What installation of chain-link fence means with Fenced.ca
Installation means we bring the crew, the materials, and the equipment. Site survey, posts set below local frost depth, mesh or panels tensioned to spec, hardware torqued, debris hauled, warranty registered. For homeowners, property managers, school boards, and commercial GCs who want a single-source quote covering everything from permit support through final walk-through.
What's included in Chain-Link Fence installation
A clear scope cuts surprises. Here's what every chain-link fence installation quote covers and what it doesn't.
| Item | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Site survey & layout | ✓ | Pre-build walk-through |
| All materials & hardware | ✓ | Spec'd to your project |
| Post-hole augering | ✓ | To local frost depth |
| Concrete footings | ✓ | 8″–12″ diameter standard |
| Mesh / panel installation | ✓ | |
| Hardware torqued to spec | ✓ | |
| Job-site clean-up | ✓ | |
| Workmanship warranty (5 yr) | ✓ | Material warranty per mfr. |
| Permit application | — | Coordination support available |
| Locate-service (call-before-dig) | ✓ | We initiate |
Chain-Link Fence — what we stock
Chain-link is Canada's workhorse perimeter fence. The diamond-mesh weave with top-rail and tension wire is structurally efficient — strong against lateral loads, transparent enough to retain sightlines, and the cheapest installed linear foot in our 20-category catalog. Fenced.ca stocks galvanized (Class 1 for short-life and rental applications, Class 2C for permanent commercial installs) and vinyl-coated in black, dark green, and brown. Heights start at 3′ for residential yard and dog-run, run through the 6′ commercial standard, and reach 8′ to 12′ for school grounds, industrial yards, and high-security perimeters.
Gauge selection follows use: 9 gauge (heavier wire) for commercial; 11 gauge for general residential; 11.5 gauge for cost-sensitive temporary. Mesh sizes are typically 2″ for residential and 1-3/4″ for school and ball-field where smaller mesh prevents foothold climbing. Top rail is 1-5/8″ to 2″ galvanized tube. Posts run 1-5/8″ line, 2-3/8″ end/corner/gate for residential, and 3″ schedule-40 line + 4″ end on commercial 8′ work.
Engineering: posts must be set below frost depth — see your city page. Concrete footings are 8″–12″ diameter, with the post pre-set on a 4″ gravel drainage base. Tension wire and brace bands prevent sag between line posts at 8′–10′ centres. Fenced.ca supplies the wire by the roll or full-pallet, mill-test-certified, with all accessories (rail-end caps, brace bands, tension bars, gate hardware) in single-source bundles.
Installation notes: Posts are set in concrete footings 1.2 m deep in most Ontario, Quebec, and Maritime markets — deeper in the Prairies and northern BC where frost penetrates 1.5–2.4 m. Top rails are 1¼-inch galvanized SS40 with drive-fit caps. Mesh is hog-ringed every 600 mm on the tension band, then tensioned with a come-along to manufacturer torque specs.
Regional variants: Coastal BC uses PVC-coated black mesh for salt-air protection (Class 2C galvanized base + PVC top coat = 30-year service). Alberta oilfield perimeters use 9-gauge mesh with barbed-wire toppers. Quebec municipal grounds standardize on forest-green PVC to blend with parks. Atlantic Canada specs Class 2C for the harshest salt corrosion.
Pricing & lead time: Supply-only chain-link runs $15–25 per linear foot for 1.8 m residential vinyl-coated, $25–40 LF for 2.4 m commercial Class 1 galvanized, and $40–65 LF for 3.6 m security-grade with privacy slats. Installed adds $25–35 LF depending on terrain and post depth. Quotes returned in 24 hours for residential, 48 hours for commercial CCDC-2 tenders. In-stock SKUs ship next-day from our Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver dispatch hub; custom heights or vinyl colours take 5–10 business days.
Common applications
- residential perimeter
- commercial perimeter
- school yards
- industrial yards
- tennis courts
- construction sites
→ See the full Chain-Link Fence guide (specs, gauges, finishes, full description)
How installation works
- 01
Site visit & survey
Free measure-up. We confirm property lines, locate utilities, flag any obstacles (rock, slope, drainage).
- 02
Detailed quote
Material spec, installed price, schedule window, warranty terms. CCDC-2 format available for commercial.
- 03
Permits & locates
We coordinate the call-before-dig locate. You handle the municipal permit (or we assist for a flat fee).
- 04
Build week
Posts set day 1 (concrete cures overnight), mesh/panels installed day 2, hardware and gates day 3 on standard residential runs.
- 05
Walk-through & warranty
Site walk-through, deficiency list, sign-off. 5-year workmanship warranty registered on completion.
Chain-Link Fence installation — pricing & lead time
Pricing band
Installed pricing typically runs $35–80 per linear foot residential, $50–120 LF commercial. Includes materials + labor + standard footings.
Final pricing is project-specific — terrain, gate count, hardware grade, and material colour all move the number. Get an itemized quote in 24 hours →
Lead time by region
| Region | Lead time |
|---|---|
| Toronto / GTA | 2–4 weeks (residential) |
| Montreal / Quebec | 2–4 weeks |
| Calgary / Edmonton | 3–5 weeks |
| Vancouver / Lower Mainland | 2–4 weeks |
| Atlantic Canada | 4–6 weeks |
| Prairies (rural) | 4–8 weeks |
| Commercial / multi-phase | Per project schedule |
Common questions — Chain-Link Fence installation
How deep do you set posts for chain-link fence?
Do you handle the permit for me?
What's covered under the 5-year workmanship warranty?
How long does a typical residential chain-link fence installation take?
One quote. Every material. Every province.
Tell us material, project size, postal code, and contact — we come back within 24 hours with pricing, lead time, and a local install or delivery slot.