, so they get the extra attention rather than being treated as another line post.
Old fence removal and haul-off is quoted with the job, a welded metal gate frame is available as an upgrade rather than standard, and every install carries our 2-Year No-Questions-Asked Workmanship Warranty. Permits and HOA submittals are something we can guide you through and provide drawings for — approval stays in the property owner's name.
Chain link questions from Memphis homeowners
How much does a chain link fence cost in Memphis?
Using our own estimator pricing, installed chain link generally runs about $18–$26 per foot in Memphis and the surrounding area. Height, mesh gauge and whether you choose galvanized or black vinyl-coated decide where you land inside that range. Gates are added on top — a single walk gate is $300 and a double drive gate is $600 — and there is a $750 minimum job charge.
Is black chain link worth the extra cost?
For most Memphis backyards, yes. Black vinyl-coated mesh visually recedes against grass and trees, so the fence reads as a boundary rather than as the main thing you see from the patio. Galvanized is still the right call on job sites and utility areas where appearance is not the point.
Will a chain link fence hold my dog in?
Yes, with the right height and bottom detail. Four feet handles most dogs, and taller mesh or bottom tension wire helps with jumpers and diggers. We talk through your specific dog before we quote the height.
Do you install chain link on commercial property in Memphis?
Yes. Commercial chain link is a regular part of our Memphis work — heavier framework, larger drive gates and hardware sized for daily traffic on storage yards, contractor lots, playgrounds and job sites.
How long does a chain link install take?
Most residential yards are a one-day install once materials are in and utilities are located. Larger commercial runs and jobs that need an old fence torn out first take longer, and we tell you the schedule before we start.
Do you tear out the old fence?
Yes. Removal and haul-off of an existing fence is quoted as part of the job rather than left for you to handle.
What warranty comes with a chain link fence?
Every installation is backed by our 2-Year No-Questions-Asked Workmanship Warranty. Call 662-806-7800 if you want to talk through the details before you book.